Channel Partner Manager
Buyers Edge Platform · New London, CT · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
The Channel Partner Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of our Channel Partner Program and in delivering value to members of Buyers Edge Platform. This role is essential to achieving company-wide goals, and leadership will look to this position to help drive growth and strategic execution.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the key point of contact between Buyers Edge Platform and Channel Partners
- Develop, service, and grow strategic relationships with Channel Partners
- Represent the company professionally and consistently to partners and stakeholders
- Clearly communicate product and service offerings to Channel Partners
- Build and automate repeatable processes that support scalable, profitable partnerships
- Measure and monitor Channel Partner performance and program results
- Create and execute plans to grow market share through channel activities
- Collaborate closely with VPs on market-specific challenges, activities, and opportunities
- Maintain documentation of enablement materials and sales presentations
- Utilize Salesforce extensively for tracking, reporting, and communication
- Build and deepen relationships with Channel Partners by understanding their business needs and providing exceptional support
- Conduct regular meetings and calls to maintain strong communication and address feedback
- Proactively anticipate partner needs and resolve issues with thoughtful, action-oriented solutions
- Identify and pursue opportunities for upselling and value expansion within the partner ecosystem
Requirements
- 2+ years of Account Management or Sales Management experience, including remote or inside sales
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, customer service, and relationship management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to manage and report using dashboards and performance metrics
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient in managing multiple priorities
- Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and apply new tools and technologies
- Passionate about the mission and values of Buyers Edge Platform
- Comfortable adapting to change and shifting priorities
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Salesforce preferred
- Restaurant or foodservice industry experience a plus
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Eagerness to learn, be coached, and continuously improve
- Hands-on mentality with a bias for action and accountability
Qualifications
We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.