Partner Channel Manager
Inbolt · Detroit, MI · 4 days ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect, and recruit new system integrators aligned with Inbolt’s target markets.
- Manage and grow relationships with existing partners, ensuring they remain equipped and motivated to sell and deploy Inbolt’s solutions.
- Build and refine the partner program itself, onboarding processes, tiering, incentives, and governance, as the channel scales.
- Develop and deliver training, sales collateral, and technical resources that help partners sell and support Inbolt effectively.
- Monitor channel performance metrics and propose strategies to improve results.
- Document all partner interactions in the CRM to inform future improvements.
- Prepare presentations and materials for partner meetings and pitches.
- Represent Inbolt at trade shows and industry events across North America to recruit new partners and support existing ones.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to align channel strategy and enhance partner experience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in channel/partner management, business development, or a related sales role — ideally in robotics, computer vision, machine building, or advanced manufacturing solutions.
- Demonstrated experience building or significantly growing a partner channel from an early stage.
- Proven track record with successful partner-driven sales.
- Personal network with Fanuc and/or Universal Robots system integrators in North America is a strong asset.
- Strong background in manufacturing, 3D vision, computer vision, robotics, and/or industrial automation.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-moving startup environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently (50%+) across North America.
Qualifications
- End-to-end ownership, high rigor, and a hands-on curiosity.
- Proactive, autonomous, results-driven mindset and strong collaboration with engineering teams.
Skills
- Channel/partner management experience.
- Business development experience.
- Partner-driven sales experience.
- Experience in robotics, computer vision, machine building, or advanced manufacturing solutions.
- Relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Remote work experience.
- Frequent travel experience.
Benefits
- Prime office location (FR/US)
- Stock-options package (FR/US)
- Team-building events & off-sites (FR/US)
- Bring-your-dog-to-work policy (FR/US)
- Health coverage (FR/US)
- Travel — customer site visits (role-dependent) (US)
Pay
Competitive salary and stock options.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate travel needs.