Channel Sales Manager
Nutné:CloudSecurityLead
Partner recruitment & ecosystem development
- Identify, recruit, and onboard strategic partners (resellers, system integrators, MSPs/MSSPs, service providers)
- Expand the partner network across Saudi Arabia based on coverage, vertical focus, and solution alignment
- Evaluate partners based on market presence, technical capability, delivery readiness, and sales potential
- Build a structured partner segmentation model (e.g., strategic, growth, transactional) and engagement plan
Partner onboarding
- Own the end-to-end onboarding journey from initial qualification through activation
- Ensure completion of partner documentation, agreements, due diligence, and compliance requirements
- Provide access to partner portals, tools, enablement assets, and operational platforms
- Align onboarding with internal sales/support processes (lead routing, deal registration, quoting, escalation)
Partner enablement
- Deliver sales and technical enablement programs (live sessions, workshops, webinars, and ongoing refreshers)
- Develop and maintain enablement materials: partner kits, pitch decks, sales playbooks, battlecards, and product documentation
- Coordinate certifications and readiness checks to ensure partners can represent and deliver solutions effectively
- Enable partners to package and position managed services, cloud services, and cybersecurity offerings
Partner sales growth
- Co-develop pipeline with partners, support opportunity qualification, and accelerate deal progression
- Assist in solution positioning, proposal development, pricing guidance, and deal registration governance
- Set partner targets and revenue goals, then monitor performance against KPIs
- Drive predictable execution through joint account planning and partner-led GTM motions
Partner relationship management
- Build strong relationships with partner owners, leadership, sales teams, and technical teams
- Run regular partner business reviews (QBRs/MBRs), performance discussions, and action plans
- Resolve partner issues by coordinating internally for fast presales, delivery, and support alignment
- Maintain partner satisfaction and long-term retention through proactive engagement
Partner marketing & collaboration
- Plan and execute joint campaigns, partner events, customer workshops, and partner-led demand generation
- Coordinate co-selling motions between partners and internal teams
- Support partner participation in seminars, webinars, and customer engagement programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5–10years of experience in channel sales, partner management, partner onboarding, or partner enablement
- Hands-on experience working with technology partners (resellers, distributors, SIs, MSPs/MSSPs)
- Proven track record building and scaling a partner ecosystem and delivering measurable partner revenue impact
Skills & competencies
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder influence (partner + internal)
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
- Strong enablement capability (training delivery, playbook creation, sales motion design)
- Solid understanding of channel strategy, partner programs, and co-sell frameworks
- Ability to drive partner-led revenue growth with structured execution and accountability
- Experience using CRM and partner management tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, PRM platforms)
- Strategic thinking with strong operational discipline and attention to detail
Preferred experience
- Background in IT services, managed services, cybersecurity, cloud, or infrastructure solutions
- Strong knowledge of the Saudi Arabia partner ecosystem and local GTM dynamics
- Experience enabling partners to sell and deliver managed services/cloud services/cybersecurity solutions
"Key Skills
- Channel Sales & Partner Management
- Partner Recruitment & Ecosystem Development
- Partner Onboarding & Enablement
- Partner Relationship Management
- Partner Sales Growth & Pipeline Development
- Channel Strategy & Go-to-Market (GTM) Planning
- Stakeholder Management & Negotiation
- CRM & Partner Management Tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, PRM)
- IT Solutions Knowledge (Cloud, Cybersecurity, Managed Services, Infrastructure)
- Strategic Planning & Revenue Growth Management