Director of Agent Channel

MetTel is looking for an experienced hands-on, relationship-oriented, and driven Channel Director. A Channel Director will be responsible for achieving revenue targets and for structuring and launching new deals for assigned partners. The ability to influence and develop mutually beneficial relationships within MetTel is vital.

Why MetTel

MetTel is a global communications solutions provider with the most complete suite of fully managed services that focus on secure connectivity, and network and mobility services. We simplify communications and networking for business and government agencies. Our customers include many of the Fortune 500, and Gartner recognizes us as an industry leader. We have the broadest portfolio of technology and integrated partnerships, as well as our private network, which we use to create tailored solutions design, deployment, and ongoing management, driving cost savings, efficiency, innovation, and the ability to focus on core objectives.

We believe that each team member is a key to the success and sustainability of the group. In order to achieve this, we offer an environment where all professionals can grow and develop their skills and competencies, collaborate with diverse professionals, share knowledge and enjoy a rewarding career. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Partners to build and manage sales pipeline to achieve revenue goals.
• Develop program objectives and co-develop partner business plans to support revenue commitment.
• Lead business planning and quarterly review process.
• Responsible with partner for timeliness and accuracy of partner forecast.
• Manage and deliver the entire process from sales through to delivery.
• Utilization of sales force to support sales generation efforts
• Work with current and target partners to understand current offerings and amend to include MetTel product as part of core offerings or dedicated practice
• Responsible for working with partners on account mapping, go to market strategy, and facilitating partnering efforts of MetTel Sales
• Drive partner marketing programs to develop incremental revenue streams. 
• Work closely with marketing team to provide support of partner-driven events with support from field marketing resource and present these presentations to prospective and in program channel partners
• Responsible for ensuring partner technical skill development to achieve success        Bring on new prospective partners by effectively presenting MetTel’s value proposition.
• Evangelize the partnership including joint value proposition with sales teams to ensure awareness and collaboration, minimizing sales conflicts.
• Manage channel / sales conflict.

 
Desired Qualifications:

• 5-6 years’ experience in working in a Channel Sales role with a BA/BS degree in Marketing, Business, Finance or equivalent experience.
• Experience selling both direct and through channels
• State and Local Government vertical sales channel expert.
• Experience using sf.com to manage company
• Proven ability to recognize, analyze, and take action on go to market approaches, marketing programs, joint value propositions, and business cases
• Strong, demonstrated expertise in creating, executing on, and driving solutions selling and product marketing for enterprise software, especially in the context of major partnerships.
• Cross-functional influence, relationship building, and project management skills toward a broad constituency ranging from customers, channel partners, sales, marketing, and technical management.
• Great team player. Willing to take leadership role in driving initiatives, working across organizations, and structuring approaches to new opportunities
• Strong business acumen and negotiation abilities
• Knowledge of sales of software or computer related products with emphasis on web infrastructure security.

MetTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 

To learn more about our company visit us at www.mettel.net

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