Full-Time

Senior Channel Manager

Channel Partners, Sales

Posted on 5/9/2026

Fusion Connect

Fusion Connect

1,001-5,000 employees

Managed service provider for UCaaS, SD-WAN

No salary listed

New York, NY, USA

Remote

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Experience in sales management and channel partner relations; ability to manage regional sales objectives, forecast sales, and meet quotas.
  • Ability to coordinate quoting using tools and systems, coordinate special pricing and proposal activities, and manage requests for proposals and information.
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate competition, market trends, and customer needs; ability to analyze sales data, expenses, and trends.
  • Ability to develop and implement regional sales strategies, account penetration objectives, and regional pricing adjustments based on costs, competition, and demand.
  • Experience in managing sales agents, building and expanding accounts, and forecasting sales environment and regional volume and profit.
  • Ability to communicate commissions payable to channel partners and manage compensation structures; understanding of channel partner incentives.
  • Experience in preparing and delivering sales presentations, supporting calls and demonstrations, and coordinating sales literature.
  • Experience in developing account plans and preferred vendor relationships; overseeing installations with operations; escalations to sales managers, agents, and customers.
  • Experience in performing quarterly business reviews, business plans, and ensuring partner contract compliance.
  • Experience in recruiting, selecting, training, coaching, counseling, and performance management of regional sales agents; implementing compensation strategies; creating career development opportunities.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites and partner locations for training and coaching or to deliver training via webinars.
Responsibilities
  • Achieves sales operational objectives by contributing sales information, analysis, and recommendations to meet/exceed sales quotas; implementing sales programs; implementing productivity, quality and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; coordinating audits; identifying trends; determining sales system improvements; implementing change
  • Meets specific sales objectives by forecasting accurately and at a level that meets/exceeds sales quota; controls expenditures; initiating corrective actions
  • Evaluates area competition by analyzing marketplace information on competitor's current and new products, pricing structures, service, sales campaigns, discounts, etc.; tracking industry news and trends
  • Recommends products, services, and pricing by evaluating competitive developments; analyzing, discovering gaps in current products, service, pricing and making appropriate recommendations; analyzing customers' needs and requests
  • Coordination of quoting using tools, systems, and quote teams as well as coordination of special pricing and proposal activities.
  • Communication and mitigation of commissions payable to channel partners when necessary.
  • Manages sales agents resulting in the establishment and achievement of regional revenue and sales objectives by understanding customer base and product offerings; building and expanding accounts; forecasting the sales environment and expected regional sales volume and profit for existing and new products/services; analyzing costs; developing regional sales strategies, and account penetration objectives in line with organizational sales objectives; evaluating accounts
  • Recommends regional adjustments in selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand
  • Manages regional sales presentations by evaluating potential customer goals and needs; preparing sales to call and escalation guidelines; supporting and participating in sales calls and demonstrations; approving sales literature; organizing sales teams; approving proposals and requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs); making key sales presentations; participating in product expositions
  • Maintains customer service, loyalty, and expands regional customer base by maintaining rapport with key corporate executives; studying account needs; coordination and introduction of account management teams for oversight of renewal and upsell activity.
  • Development of account plans and preferred vendor relationships; assuring compliance with customer needs and expectations; oversight and escalations of installations with operations department; escalating to sales managers, agents and customers or order status; building and maintaining rapport with key customers; identifying new customer opportunities
  • Monitor sales results and provides sales management information by analyzing sales and account activity, call reports, customer service actions and collection reports; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales and expense data and trends
  • Performing Quarterly Business Reviews, Business Plans, and partner contract compliance as needed.
  • Accomplishes sales management and human resource strategies with regional sales agents by determining and assigning accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies, procedures, and job expectations; implementing recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and communication programs; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and executing compensation strategies; creating career development opportunities
  • Updates job knowledge and skill by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices
  • Drives to customers sites and partner locations for training and coaching or provides training via webinars remotely

Fusion Connect provides managed services for business communications, secure networks, and hosted collaboration. It offers UCaaS, SD-WAN, and SBCaaS on a subscription basis to US SMEs and large enterprises, delivering cloud-based tools for voice, video, messaging, and secure networking. It differentiates itself with a 100% UCaaS uptime guarantee and service credits, supported by award-winning customer service. Its goal is to help businesses maintain continuity and efficiency through dependable, secure communications and collaboration, backed by strong support and growth plans.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$264.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ken Worcester joined as CRO on Oct 28, 2025, to accelerate revenue growth.
  • $85M Hark Capital loan funds talent, tech, and infrastructure investments.
  • Elizabeth Schneider promoted to lead channel strategy expansion.

What critics are saying

  • RingCentral captures 25% more mid-market share with cheaper AI Teams bundling.
  • Microsoft's direct Teams Phone push erodes 30% of reseller margins now.
  • New $85M debt breaches covenants if churn hits 15% YoY next year.

What makes Fusion Connect unique

  • Fusion Connect guarantees 100% UCaaS uptime with service credits.
  • Fusion Connect delivers one-vendor simplicity for UCaaS, SD-WAN, and security.
  • Fusion Connect provides US-based support teams for all managed services.

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Oct 28th, 2025
Fusion Connect Names Ken Worcester as CRO to Drive Next Phase of Growth

Fusion Connect names Ken Worcester as CRO to drive next phase of growth. ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Fusion Connect, a leading provider of cloud communications and managed services, today announced the appointment of Ken Worcester as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With more than 25 years of experience in communications, cloud services, and sales leadership, Worcester will oversee Fusion Connect's revenue strategy, focusing on strengthening channel partnerships, accelerating growth, and optimizing sales performance. Worcester's career includes executive Sales leadership roles at YourSix, WOW!, and Zayo Group, where he built out high performing sales teams, led indirect channel programs, created global go-to-market strategies, drove bookings with direct sales, and scaled revenue from existing customers. "Ken is a decisive leader with a deep understanding of how to build scalable revenue engines and empower partner relationships for growth," said Bill Wignall, CEO of Fusion Connect. "His ability to align strategy with execution - and his track record of delivering measurable results - make him an ideal fit for Fusion Connect's next chapter." As CRO, Worcester will oversee all revenue-generating functions, including direct sales, indirect channel, and account management. His appointment underscores Fusion Connect's continued investment in leadership that prioritizes customer-obsessed service and long-term partner success. "I'm honored to join Fusion Connect at such a dynamic time in its journey," Worcester said. "The company's commitment to innovation, partner growth, and customer experience aligns perfectly with my approach to leadership. I look forward to working with our teams and partners to accelerate growth." Fusion Connect continues to set itself apart in the marketplace by combining best-of-breed technology with one-vendor simplicity and US-based support teams - delivering managed services that empower businesses to thrive. About Fusion Connect Fusion Connect is a leading provider of cloud communications and managed services, helping businesses simplify technology so they can focus on growth. The company delivers a full suite of managed solutions - including broadband access, UCaaS, CCaaS, SD-WAN and managed security - all delivered by US-based support teams ready to drive performance, reliability, and customer success. With deep technical expertise and industry experience, Fusion Connect builds right-fit, best-in-class communications and collaboration solutions that meet the unique needs of modern businesses. The company's commitment to exceptional customer support is backed by industry-leading uptime and service quality guarantees. To learn more, visit FusionConnect.com or contact an expert at +1-888-301-1721. Press Contact: Fusion Connect [email protected] +1 470-731-7553 View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fusion-connect-names-ken-worcester-as-cro-to-drive-next-phase-of-growth-302597226.html SOURCE Fusion Connect

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Fusion Acquires Comfort Keepers Franchise

Fusion has acquired the Comfort Keepers franchise in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, marking its entry into the home care industry. Corey Watton, President and CEO, expressed excitement about the expansion. Calli Smith has been appointed as director of home care services. Fusion, based in Omaha, also includes Fusion Medical Staffing and Fusion Workforce Solutions. Additionally, Amivie has acquired FosterBridge Inc., an in-home care provider in Southeastern Ohio.

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Jul 31st, 2025
Ciena, Cbeyond Alum to Lead Fusion Connect Channel

Fusion Connect has promoted Elizabeth Schneider to lead its channel strategy.

Investors Hangout
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Fusion Connect Secures $85M for Growth

Fusion Connect has secured an $85 million term loan from Hark Capital to enhance growth. The funding will improve operational capabilities, reduce debt, and support strategic investments. CFO Brian McClintock highlighted the partnership's role in solidifying the company's foundation and driving innovation. The investment will focus on talent acquisition, technology, infrastructure, and customer service to boost satisfaction and maintain a competitive edge in cloud communications.

PR Newswire
Apr 8th, 2025
Fusion Connect Earns Prestigious Silver Stevie Award for Customer Experience Excellence

ATLANTA, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Fusion Connect, a Morgan Stanley company and a proven leader in cloud communications services, has earned the prestigious Silver Stevie Award for Commitment to Excellence in Customer Experience.