Sr Director, Channel Sales
Job Summary
The strategy and growth-focused Senior Director, Channels for UK&I will provide operational direction and general management leadership to achieve superior levels of performance across channel & alliances business. In this role, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of the company’s channel sales initiatives in the region. Primarily responsible for building and scaling a high-performing partner ecosystem, driving revenue growth through indirect sales channels, and ensuring alignment with global go-to-market strategies.
This role requires a proven leader with deep experience in channel sales, partner management, and international business development, capable of influencing at the C‑suite level and delivering results in UK&I regions.
Job Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in channel sales, business development, or partner management, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of building and scaling channel ecosystems across UK&I
- Strong understanding of indirect sales models, partner economics, and go-to-market strategies.
- Experience working in technology, SaaS, or enterprise solutions industries preferred.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization.
Responsibilites:
- Developing, managing and guiding channel sales activities for UK&I
- Coordinating and interacting with other departments to achieve maximum sales volume potential for products or services.
- Build, mentor, and lead the Partner sales manager and overseeing their development while monitoring progress against individual goals.
- Define and execute the UK channel sales strategy while aligning with regional & global objectives.
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to measure partner success and revenue contribution
- Ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, and management of strategic partners, distributors, resellers, and system integrators in the region.
- Develop joint business plans with top-tier partners to drive market penetration and revenue growth.
- Foster long-term relationships with key partners at executive levels.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and customer success teams to support partner-led initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regional laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
- Optimize channel programs, incentives, and enablement tools to maximize partner productivity.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to executive leadership on channel performance.
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