Head of Sales \u0026 Channel Partnerships
2 days ago
Westminster
A non-profit organization is looking for a Head of Sales & Channel Partnerships to join their team. This role is remote. Responsibilities: • Identify and target potential enterprise customers globally, understanding their needs and aligning firm's offerings to support their enterprise agility and agile workforce development goals., • Oversee and manage the firm portion of the sales cycle for products and services, including:, • On-demand training courses (including internal-use licensing)., • In-person and live-online training courses (ILT)., • Bulk membership sales (individual or corporate)., • Event registrations and sponsorships., • Develop and maintain a sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue goals, using CRM tools to track progress and insights., • Build and nurture long-term relationships with enterprise customers to ensure repeat business and cross-selling opportunities., • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for improving the sales process and achieving growth objectives., • Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships and reseller opportunities, expanding the reach of firm products and creating new revenue streams through external platforms and licensed training providers., • Partner with Executives to develop and execute a comprehensive channel partnership strategy to expand market reach and increase revenue., • Proactively contribute insights and recommendations based on findings, continuously adapting and evolving strategies to optimize outcomes rather than simply executing existing plans., • Partner with stakeholders to create licensing programs that enable external organizations to resell firm products or have their products sold on firm platforms, including:, • Licensed Training Affiliate (LTA) programs., • Training platform reseller partnerships., • Inbound licensing agreements., • Oversee the qualification, onboarding, and management of channel partners, ensuring alignment with firm's mission and standards., • Work with internal teams to ensure seamless integration and collaboration with partners, including co-marketing initiatives, joint events, and co-branded opportunities., • Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to develop resources and tools that support channel partners in selling and promoting firm offerings., • Design, implement, and optimize licensing and reseller programs that enable external organizations to sell firm products or integrate them into their offerings, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market needs., • Design and optimization of licensing and reseller programs, including criteria for partner approval and ongoing program evaluation, in partnership with org stakeholders., • Monitor program performance and partner contributions, providing regular updates to leadership on progress and opportunities., • Continuously evaluate and refine channel programs to ensure they meet the evolving needs of both firm and its partners., • Foster collaboration across teams to align sales and partnership strategies with organizational objectives, while serving as a thought leader to identify market trends, inform business decisions, and represent firm at industry events., • Partner with the Chief Growth Officer to establish and achieve growth objectives, including revenue and market expansion goals., • Develop and present regular reports and updates to the executive team on sales, partnerships, and program performance., • Collaborate with the firm trainer community and other internal stakeholders to identify emerging market trends and partnership opportunities. Revenue Growth: Achieve or exceed revenue targets for enterprise sales, channel partnerships, and licensing programs. Partnership Development: Establish and maintain a targeted number of strategic channel partnerships and reseller agreements annually. Pipeline Management: Maintain a robust and active sales pipeline with measurable progress across all stages, from prospecting to close. Program Success: Launch and optimize licensing and reseller programs, achieving adoption and revenue goals within defined timelines. Customer Retention & Expansion: Increase repeat business and cross-selling opportunities with enterprise customers. Market Penetration: Expand firm's reach in key markets through strategic partnerships and reseller channels. Team Development: Effectively manage and develop the Business Development team, achieving departmental performance goals. Stakeholder Engagement: Deliver regular, actionable updates to the executive team on sales and partnership performance metrics. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Manage and mentor a team of 0–3 Business Development Representatives (internal and/or contract staff), ensuring alignment with sales and partnership goals., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams and partners., • Strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills., • Proficient/expert experience in HubSpot strongly preferred., • Proficient in CRM tools and other sales/business development technologies., • A Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus)., • 7+ years of experience in sales, partnerships, or a related field, preferably in the technology or professional services industry., • Proven success in driving revenue growth through enterprise sales and channel partnerships., • Experience in developing and managing licensing or reseller programs is highly desirable., • Experience running sales and new business programs internationally., • Experience driving sales and business development with the workforce training and/or adult education markets.