Channel Sales Manager (Channel Partnership)

Location : Can work from any of our office presence in the major cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune & Gurugram.

As a part of our sales team, you'll win new business for ADP... it's that simple. With a little help from our top-notch training, we'll set you up to make an impact starting day one. It gets even better: When you make a name for yourself at ADP, doors will open for advancement opportunities, industry-leading compensation, and even luxurious trips.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for building grounds up an alliance and channel partner ecosystem for Time solutions for ADP in India. The alliance partners will need to have a play in enterprise market (>1000 employee base) and channel partners will be catering to the majors/mid market segment (less than 1000 employee base). This will involve identifying and onboarding appropriate new channel and alliance partners with relevant segment plays.
• Build sales pipeline through alliance and channel partners, progress the deals for closure in collaboration with ADP sales team as well as partners sales force.
• Develop and implement a strategy for each key partner.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners and work closely with them to achieve mutual goals.
• Collaborate with the sales team to align sales and channel efforts.
• Monitor industry trends and stay up to date on competitors and market conditions.
• Create and manage partner budgets and forecasts.
• Measure and report on the performance of channel partners, using metrics such as sales and revenue.
• Your goal is to expand market reach, increase product adoption, and drive overall business success through our channel partners
• Identify and resolve conflicts and challenges within the channel.
• Provide support and guidance to partners on product and solution offerings.
• Manage the performance of existing partners and develop strategies to improve their sales and revenue.
• Attend industry events and conferences to build relationships and promote the company

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or MBA

EXPERIENCE:

• Atleast 5+ years in enabling sales growth through business partners. Experience is required in both alliance management as well as channel sales - in a large organization in Software/Technology/HR/Fintech industries.
• Proven sales track record.
• Expertise in onboarding new partners/setting up processes ground up.
• Experience in contract management, driving quarterly business plan discussions, partner sales enablement, co-marketing activities.
• Proven ability to successfully manage senior management discussions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive against business challenges through problem solving mind set
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Knowledge of alliance + channel sales techniques and strategies
• Time management and organizational skills
• Team player