Channel Development Manager

Salt Search

  • Staffordshire
  • £40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
OverviewWe are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Channel Development Manager to lead partner engagement and drive revenue growth across our solutions and services portfolio. This is an external, partner-facing role focused on relationship development, business planning, and sales execution with a strong emphasis on trust, collaboration, and results.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Develop and nurture strategic relationships with assigned partners.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to partners.
  • Conduct on-site visits to understand partner business needs and objectives.
  • Align our solutions with partner goals to unlock new opportunities.
Portfolio Advocacy & Development
  • Present a full view of our solutions, services, and operational capabilities.
  • Identify and promote new lines of business to existing partners.
  • Review partner performance and recommend improvement strategies.
  • Tailor offerings with internal teams to meet partner-specific requirements.
Business Development & Growth
  • Drive partner commitment to existing and new solutions.
  • Address obstacles to partner success and growth.
  • Achieve revenue, gross profit, and partner engagement targets.
Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Create and implement strategic, partner-specific business plans.
  • Conduct monthly/quarterly business reviews with key partners.
  • Provide actionable market intelligence and partner insights.
Collaboration & Reporting
  • Work closely with internal sales, marketing, technical, and operations teams.
  • Provide regular activity and performance reporting to leadership.
  • Share success stories and best practices across the team.
Key Performance Indicators
  • Revenue and gross profit growth
  • Number of partner on-site visits and business reviews (QBRs)
  • Adoption of new technologies and solution areas by partners
  • Cross-sell and upsell metrics
  • Pipeline conversion and value
  • Partner satisfaction and engagement
Candidate ProfileYou are someone who:
  • Is highly motivated and commercially astute
  • Excels in building long-term, strategic partner relationships
  • Has experience working with technology solutions or service portfolios
  • Thrives in a KPI-driven environment and enjoys driving measurable impact
Competencies & Behaviours
  • Results-Oriented: You consistently exceed goals and deliver outcomes.
  • Strategic Thinking: You plan effectively and execute with purpose.
  • Trustworthy: You communicate with honesty and consistency.
  • Customer-Centric: You identify and deliver what partners truly need.
  • Effective Communicator: You adapt to different audiences and environments.
  • Resilient: You maintain positivity and professionalism under pressure.
What’s Offered
  • Career development opportunities
  • Ongoing training and certifications
  • Supportive leadership and regular coaching
  • Inclusive and collaborative culture
  • Flexibility and tools to succeed
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note highlighting your experience with channel sales or partner development.*Rates depend on experience and client requirementsJob InformationJob Reference: JO-2508-355493Salary: Up to £40000.00 per annum + + Comms + Car AllowanceSalary per: annumJob Duration:Job Start Date: 06/10/2025Job Industries: Business Development & Sales JobsJob Locations: StaffordshireJob Types: Permanent

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