About:
Okratin is a part of the Deel Solutions offering, specialized in global consulting services. Our experts help our customers execute on global projects and are experienced in various domains, including software development, product management, data science, finance, marketing, business development and more.
Responsibilities:
- Channel Development:
- Identify, recruit, and onboard new channel partners and distributors aligned with the company's strategic goals.
- Cultivate strong relationships with existing partners to maximize sales opportunities and enhance overall partner satisfaction.
- Develop and execute partner enablement programs, including training sessions, marketing collateral, and sales tools.
- Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and implement effective channel strategies that align with the overall business objectives.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new opportunities for channel expansion.
- Sales Enablement:
- Work closely with partners to ensure they are equipped with the necessary product knowledge and resources to effectively sell and support the organisation.
- Partners include channel, OEM and public cloud providers
- Provide ongoing support to partners through regular communication, training sessions, and joint customer visits.
- Performance Monitoring:
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for channel partners and distributors, regularly monitoring and reporting on their performance against targets.
- Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve partner effectiveness and enhance overall collaboration.
- Market Expansion:
- Identify and evaluate new market segments and geographies for potential channel expansion.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns and promotional activities to drive demand through channel partners.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- Proven 10 years experience in channel and distribution management within the enterprise software industry.
- Experience working with with major server & storage manufacturers
- Strong understanding of storage technologies and the broader IT landscape.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyze market trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Previous experience in managing channel programs and partner relationships
