This role will focus on new channel partner acquisition and account management to drive subscription sales to the platform.
The company targets partners who inherently need an integration solutions as part of their core business.
The candidate will works as an extension of the channels partners sales team to manage the full life cycle sales process. They will also work closely with the company technical pre-sales engineer to provide prospects and customers with valuable insights on the COMPANY platform, inclusing demonstrations and proof of concepts.
This role does not require a technical / developement background but an affinity to technology is a must!
Highlights
- Job Title: Strategic Accounts Executive
- Base Salary: TBD
- Commission: Uncapped
- Offices: Johannesburg or Somerset West Cape Town
- Location: On-site
How you will focus your time:
- 70% - Acquiring new distribution partners + account management. Partners will refer their own clients who should become THE COMPANY clients. We have close to 90+ partners globally (in less than 18 months)
- Hunt 20-30 partners
- Manage partner relationships monthly to identify new leads and opportunities
- Engage with all leads to introduce THE COMPANY and understand their integration and automation requirements
- Run the full lifecycle sales process including managing a the proof-of-concept process (POC) as a key step to the sales strategy. POC's are run by the technical team.
- 20% direct sales from in-bound leads. Website - free trial and demo registrations
- 10% direct sales outbound sales (likely conference attendance)
- Schedule and lead meetings with customers
- 2+ years of sales experience , preferably in a SaaS environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Coachable
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meticulously follow a process
- Base Salary - TBD
- Uncapped commissions - should be able to double the base salary within 6-9 months
- Benefits:
- Cell phone allowance
- Company card for expenses
- Travel accommodations cared for plus daily per diem
- All equipment provided
Desired Skills
- channel partner
- it sales
- information technoogy
- sales in technology
- Information Management
- DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS
- INTEGRATION SALES
- SAAS
- CHANNEL
- Diploma