Channel Partner Manager Canada
You will build the Canadian channel partner motion from the ground up. You will identify and sign partners, create joint go-to-market plans, generate referrals, manage onboarding and activation, develop trusted relationships, support partner-referred opportunities, and turn early learnings into a repeatable operating playbook.
Responsibilities
- Build the Canadian channel strategy and operating rhythm from the ground up
- Research, identify, source, qualify, and sign new Canadian partners
- Create joint go-to-market and activation plans
- Drive revenue through partner referrals
- Develop trusted relationships with decision-makers and operators in partner organizations
- Educate partners on Canadian capabilities, value propositions, and updates
- Own partner onboarding, activation, pipeline generation, and regular business reviews
- Work with the Canadian Sales team to advance partner-referred opportunities
- Partner with Product to surface recurring partner needs and inform the Canadian roadmap
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in partner sales, business development, channel partnerships, or a related role
- Proven track record of sourcing and managing partnerships
- Strong discovery and consultative-selling skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong operating discipline and ability to use data to improve performance
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
- Strong cross-functional judgment and experience working across functions
- Familiarity with the Canadian business and technology ecosystem
- Strong comfort using AI tools to execute quality work quickly
- Experience building a new partner motion, market, or vertical is a plus
- Professional proficiency or native-level fluency in French is a plus
- Presence in Canadian accounting, advisory, private equity, venture capital, financial-services, or technology partner networks is a plus
- Familiarity with finance and accounting workflows and solutions is a plus
Benefits
- Equity
- Flexible PTO
- Centralized home-office equipment ordering
- Health and wellness stipend
- Budget for intra-office travel
- Weekly coffee stipend
- Group medical, dental, and vision coverage through Sun Life
- Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Fertility drug coverage up to $4,000 lifetime
- Group Retirement Plan with employer match
- Parental leave up to 16 weeks at 100% pay
- Employee Assistance Program and virtual care through Lumino Health