Key Account Manager - Channel Partnerships
Description
- Identify,
develop, and manage strategic channel partnerships to expand market reach
and generate new business opportunities.
- Build
and maintain strong relationships with channel partners, corporate
clients, training providers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Develop
partnership strategies and account plans aligned with the company's
business objectives.
- Promote
Blue Ocean Corporation's training programmes, professional certifications,
and corporate learning solutions through partner networks.
- Identify
cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing accounts and
partnership networks.
- Negotiate
commercial terms, partnership agreements, pricing, and mutually beneficial
business arrangements.
- Drive
revenue growth by developing partner pipelines, monitoring sales
performance, and achieving assigned targets.
- Coordinate
with internal sales, marketing, operations, and training teams to ensure
effective execution of partnership initiatives.
- Conduct
regular partner meetings, business reviews, and performance evaluations to
strengthen engagement and identify growth opportunities.
- Research
market trends, competitor activities, and potential partnership
opportunities to support business expansion.
- Maintain
accurate account records, sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and
partnership reports using CRM systems.
- Resolve
partner concerns promptly and ensure a high level of partner satisfaction
and retention.
Requirements
- Bachelor's
degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proven
experience in key account management, channel partnerships, business
development, or strategic sales.
- Experience
managing B2B relationships and developing long-term commercial
partnerships.
- Experience
in the training, education, corporate learning, consulting, or
professional certification industry will be an advantage.
- Strong
understanding of channel development, partner relationship management,
commercial negotiations, and revenue generation.
- Excellent
communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management
skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to identify business opportunities, manage sales pipelines, and
achieve revenue targets.
- Proficiency
in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability
to work independently, manage multiple accounts, and collaborate
effectively with cross-functional teams.