Channel Sales Manager at Appstean Infotech · Remote only · 4 - 6 years · ₹8L - ₹12L / yr · Profitable · Remote only · Posted 27 Jan 2025

Job Title: Channel Sales Manager - ERP & CRM Solutions
Location: Mumbai, Hyderabad, Remote
Experience: 4-6 yrs
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Channel Sales Head to drive the channel partner strategy, business development, and revenue generation for our ERP and CRM product offerings across the Middle East, Asia, South Africa, US, and UK. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in building and managing channel ecosystems, driving sales through partners, and executing regional go-to-market plans. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the ERP and CRM landscapes and the ability to recruit, enable, and scale high-performing partners while delivering measurable sales revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Channel Partner Strategy & Development:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive channel sales strategy across the Middle East, Asia, South Africa, US, and UK regions to drive revenue growth for ERP and CRM solutions.
- Establish and nurture strong relationships with new and existing partners to drive sales and product adoption.
- Lead the development of go-to-market strategies and regional sales plans in collaboration with the channel partners.
Partner Enablement & Training:
- Design and implement training programs to ensure that partners have the skills and knowledge to successfully sell, implement, and support ERP and CRM solutions.
- Provide ongoing support and resources to partners, including sales enablement tools, marketing materials, and product updates.
- Drive partner certification programs and performance management to maintain a high standard of service delivery and sales performance.
Revenue Growth & Sales Execution:
- Work closely with channel partners to ensure they meet or exceed their sales quotas and targets.
- Collaborate with internal sales teams and marketing to support joint sales efforts, drive pipeline development, and close deals.
- Take ownership of generating sales revenue for the organization by fostering a results-driven sales culture among channel partners.
- Manage sales forecasts and ensure timely reporting of pipeline and partner performance to senior leadership.
Partner Ecosystem & Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain long-term, strategic relationships with key partners and stakeholders within the partner ecosystem.
- Conduct regular performance reviews with partners, identify areas for improvement, and work together on corrective actions to drive mutual success.
- Act as the point of contact for critical partner escalations and address any issues that may impact partner satisfaction or sales performance.
Market & Competitive Insights:
- Stay informed about market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities in the ERP and CRM markets to inform channel strategies.
- Provide insights on regional market dynamics and customer requirements to adjust product offerings and improve partner sales tactics.
- Collaborate with product management and marketing teams to align product messaging and promotional strategies with regional channel partners.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Provide regular reports on partner sales activities, progress against goals, and forecasts to senior leadership.
- Analyze channel performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and new business opportunities.
Key Qualifications:
Experience:
- 5-6 years of experience in channel sales, partner management, or business development, with a proven track record of success in the ERP and CRM markets.
- Extensive experience in managing channel partners across the Middle East, Asia, South Africa, US, and UK regions.
Skills:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and partners.
- In-depth knowledge of ERP and CRM product landscapes, business processes, and customer needs.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans while maintaining focus on day-to-day operational execution.
- Results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve sales targets.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA preferred.
Travel:
- Ability to travel as needed to engage with partners and support regional sales efforts.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly self-motivated with a passion for building and scaling business through partnerships.
- Collaborative, yet able to work independently and manage multiple complex relationships.
- Strong business acumen with a focus on results and long-term business growth.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments.

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Reporting to Sr Management
- Good personality
- Distribution backgroung
- Keen on Channel partners
- Good database of OEMs and channel partners.
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- Build and maintain relationships with channel partners
- Generate new business through brokers, agents, and referral partners
- Meet sales targets and drive revenue growth
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- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
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- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build and maintain long-term business relationships
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Education
UG: Any Graduate
Job Title
Channel Sales (Cloud Products)
Location
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Vishakhapatnam
- Kochi
- Trivandrum
Company Name
Savex Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
It is a seasoned company operating for the last 35 years.
Mode of Working: Work From Office
Days of Working : 6 days a week (1st and 2nd Saturday off; remaining Saturdays are half-day working)
Responsibilities
Objective: Role Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Specialist – Cloud Software Portfolio to expand the adoption of modern cloud solutions across enterprise and mid-market customers through Savex’s channel ecosystem.
The role requires experience in handling Cloud Software, SAAS softwares, software related to data platforms, analytics solutions, AI/ML, or database technologies with enterprise sales, partner engagement and channel development experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth for the Cloud Software portfolio through enterprise sales and enabling and empowering resellers and partners.
- Identify, onboard, and develop partners with Cloud Software practice capabilities.
- Build and execute joint business development plans with partners to drive pipeline.
- Position solutions around cloud softwares.
- Work with OEM and Savex internal teams to support deal structuring and closure via partners.
- Conduct partner trainings, workshops, and joint sales motions to strengthen adoption.
- Participate in channel marketing activities, demand generation campaigns, and partner events.
- Track and report on partner pipeline, forecast, and target achievement.
Proven record of achieving sales growth through Enterprise and Channels.
Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / computer science / IT / Business Administration.
• MBA (preferred, not mandatory).
Key Skills & Experience
• 3–8 years of experience in Enterprise sales/ channel sales/partner management within the IT industry.
Strong knowledge of the channel ecosystem – VARs, resellers, regional SIs.
• Ability to drive partner enablement, solution positioning, and joint GTM execution.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
Interview Process
Face to Face
1. About the Role
We are looking for a Channel Sales Executive to drive business growth through channel partners, resellers, consultants, agencies, referral partners, and direct sales opportunities in the Indian market.
The role will be responsible for identifying and onboarding new partners, developing partner relationships, generating qualified sales opportunities, supporting partners throughout the sales cycle, and contributing to revenue growth.
The ideal candidate should be confident in B2B technology sales, comfortable working with sales targets, and capable of building strong relationships with partners and customers.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Partner Acquisition & Channel Development
- Identify and approach potential channel partners, resellers, consultants, agencies, and referral partners.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective partners across India.
- Evaluate potential partners based on market reach, customer base, sales capability, and business alignment.
- Conduct partner outreach, presentations, negotiations, and onboarding.
- Maintain regular communication and engagement with existing partners.
- Support the development of a structured partner onboarding and activation process.
B. Partner Sales & Revenue Generation
- Generate sales opportunities through channel partners.
- Work with partners to identify prospects and convert qualified leads into customers.
- Support partners in customer meetings, product demonstrations, proposals, negotiations, and deal closures.
- Follow up consistently on partner-generated opportunities.
- Track partner-wise sales performance, pipeline, and revenue contribution.
- Work toward achieving assigned monthly and quarterly sales targets.
C. India Direct Sales
- Handle direct sales opportunities from the Indian market when required.
- Manage inbound and outbound leads through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other sales channels.
- Conduct discovery calls and understand customer requirements.
- Deliver product presentations and demonstrations.
- Handle pricing discussions, objections, negotiations, and follow-ups.
- Build relationships with SMB, mid-market, and growth-stage companies.
D. Partner Enablement & Support
- Train and guide partners on product positioning, pricing, use cases, target customers, and sales pitches.
- Provide partners with relevant sales materials, demo resources, and product information.
- Help partners identify suitable customer opportunities.
- Conduct regular partner follow-ups and performance review meetings.
- Coordinate with internal teams to resolve partner and customer queries efficiently.
E. Sales Pipeline & CRM Management
- Maintain accurate records of partners, leads, opportunities, activities, and deal stages.
- Update CRM regularly with partner information, sales activities, follow-ups, and forecasts.
- Track lead-to-opportunity and opportunity-to-customer conversion.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline information.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports covering partner acquisition, active partners, pipeline, closures, and revenue.
- Identify gaps in the sales pipeline and take corrective action.
F. Market Development
- Identify potential industries, regions, customer segments, and partner opportunities within India.
- Monitor customer requirements, competitor activities, pricing, and market trends.
- Participate in industry events, webinars, partner meetings, and networking activities.
- Generate ideas and initiatives to increase channel-led sales and market penetration.
- Share relevant market insights with the sales and management teams.
3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The performance of the Channel Sales Executive will be evaluated based on:
- Number of new partners identified and onboarded.
- Number of active and revenue-generating partners.
- Monthly/quarterly sales revenue.
- Achievement against assigned sales targets.
- Direct sales contribution.
- Sales pipeline value and coverage.
- Customer/partner engagement and follow-up effectiveness.
- CRM accuracy and reporting discipline.
4. Candidate Profile
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Management, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in channel sales, partner sales, B2B sales, SaaS sales, software sales, cloud technology, or related technology sales.
- Experience working with resellers, consultants, agencies, referral partners, distributors, or other channel partners will be preferred.
- Experience in the Indian B2B market is highly desirable.
Required Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good sales, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Strong follow-up and lead-conversion skills.
- Ability to conduct product presentations and demonstrations.
- Target-oriented and commercially driven approach.
- Good understanding of B2B sales processes.
- Ability to manage multiple partners and sales opportunities simultaneously.
- Strong CRM discipline and reporting skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup/growth-oriented environment.
5. Preferred Competencies
- Channel/partner network in the Indian market.
- Experience selling SaaS or technology products.
- Existing relationships with SMB and mid-market businesses.
- Experience with CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, or similar tools.
- Strong prospecting and outbound sales capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned targets.
Job Description – Channel Partner Department: Business Development / Partnerships Designation: Channel Partner Location: Bangalore / Bengaluru Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 2–6 years Industry: Fintech / Financial Services / Investments About the Role
We are looking for a driven and relationship-oriented Channel Partner to build, manage, and grow our network of strategic channel partners. The role will involve identifying potential partners, establishing strong business relationships, onboarding them, and driving revenue through partner-led business. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and relationship-management skills, a business development mindset, and an understanding of the financial services or fintech ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
1. Partner Acquisition
* Identify and onboard new channel partners aligned with the company's business objectives. * Build a strong pipeline of prospective partners through market research, networking, referrals, and direct outreach. * Conduct partner meetings, presentations, and product/business discussions. * Evaluate partner potential based on market reach, customer base, business capability, and revenue potential.
2. Partner Relationship Management
* Develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing channel partners. * Act as the primary point of contact for partners and address their business and operational requirements. * Understand partner needs and identify opportunities for deeper collaboration. * Conduct regular partner reviews and business discussions to drive engagement and productivity.
3. Business & Revenue Growth
* Drive business generation through the channel partner network. * Set and track partner-wise business targets and performance. * Identify opportunities to increase partner contribution and customer acquisition. * Develop initiatives to improve partner activation, productivity, and retention. * Work closely with internal sales and business teams to ensure timely execution and closure of opportunities.
4. Partner Enablement * Ensure partners have a clear understanding of the company's products, processes, and value proposition. * Coordinate product training, onboarding sessions, and sales enablement initiatives. * Provide partners with relevant product information, marketing material, and sales support. * Gather market and partner feedback and share actionable insights with internal teams.
5. Market Development * Identify new markets, partner segments, and business opportunities. * Track competitor activity, market trends, and partner expectations. * Build a strong understanding of the fintech and financial services ecosystem. * Develop strategies to expand the partner network and increase market penetration.
6. Cross-functional Collaboration
* Work closely with Sales, Product, Operations, Marketing, Compliance, and Customer Success teams. * Coordinate partner onboarding and ensure documentation and compliance requirements are completed. * Resolve partner-related operational issues by coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders. * Maintain accurate partner data, pipeline updates, and business reports.
7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Number of new partners onboarded * Partner activation and productivity * Partner-generated revenue/business volume * Revenue contribution per partner * Partner retention and engagement * Conversion rate of partner-generated leads * Achievement of monthly/quarterly business targets * Expansion of the active partner network
Requirements *
2–6 years of experience in Channel Sales,
Partner Management, Business Development, Partnerships, or Relationship Management. * Experience in **fintech, financial services, investments, lending, wealth management, insurance, or related industries** is preferred. * Proven ability to build and manage external business relationships. * Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Ability to identify business opportunities and convert them into partnerships. * Strong commercial understanding and target-oriented approach. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. * Good analytical and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to travel for partner meetings and business development, when required.
What We Are Looking For
* Strong ownership and execution mindset. * Relationship builder with the ability to establish trust with partners. * High energy and proactive approach to business development. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple partner relationships. * Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management capabilities. * Customer and partner-first approach. * Ability to turn partnerships into measurable business outcomes.
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to work in a fast-growing fintech environment. * Exposure to the fintech and financial services ecosystem. * Opportunity to build and scale strategic partnerships. * High ownership and visibility across business functions.
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Location:
Bangalore
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Delhi
Mode of Working: Work Form Office
Days of Working
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Responsibilities
Position Overview:
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- Build Relationships: Foster strong connections with customers, ensuring high satisfaction.
- Lead and Strategize: Direct pursuit teams and develop account plans to secure new customers.
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- Proven Success: A track record of exceeding quotas and maintaining a robust pipeline.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of cloud computing and Data Centre Architecture.
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Skills Needed
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering/computer science / IT.
- Need experience person local from Mumbai, having an understanding of technology products, will require a Techno-commercial person who will be expected to go directly into the field
Key Skills & Experience
- Communication Skills: Excellent time management and communication abilities.
- Experience: 3+ years of channel sales experience in server and storage.
- Language Skills: English proficiency.
Interview process
2 Rounds: Face to Face; Virtual
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Company Name - Inflow Technologies
Company details
Founded in 2005, Inflow Technologies is a niche player in the IT Infrastructure Distribution Services industry providing Value Added Distribution in Networking, Cyber Security, Unified Communications and Collaboration, AIDC, Surveillance, Server, Storage & Software related Products & Services in India/South Asia.
Inflow is headquartered in Bangalore with presence across 20+ locations, enabling resellers to design, deploy and adopt IT Infrastructure solutions to facilitate their customer needs. This initiative, supported by a strong technical team of 120+ certified resources, assists channel partners throughout their sales cycle.
Inflow has an annual run-rate revenue of USD 700+ Million.
Location - Mumbai, Bangalore
Mode of Working - Work From Office
Days of Working - 5 Days a week
Responsibilities
Position Overview:
A BDM Professional is responsible for handling - Sales for Professional Services / Consulting/ Training and assessments for a Region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Needs to be proficient in IT Channel sales.
- 4+ years of experience in Channel Management & Channel Development in IT industry.
- Operate/position between the partners and their customers as a common entity
- Needs to work closely with the Delivery arm of Services for better solution positioning.
- Candidate should have strong understanding on Techno-commercial aspects of business.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Should be strong in interpersonal skills.
- Candidate will be responsible for driving sales in his region for Professional Services, Support, Consulting, Training & Assessments
Skills Needed
Core Requirements
- Education & Experience: 4+ yrs of Experience in Channel Sales
Qualification - Graduate or Post Graduate
Minimum 4+ years experience
Interview process
2 Rounds Virtual and Final Face to Face
The Opportunity:
Agami unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. We gather, analyze, and process data in ways others can’t. For more than 5 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. We believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.
Expected Deliverables & Outcomes:
Provide leadership and management for the regional sales territory and sales development activities, in alignment with the strategic company direction. Responsible for retaining current customers as well as developing and attracting new customers. Responsible for learning and selling current products and new products, keeping abreast of new technologies, recommending/sharing changes and trends seen in the
field, and meeting sales goals in targeted markets.
Responsibilities:
1. Prospect and close sales leads to help generate revenue for the company.
2. Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the sales strategy.
3. Should have strong management and coaching skills to support the learning and development of
the sales team.
4. Support the learning and development of the sales team
5. Coordinate with sales representatives to generate and meet with prospective leads
6. Track and report all sales activities
7. Develop and execute sales strategy through market analysis
Driving Results:
Sets positive, compelling goals and aggressive schedules for improvement. Translates the vision/mission of the organization into actionable, quantitative plans. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure.
Managing Performance
Translates overarching business goals into specific objectives for each member of the team. Holds people accountable for agreed-upon results. Identifies and keeps others focused on the most important metrics that
drive the business, and uses CRM and reporting tools consistently to effectively manage the territory
Building Commitment
Motivates others to pursue common objectives with excitement about the future. Radiates enthusiasm for goals and infects others with a shared optimism and excitement. Conveys a genuine belief in succeeding despite the toughest obstacles. Building Relationships and Using Influence builds and sustains excellent relationships at all levels, both internally and externally. Uses relationship networks to strategically accomplish objectives. Communicates excitement about the business and motivates others to pursue common objectives.
Communication
Communicates passion, energy, intensity, and excitement. Is highly articulate and compellingly makes arguments and comes to the point. Energy/Endurance Has a high work capacity and shows passion,energy, endurance, and intensity. Maintains focus through days of long hours and multiple priorities
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● Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business administration
● Should have at least 3 to 5 years of experience selling multiple software products and services
into key accounts. Selling SAAS products /Cloud experience, Call Center, and CRM selling
Experience will be preferred.
● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
● Superb leadership ability
● Ready to travel
● Proven success rate at levels above quotas
● Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies.
● Should be a relationship builder at the C or VP level
● Should follow a consultative approach to sales
● Strong business vertical domain expertise needed/preferred in at least 2 verticals (BFSI, RETAIL,
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