■Channel Partner Management
Looking for talented, enthusiastic, and career-minded individuals to join our sales organization. The Role is responsible for managing the Value Added Distributor (VAD)/Indirect Sales Partner (ISP) partner landscape across Japan region. This role focuses on the management and development of channel sale representatives and existing partner relationships and the onboarding and development of new channel partners in order to meet and exceed growth expectations in the region. This role will be instrumental in developing and managing the distribution business in the region. A close collaboration with the other Channel Partner Managers, Channel Sales Managers and Channel Operations, Channel Marketing and Enablement is essential. The role owner will report directly to the Japan Head of Channels.

■Duties and Responsibilities
• To meet/exceed assigned quota by driving sales indirectly through targeted strategic partners
• Drive Account Planning and annual business planning for all relevant ISP and VAD in the region
• Drive quarterly business review and planning sessions with relevant ISP and VAD
• Conduct accurate forecast process and pipeline reviews with ISP and VAD
• Ensure that channel partners understand marketing & sales campaigns, leverage and scale them to maximize results
• Implement business development activities and sales campaigns to drive incremental sales
• Develop programs and plans with VAD to recruit, onboard and develop indirect partners to increase channel capability and market coverage
• Coordinate marketing efforts to support sales programs effectively
• Enable and support channel partners to develop and grow their business according to expectations
• Ensure that distribution partners deliver the agreed value to the reseller landscape
• Demonstrate and articulate a full understanding of products and strategy
• Conduct all business ethically and in line with company procedures and guidelines
• Frequent travel in Japan