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SCPM.GEN.P3
Independently manage a portfolio of mid-tier partners.
Independently manage a portfolio of mid-tier partners.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The Channel and Partner Manager is a driven and strategic professional who wants to successfully expand market reach and revenue through effective collaboration with external partners.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: The challenge of identifying and developing new channel partners to penetrate untapped markets and drive sales growth.
- The internal problem: The frustration of knowing potential revenue is being missed due to underutilized channel partnerships.
- Why it matters: The belief that strong partnerships can transform businesses and lead to mutual success, yet many ignore the value of collaborative growth.
The plan
- Conduct thorough market research to identify potential channel partners that align with company values and target demographics.
- Develop a strong value proposition that clearly communicates the benefits of partnership to prospective partners.
- Create a structured onboarding and training process for partners to ensure they are equipped to effectively sell products or services.
- Establish regular communication and feedback loops with partners to optimize the relationship and address challenges proactively.
- Monitor and analyze performance metrics to assess partnership effectiveness and make informed decisions about future strategies.
What's at stake
Missed revenue opportunities due to ineffective partner management and lack of engagement. Diminished brand reputation due to ineffective partnerships that lead to customer dissatisfaction.
Success looks like
Increased revenue through enhanced market penetration and sales driven by effective partnerships. Stronger brand presence and credibility in new markets, resulting from strategic alliances.
Summary
Independently manage a portfolio of mid-tier partners.
Level — P3 — Mid-Level Professional
Fully competent professional; works independently on standard projects
- Scope
- Features or a sub-system end-to-end
- Autonomy
- Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard
- Complexity
- Diverse problems; adapts existing approaches
- Impact
- Project / team outcomes
- Decision rights
- Owns implementation decisions for own scope
- Leadership
- Mentors juniors informally
- Typical experience
- 3–5 yrs
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Responsibilities5
- Independently manage a portfolio of mid-tier partners.commonlevel
- Conduct partner training sessions (e.g., webinars) and workshops.commonlevel
- Develop partner engagement strategies.commonlevel
- Monitor partner performance metrics.commonlevel
- Facilitate partner feedback sessions.commonlevel
Tasks5
- Manage partner portfolios.commonlevel
- Conduct training sessions.commonlevel
- Develop engagement strategies.commonlevel
- Monitor performance metrics.commonlevel
- Facilitate feedback sessions.commonlevel
Skills5
- Portfolio managementcommonlevel
- Training facilitationcommonlevel
- Analytical skillscommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
- Influence and negotiationcommonlevel
Knowledge5
- Partner management strategiescommonlevel
- Training and facilitation techniquescommonlevel
- Performance metrics analysiscommonlevel
- Strategic planning processescommonlevel
- Influence techniquescommonlevel
competency5
- Analytical thinkingcommonlevel
- Problem Solvingcommonlevel
- Influencecommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
- Performance monitoringcommonlevel
qualification3
- ~3–5 years managing accounts or partner relationships; track record of meeting targets.commonlevel
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.commonlevel
- Proven ability to influence partners.commonlevel
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O*NET / SOC
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