Channel Account Manager (Must be in Western U.S.)
PolyAI
PolyAI builds enterprise voice assistants that carry on natural conversations with customers to solve their problems. Our voice assistants understand customers, regardless of what they say or how they say it. We serve enterprises where customer conversation is an important part of doing business. Our customers include some of the leading names in banking, hospitality, insurance, retail, and telecommunications.
Our enterprise clients deploy PolyAI voice assistants to cut down on wait times and free up live staff to focus on calls requiring empathy and judgment. As a result, our enterprise clients see improved customer satisfaction, employee retention and operational efficiency.
As we continue to expand our presence in the market, we are seeking a dynamic Channel Account Manager to join our team.
As a Channel Account Manager at PolyAI, you will play a critical role in building and nurturing our partner ecosystem to drive revenue growth and market expansion. Reporting directly to the VP of Channels, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with key channel partners, distributors, and resellers. Your primary focus will be on driving successful partnerships, increasing market penetration, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 base + competitive commission
Your responsibility will involve:
- Channel Partner Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with channel partners, including Technology Solution Distributors (TSDs), Alliances, VARs, and other relevant entities in the CX space.
- Sales and Partner Recruitment: Identify and recruit new partners into PolyAI's channel program, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and target markets.
- Technical Acumen: Possess a deep understanding of PolyAI's technology solutions, enabling you to effectively present and demonstrate our products to partners and their customers.
- Forecasting and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of channel pipeline and revenue forecasts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments within PolyAI, including marketing, operations, legal, and HR, to ensure seamless execution of channel strategies.
- Negotiation and Relationship Building: Comfortably engage with partners and customers at all levels, including C-Suite executives, to negotiate and secure successful partnerships.
- Market Insights: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and partner needs to provide valuable insights and input into PolyAI's channel strategy.
- Idea-Driven Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and open-minded culture within the channel team, welcoming diverse perspectives and contributing your own experience and knowledge.