Job title : Partner Account Manager (FTC)
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : November 06, 2025
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Purpose of the Job
As a Partner Channel Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and nurturing relationships with our strategic partners. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth through these partnerships by providing support, training, and resources to our partners, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to effectively sell and support our products or services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in channel management, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teamsMain Responsibilities
Relationship Management
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing channel partners, including telecommunications service providers, system integrators, resellers, and value-added distributorsIdentify and onboard new strategic partners aligned with business objectives and market expansion plansAct as the primary point of contact for partner inquiries, escalations, and relationship managementChannel Development
Develop and execute joint business plans with partners to drive revenue growth, market penetration, and customer acquisition within the Enterprise Business segmentCollaborate with partners to identify market opportunities, develop Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies, and execute marketing campaigns effectivelyProvide guidance and support to partners in understanding product offerings, pricing, and competitive positioningSales Enablement
Work closely with the sales team to educate partners on product features, benefits, and value propositionsConduct regular training sessions, webinars, and workshops to enable partners to effectively sell and support telco solutions to B2B customersCollaborate with internal stakeholders to develop sales tools, training, collateral, and resources tailored to partner needsPerformance Monitoring and Analysis
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure partner performance and program effectivenessMonitor partner performance against targets, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessaryAnalyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to provide insights for strategic decision-makingContract Negotiation and Compliance
Negotiate partnership agreements, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) with partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirementsEnsure partner compliance with contractual obligations, including revenue commitments, marketing investments, and reporting requirementsCross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, product management, and finance, to ensure alignment on partner strategies and initiativesAdvocate for partner needs and priorities within the organisation, ensuring partners receive the necessary support and resources to be successfulQualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fieldExperience
Proven experience (5 years) in partner / channel management within the telecommunications or software industries, with a focus on B2B marketsStrong understanding of telco products and services, including voice, data, cloud, and IoT solutionsStrong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact effectively with partners at all levelsSales / Retail / Business Development jobs