Enterprise Channel Sales Representative

We are seeking a dynamic Enterprise Channel Sales Representative (CSR) focused on driving revenue growth through Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partnerships. The CSR manages a company's relationships with ISV partners to increase revenue through indirect and direct sales channels. CSRs are responsible for identifying, qualifying, recruiting, enabling, and supporting ISV partners to integrate their software with the Claris Platform offerings, ensuring ISVs are motivated and equipped to sell Claris products and services. This role combines relationship building with ISV partners and direct enterprise sales execution. Key duties include developing go-to-market strategies, managing the sales pipeline, providing sales and marketing tools, liaising with product and engineering teams, and monitoring partner performance to achieve mutual growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing enterprise deals while building and nurturing strategic partner relationships that create mutual value and competitive advantage.

Description

As CSR, you will be responsible for executing comprehensive channel strategies while managing high-value enterprise sales opportunities. You will serve as the primary liaison between Claris and key ISV partners, creating joint go-to-market strategies that leverage combined capabilities to capture market opportunities and drive mutual success.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field 5+ years of enterprise B2B software sales experience with consistent quota achievement 3+ years of channel partner or vendor relationship management experience Proven track record of closing deals exceeding $250K in annual contract value Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies with technology partners Strong understanding of enterprise software procurement processes and decision-making dynamics Demonstrated ability to build relationships with C-level executives and technical decision makers Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and sales analytics tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences Willingness to travel to for customer meetings, partner events, and conferences

Preferred Qualifications

* 7+ years of enterprise software sales experience in relevant industry verticals Previous experience in channel partner management, alliance development, or business development roles Experience with complex multi-vendor solution selling and systems integration partnerships Knowledge of software licensing models, subscription pricing, and enterprise contract structures Previous experience working with major technology vendors Demonstrated success in developing new market segments or product categories Strong analytical skills with experience in sales forecasting and pipeline analysis Experience in the edu ISV space

Responsibilities

Vendor Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key ISVs Create and execute joint go-to-market strategies that align ISV partner capabilities with Claris solutions Navigate partnership agreements, co-marketing arrangements, and revenue-sharing models Collaborate with ISV sales and GTM teams to identify and develop joint opportunities Create joint business plans with key partners that establish mutual goals, metrics, and success criteria Manage partner enablement programs, training initiatives, and certification processes Monitor partner performance metrics and implement improvement strategies Represent Claris at partner events, conferences, and strategic planning sessions Collaborate with marketing teams to develop co-branded materials and demand generation campaigns Enterprise Deal Management: Identify, qualify, and develop complex enterprise sales opportunities Lead comprehensive sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, technical evaluations, and procurement processes Develop compelling business cases and ROI analyses for C-level executives Coordinate cross-functional teams including pre-sales engineers, product managers, and customer success Navigate complex organizational structures and decision-making processes within enterprise accounts Manage contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and competitive positioning Ensure accurate forecasting and pipeline management through CRM systems

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