What are the responsibilities and job description for the Channel Account Manager position at GoAnimate Inc?
Vyond is looking for a results-oriented Channel Account Manager to drive the sales strategy and activities of new and existing VARs, resellers, and distributors. The Channel Account Manager will drive active revenue generation through partners by deploying GTM and business plans, achieving yearly quota and targets, leading joint-selling efforts on top-tier opportunities, establishing executive relationships and portraying Vyond’s value proposition.
This role requires a candidate who is self-motivated, a problem-solver, quick learner, is eager to grow and execute, collaborates well with various functional teams, and can build strong rapport with strategic partners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and execute both strategic and tactical plans to grow the net revenue from each channel partner. Own the revenue target
Develop and leverage relationships with a wide range of audiences inside the partner organizations, including but not limited to their CRO, marketing teams, and product and leadership teams
Maintain and monitor sales forecasts and lead joint-selling efforts for top-tier deals, managing and closing high-value sales opportunities to support aggressive growth targets
Develop business plans that align with all company functions and set up the adequate governance and recurrent business reviews
Lead joint-selling efforts with partners for top-tier deals, aligning Vyond with partners’ strategies and sales motions to accelerate pipeline conversion and close revenue
Arrange and conduct sales and product enablement sessions to educate, motivate, and engage sales and technical teams, while creating scalable, self-service partner enablement frameworks to reduce reliance on ongoing 1:1 sessions
Proactively manage potential channel conflict through excellent communication, both internally and externally, and through strict adherence of channel rules of engagement
Own direct P&L responsibility for assigned territories and partner portfolios, including forecasting, pipeline health, and revenue outcomes
Conduct strategic quarterly business reviews with partners
Manage onboarding and general enablement activities with channel partners, prioritizing repeatable playbooks and scalable programs over ad hoc support
Must be available to remotely manage meetings in various global time zones such as, but not limited to, North America, South America, EMEA, APAC, and India
REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
3-5 years of related work experience
SaaS or B2B experience required
Fluency in French or German a plus, but not required
Knowledge of the selling, seasonality, and customer culture in the supported regions of each partner
Experience managing resellers and partners
Strong listening and presentation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High emotional intelligence
Intuitive selling abilities
Personable and persistent
Excellent negotiation skills
Positive and motivated self-starter with minimal need for direction
Highly organized – ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
An entrepreneurial mindset with direct P&L responsibility for assigned territories, focused on improving steady-state performance and driving "breakout growth" opportunities
Driven by a desire to achieve meaningful and measurable results
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and passionate “all hands on deck” culture
Experience building scalable partner enablement programs (e.g., playbooks, certification paths, onboarding journeys, and self-service assets)
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
College degree preferred, but not required
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000