Strategic Partner Sales Manager growing North American partner revenue for Kontron’s embedded computing and IoT solutions. Recruiting channels, enabling partners, and driving embedded technology sales.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage strategic partnerships driving revenue growth for embedded computing platforms, industrial gateways, edge AI systems, IoT software, and related solutions
Recruit, onboard, enable, and manage channel partners, OEMs, VARs, distributors, system integrators, and technology alliance partners throughout North America
Manage existing partners and develop plans to grow the partner and agent network
Build executive-level relationships with partner leadership teams
Develop annual business plans, revenue targets, growth plans, and measurable performance objectives with key partners
Lead quarterly business reviews and strategic planning sessions
Drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue opportunities
Identify new market opportunities across industrial IoT, embedded computing, transportation, medical, defense and aerospace, telecom and 5G, and smart city applications
Develop go-to-market strategies with channel partners
Support partners throughout the sales cycle from prospecting through award
Position and promote embedded computers, SBCs, SOMs, industrial PCs, edge AI platforms, IoT gateways, Windows IoT solutions, Kontron OS-based solutions, 5G connectivity products, and cloud-connected IoT platforms
Coordinate technical resources for customer requirements and demonstrations
Conduct partner training programs and develop sales tools, presentations, and competitive positioning materials
Coordinate joint marketing campaigns and trade show activities
Educate partners on product launches and solution updates
Maintain accurate forecasts and pipeline reporting in CRM
Track partner performance metrics and revenue attainment
Coordinate with product management, engineering, operations, and marketing teams
Provide executive management with business updates and revenue forecasts
Manage inside sales representatives' workload, provide direction, and outline key business indicators for partner growth
Travel throughout North America for partner meetings, customer engagements, industry events, and trade shows
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, or related field
7+ years of channel sales, partner management, or strategic account management experience
5+ years selling technology solutions involving embedded computing, industrial automation, IoT solutions, networking, edge computing, or telecommunications
Proven history of meeting or exceeding annual sales targets
Experience working with OEMs, system integrators, distributors, and value-added resellers
Experience developing and executing partner business plans
Experience in one or more of the following sectors: embedded computing, industrial automation, IoT platforms, edge AI, medical devices, transportation systems, telecommunications, defense and aerospace, industrial networking, or smart manufacturing
Preferred technical experience with Windows IoT, Linux operating systems, industrial networking, cloud IoT platforms, edge AI architectures, Intel and ARM platforms, wireless and cellular technologies, private 5G networks, or device management platforms
Sales skills including strategic account planning, channel development, consultative selling, opportunity qualification, executive presentations, contract negotiation, revenue forecasting, and territory development
Business skills including business plan development, financial analysis, partner performance management, market analysis, competitive positioning, and pipeline management
Leadership skills including relationship building, cross-functional collaboration, influencing without authority, executive communication, strategic thinking, and problem solving
Ability to travel 40-60% throughout North America
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefits
Opportunities for growth
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