Senior Partner Account Manager
Posted Oct 6 (12 days ago) · Last updated Oct 18
Key facts
Senior partner sales role in Chicago; requires 5+ years and pays a $100,000–$130,000 base.
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Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in channel sales, partner account management, or similar roles
- Proven success with resellers, VARs, distributors, or systems integrators
- Experience selling software or SaaS solutions
- Deep understanding of channel sales and partner co-selling
- Strong relationship-building ability with sales representatives and executive decision-makers
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic account-management skills
- CRM maintenance and accurate reporting; Salesforce preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred
- Ability to travel occasionally, approximately 10–20%
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow revenue across strategic reseller and distributor accounts
- Serve as primary partner contact and advocate within Ekahau
- Execute joint business plans, pipeline creation, deal registration, and quarterly targets
- Increase partner awareness and market share
- Build executive-level partner relationships
- Conduct partner reviews, sales training, and enablement
- Develop and close co-selling opportunities
- Maintain Salesforce opportunities, partner activity tracking, and forecasts
- Coordinate with marketing, sales, support, and product teams
- Monitor partner performance and market trends and improve programs
- Ensure compliance with channel policies, pricing, and deal-registration guidelines
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Ookla, an Accenture company, provides connectivity intelligence and network insights through Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau, and RootMetrics. Its solutions support service providers, enterprises, and governments in optimizing networks and improving digital experiences.
