Channel Manager

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Role Overview

As a

Channel Manager

at Payara, you will be responsible for managing and growing our Channel and Partner program globally, focusing on building strong relationships with regional partners to drive revenue growth.

This role requires a strategic sales approach to enable partners, facilitate business planning, and support sales enablement activities that generate qualified pipeline opportunities.

You will act as the key liaison between Payara and its partners, ensuring successful collaboration and deal registration while maintaining program integrity and partner engagement.

Summary Details

Role : Channel Manager

Seniority : Mid - Level

Location : Europe / EMEA (100% Remote)

Compensation : Competitive base salary dependent on market location and experienceplus performance-based commission

What you will be doing

Owning and managing the Channel and Partner program to drive revenue growth through partner engagement

Identifying, recruiting, and onboarding new channel partners globally, with emphasis on Central and Western Europe

Building strong, productive relationships with partners to enable and support their sales efforts

Collaborating with partners on business planning and sales enablement activities to maximize deal pipeline generation

Facilitating marketing initiatives with partners, such as joint webinars and campaigns, to increase partner engagement and lead generation

Coordinating with internal sales teams to ensure smooth handoff and closure of partner-generated deals

Managing partner contracts and legal documentation, ensuring compliance and timely renewals

Maintaining and cleansing partner data within CRM systems to ensure accuracy and usability

Monitoring partner performance and providing regular reports on pipeline and closed business against targets

Acting as the primary point of contact for partners, addressing their needs and resolving issues promptly

Traveling occasionally to meet partners and strengthen relationships in key markets

Continuously refining and optimizing the partner program by removing inactive partners and enhancing program effectiveness

Collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Legal teams to align partner activities with company goals

Promoting the Payara brand within the partner ecosystem and representing the company at relevant industry events

What you will bring

At least 5 years proven experience and success in channel business development or partner management roles

Strong sales skills with a track record of driving partner-sourced pipeline and revenue growth

Experience managing and enabling partners through business planning, sales enablement, and marketing collaboration

Familiarity with contract negotiation and basic legal terms related to partner agreements

Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German or another European language is a strong advantage

Experience working within European markets, with an understanding of regional business practices and travel considerations

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

Experience and knowledge of channel sales and partner management methodologies

Familiarity with business development and sales enablement practices

Proficiency with CRM software, ideally HubSpot, to manage partner data and deal registration

Personal Skills & Behaviours

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal teams

Proactive problem-solver with a strategic mindset, capable of business planning and sales enablement

Highly motivated and results-driven, with a commitment to generating qualified sales opportunities

Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to inspire and motivate partners to become productive contributors to the sales pipeline

Adaptable and organized, able to manage multiple tasks including program ownership, partner onboarding, and coordination with marketing and legal teams

Essential Qualifications

Any relevant qualifications or certification in channel management, sales enablement or partner program development

How We Work

At Payara,howwe work matters just as much aswhatwe work on.

You'll thrive in this role if you naturally live our values :

Growth

Openness

Trust

Excellence

Passion

Initiative

Community

What we offer

100% Remote flexible working.

Annual allowances for L&D

Paid time off to celebrate your birthday, for volunteering or charity work, or to focus on your mental well-being.

Loyalty rewards.

Welcome gifts and limited-edition swag.

Annual company retreat.

Clear career progression plan

Plus, many more!

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