National Account Manager

8x8 connects our customers and teams globally, empowering CX leaders with performance and insights to make smarter decisions, delight customers, and drive lasting business impact.

The Channel Account Manager (CAM) is part of the Indirect Channel sales organization and is responsible for sales and revenue growth in a geographic territory which includes designated Regional Partners, Sub-agents and branches of National Partners. Our Channel Account Managers are expected to use consultative and strategic selling skills along with a strong understanding of the UCaaS industry to consistently achieve quota attainment as assigned by management.

They are also expected to develop highly productive reseller and referral partner relationships so that partners become self-sufficient in marketing and selling our products.

• Discover and manage sales opportunities with all designated Partners in region, providing accurate and updated sales funnel with current status.
• Provide accurate and detailed weekly, monthly and quarterly forecast funnel of identified and proposed opportunities to meet or exceed quota requirements, in Salesforce.
• Manage and execute Partner planning document.
• Develop territory plan, including documenting recruiting strategy.
• Meet with Partners, participate in joint sales calls to customers and assist the Partner in closing opportunities.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of the features and benefits and requirements of all Alliance routes to market and the ability to articulate it to Partners along with the value proposition.
• Assist Partners in broadening their product expertise and sales opportunities, striving for growth from all associated selling resources.
• Train partners on product, processes, and effective sales techniques.
• Escalate any pricing, SLA or other issues as needed.
• Coordinate Partner access to Sales Engineering, Field Marketing and overlay resources as appropriate.
• Disseminate all communications and announcements.
• Coordinate local Partner participation in events and training.
• Drive product and promotions and programs.
• Read all communications and maintain a high level of knowledge on all products, programs and promotions.
• Recruit partners in territory into partner program.

• Proven experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• 5+ years of related experience in the Channel with Channel Partners.
• Proven success of building strong relationships and partnerships.
• Advanced understanding of company's telecommunications products and network capabilities.
• Minimum of intermediate understanding of company financial measures and advanced understanding of telecommunications industry and indirect sales model.

The compensation range reflects the Company’s good faith belief at the time of posting. 8x8 has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location.

Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including discretionary merit increases, bonus and/or stock. Certain roles have the opportunity to earn sales variable compensation incentives based on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role.

Salary Ranges: $ - $

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