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This individual will report to the Channel Enablement Director for NA/ANZ and will be tasked with
providing sales enablement and training to 8x8 channel Master Partners and their sub agents. This will
include: coaching, needs assessment, and relationship building with channel partners and their internal
teams.
Job Responsibilities: Work with sales teams to provide sales enablement to our 8x8 Channel Partners
which includes Master and Sub Agents. Work inter-departmentally with Sales, SE's, Partners, Channel
Marketing and Product Marketing as well as with a variety of other team members of 8x8 University.
Work with channel partners, sales and channel marketing to perform needs analysis - what should we be
providing for each individual partner. Understand basics of selling and what a sales person’s job consists
of. Manage and mentor as you nurture their sales success growth that is centric to 8x8 offerings.
Manage scheduling and follow up with both virtual classroom and in-person classes Communicate with
learners, facilitators and speakers to ensure smooth delivery of training classes and programs. Provide
reporting on attendance of training sessions to the 8x8 Channel Enablement Director as well as Sales
VPs/Directors and Partner Sales Managers. Serve as first point of contact for inquiries for channel
training needs Contact students to access their evaluation links to conduct surveys Provide metrics on
course evaluations monthly and as needed. Support the efforts concerning the on boarding of new Master
and sub agents as called upon by the Channel Enablement Director.
Qualifications:
Experience in sales training and in direct sales is required.
Experience should include: Platform (in-person) training of internal and/or partner sales people. Web/E-
Learning delivery. Must demonstrate a comfort and confidence to deliver presentations to all levels of
sales (reps, managers, directors, VPs, etc..) High energy, positive, outgoing personality. Responsive,
self-motivated and action oriented. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to travel 50-70% (mostly 1 -3 day trips) International travel will be minimal but ability to obtain a US
passport is required.
Desired Location: Chicago or other city will be considered if in close proximity to a Major airport.
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