Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VDA Telkonet is transforming how buildings operate through intelligent automation, energy management, and connected technologies. They are seeking a driven Channel Account Manager to expand their partner network and accelerate growth across North America by building partnerships and driving revenue.
Responsibilities
- Identify, recruit, and develop new channel partners
- Build and execute territory growth plans
- Prospect through networking, outreach, referrals, and industry events
- Maintain a strong pipeline of partner opportunities
- Lead onboarding, training, and partner activation
- Deliver product demonstrations and solution presentations
- Develop joint business plans and growth strategies
- Equip partners with the tools and resources needed to succeed
- Manage partner relationships and business reviews
- Collaborate on co-selling opportunities and strategic pursuits
- Support solution development, proposals, and project scoping
- Grow recurring software and cloud-based revenue
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Technical Support
- Share market insights and partner feedback
- Support partner programs, webinars, and growth initiatives
Skills
- 3-7 years of experience in channel sales, partner management, or business development
- Experience with IoT, building automation, energy management, HVAC controls, lighting controls, SaaS, or related technologies
- Understanding of system integrators, low-voltage contractors, distributors, or similar channel ecosystems
- Proven success recruiting partners and driving channel revenue
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing pipeline and forecasts in CRM platforms
- Experience in hospitality, higher education, senior living, or multifamily housing
- Knowledge of building systems, networking, or connected technologies
- Experience with partner enablement and co-selling programs
Company Overview
The VDA Telkonet Group is the largest global player in the field of EMS and GRMS for the world Hospitality market. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Porcia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, ITA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.vdagroup.com/en/.