Job Details

Overview

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information services that combines deep domain knowledge with specialized technology. Our portfolio offers software tools coupled with content and services that customers need to make decisions with confidence. Every day, our customers make critical decisions to help save lives, improve the way we do business, build better judicial and regulatory systems. We help them get it right.

Wolters Kluwer, CCH Tagetik North America enables finance, legal, tax, and healthcare professionals to be more effective and efficient. We provide information, software, and services that deliver vital insights, intelligent tools, and the guidance of subject-matter experts. We understand the complex challenges that face the Office of the CFO and translate that knowledge into intuitive, enterprise-scale CCH Tagetik performance management software solutions that drive business results. With over 180 years of experience in the markets we serve, Wolters Kluwer is lifting the standard in software, knowledge, tools and education.

What We Offer

The Associate Director, Sales Channel/Affiliates & BDRs role offers growth potential opportunities, professional development, an engaging small team environment, the ability to work a remote schedule, and amazing benefits.

Role and Responsibilities

• Meets assigned targets for sales generated or referred by assigned Channel Partner Portfolio through successful management of Channel Partner relationships to drive qualified sales leads to be sold by the Wolters Kluwer Corporate Indirect Tax sales team
• Executes overall go to market strategy for assigned Channel Partner Portfolio including the creation of a business plan for each Channel Partner and collaborating with CCH Tagetik Corporate Indirect Tax cross-functional teams, including Field sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Customer Support to execute Channel Partner business plans to grow Channel Partner generated sales
• Establishes productive, professional relationships with executive sponsors, field sales and pre-sales leaders, Marketing, Professional Services and Customer Support contacts at partners within the named Channel Partner Portfolio
• Coordinates ongoing education and training sessions for Channel Partners to drive new sales opportunities
• Works closely with the Business Unit and Divisional leadership to identify, recruit, negotiate, on-board, develop, train and manage new partners to be added to Channel Partner Portfolio
• Develops a deep understanding of Channel Partners sales organizations, products, strategies, and their customer value and go-to-market priorities to drive value in connecting Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik Corporate Indirect Tax products and services with the Partners market offerings
• Works with Wolters Kluwer and Channel Partners Marketing teams to craft marketing messaging and marketing programs that are Partner specific to drive new sales of Wolters Kluwer products and services
• Collaborates with Division Partner Sales Manager on Channel Partner planning processes that develop mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones
• Conducts quarterly and annual business reviews with Channel Partner executive sponsor and Channel Partner stakeholders on progress against mutual performance objectives, financial targets and critical milestones
• Serves as trusted advisor to Channel Partners for Wolters Kluwer lines of business on strategic issues
• Works closely with Marketing and Sales teams to ensure maximum partner revenue potential
• Reports partner related activities in CRM
• Presents to Channel Partners, prospects and customers at industry trade show events
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Qualifications - You're a Great Fit if You Have
  • Bachelors degree, or equivalent years of relevant work experience
  • Tax & Accounting industry sales or relevant work experience; knowledge of Tax & Accounting practices
  • Ability to operate at both a strategic/conceptual level and at a detailed/operational level
  • Metrics driven; highly disciplined process orientation
  • Ability to work in a teaming environment with several internal and external stakeholders
  • Proven ability to perform in a consultative, collaborative manner and engender trust and cooperation from colleagues and stakeholders
  • Sound business judgment and flexibility to manage unexpected changes in business conditions and customer requirements
  • Engaging operational style that builds and sustains credibility with staff, colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
  • Strong organization/multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
  
  

• Qualifications - You're a Great Fit if You Have 7+ Years of Experience Including
  
  • Channel Sales/Channel Partner Management, Account Management, Product Management or Business Development experience with software/SaaS or cloud technology solutions
  • Track record in Channel Partner Management and 3rd party arrangements
  • Experience negotiating complex deals
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and networking skills
  • Robust professional network across industry and technology communities
  • Strong knowledge of major ERP, E Commerce and POS products
  • Significant demonstrable technical knowledge
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of Salesforce.com or other CRM
  
  
  
  

Additional information: Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available at the company benefits page.

Diversity Matters: Wolters Kluwer strives for an inclusive company culture and Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Compensation: Target salary range for affected regions; role is eligible for commission. Details provided upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Wolters Kluwer U.S. Corporation and all subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.