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    Sr. Channel Sales Manager

    ConnectWise

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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

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    About this role

    ConnectWise is an industry and Global leading software company with over 3,000 colleagues in North America, EMEA and APAC.

    As a community-driven software company dedicated to the success of technology solution providers, our suite helps over 45,000 of our partners manage their businesses better, sell more efficiently, automate service delivery, and remotely control technology so they can consistently deliver amazing customer experiences.

    Our company is powered by our connections, our colleagues, and our community. And, we accept all kinds.

    Game-changers, innovators, culture-lovers—and humankind.

    We invite discovery and debate. We recognize key moments as milestones.

    We see you and value you for your unique contributions. Our inclusive, positive culture lays the foundation to ensure every colleague is valued for their perspectives and skills, giving you the choice of how YOU make a difference.

    Curious? Read this opportunity to learn how YOU can make a difference at ConnectWise!

    The Sr. Channel Sales Manager is responsible for driving indirect revenue growth and strategic partner performance across National Account, DMR, TSP’s, or Strategic partnerships through business planning, relationship management, partner enablement, and sales execution.

    This role works in partnership with the Distribution, Internal IT Sales, and Support teams to strengthen partner engagement, improve customer outcomes, and grow the revenue of strategic and focus accounts.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    Establishes operational plans for the Channel team

    Develops and implements new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans that will have an impact on the achievement of functional results

    Provides support to the Channel team(s), with a high attention to detail

    May require communication with ConnectWise leadership

    Develops and executes growth strategies for assigned partners and accounts.

    Sets goals and objectives to achieve revenue, adoption, and operational

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Executive deal support3–5/week
    Forecast & commit2×/week
    Strategic deal coaching3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    sales
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research ConnectWise's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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