London Partner Development Manager

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Partner Development Manager Field-Based with UK-Wide Travel | commutable to London | 40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday Competitive Basic Salary + Bonus + Commission Drive strategic partner growth across the UK's leading technology channels. Job Purpose Summary CMS Distribution is seeking an experienced Partner Development Manager to lead the growth and development of a portfolio of strategic channel partners across the UK. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role focused on developing long-term partnerships, identifying new growth opportunities and increasing market share across the CMS vendor portfolio. Working with VARs, MSPs, GSIs and MSSPs, you'll engage with stakeholders from management level through to Director and C-Suite, helping partners unlock new commercial opportunities and accelerate growth. This role is ideally suited to someone who thrives on building relationships, creating commercial strategies and spending time with customers. While aligned to our London office, the position is predominantly field-based and will involve regular travel throughout the UK. Role Responsibilities Developing and executing strategic growth plans across a portfolio of channel partners. Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including Director and C-Suite contacts. Identifying opportunities to increase revenue, profitability and market share. Introducing new vendors, technologies and solutions into partner organisations. Leading business reviews, performance discussions and growth planning sessions. Collaborating with internal Sales, Vendor, Product and Finance teams to deliver exceptional partner support. Providing market insight, commercial recommendations and strategic direction to partners. Acting as a trusted advisor, helping partners maximise opportunities across the CMS portfolio. Skills & Personal Attributes We're interested in commercially driven individuals who combine strong relationship-building skills with a proven ability to deliver business growth. You'll ideally have: Experience in Partner Development, Channel Account Management, Business Development or a similar role within the UK IT channel. A successful track record of developing and growing strategic partner relationships. Experience working with VARs, MSPs, GSIs and/or MSSPs. The ability to create and execute business plans that deliver measurable commercial results. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of growth strategies. Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills. Confidence engaging, influencing and negotiating at senior leadership and C-Suite level. A willingness to travel regularly across the UK and a full UK driving licence. Key Traits Desirable Experience Cyber Security, Cloud, Networking or Emerging Technology solutions. Launching new vendors, technologies or service offerings within channel organisations. Tender management and strategic partner positioning. Running partner enablement, growth or development programmes. Compensation Data This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping partner growth across a leading technology distributor. You'll work with innovative technologies, market-leading vendors and ambitious partners while enjoying the autonomy to influence strategy, drive commercial success and make a tangible impact on business performance. If you're passionate about developing strategic partnerships and helping customers achieve sustainable growth, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits Competeitve package inc base, Quarterly bonus & commission 22 days' annual leave, increasing with service Annual Leave Buy Scheme Private Medical Insurance 5% Employer Pension Contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Company Sick Pay Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications CMS Distribution is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact Talent@cmsdistribution.com . Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged. Apply now » Find similar jobs: London Vacancies, Graduate/Apprentice Vancancies, All Vacancies Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. 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