Brian
B2B Channel Partner Portal (Ascend) Manager
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B2B Channel Partner Portal (Ascend) Manager
Samsung Electronics America2021.10-Current(4 years)(3 years 9 months) Responsible for leading the Samsung B2B “Ascend” Partner Portal/Program. This is the “hub” for engaging, enabling and incenting NSP and GEO partners via a self-enabled digital experience. Partner Program Management: • Analyze partner benefits and prescribe recommendations for improvement (GIR, SPIFs, Deal Registration, SPA, Partner MDF, etc.) • Review best in class partner programs and benefits to ensure competitive positioning • Work with internal stakeholders and associated vendors to drive future program enhancements • Develop reporting dashboards for executive management and sales teams Partner Portal Management: • Oversee ongoing development of the Partner Portal to ensure effective User Experience and strong engagement • Manage the Portal vendor to ensure high quality support and commitment to business requirements • Provide strategic guidance for evolving critical capabilities embedded in the Ascend portal user experience – User Registration, Portal Product Branding, Training & Certification, SPA/Deal Registration Submissions, Collateral/ Content Access, MDF Support, Marketing Automation, Lead Generation, Analytic Dashboards, etc. • Lead ongoing partner communications and engagement roadmap to drive partner and sales rep registrations and ongoing active users Channel Marketing Automation: • Work with internal creative teams and external agencies to develop robust marketing content to be published in the portal • Oversee engagement of critical marketing functionality in the portal to increase engagement and ensure ongoing scale/reach • Identify motivating tactics to ensure partner engagement with marketing automation capabilities • Track overall engagement, identify insights for improvement and manage overall plan for successDirector of North American Distribution Sales (B2B)
Envision Peripherals, Inc. (Philips AOC Displays and Audio)2019.09-2021.09(2 years)(2 years 1 month) I oversaw and develop B2B channel Sales for AOC/AGON and Philips desktop displays to ensure business development. I led the creation and implementation of Partner incentive/rebate programs designed to meet designated targets. I fostered and fortified relationships with Executives at IT Distribution partners, Ingram Micro, Synnex, Tech Data, and D&H to drive strategic cohesive functions. Key Achievements: • Improved brand awareness by developing and implementing channel marketing and sales strategy. • Enhanced partner experience by developing Partner loyalty program for top channel resellers. • Ensured continuous performance improvement by overseeing reports, including 5 US field territory sales reps, calling on DMR, VAR and SMB resellers. • Confirmed optimum and accurate inventory levels by delivering monthly forecasting to supply chain. • Streamlined and updated volume incentive rebate programs for distribution. • Directed successful integration of Deal registration into new Salesforce platform.Sr. Commercial Distribution Account Manager
Ergotron2017.05-2019.09(2 years)(2 years 5 months) I supported decision-making process by coordinating with executive leadership, and ensuring alignment of Ergotron and partner’s key sales objectives. I cultivated business relationship with Distribution partners to ensure business development. I planned and organized regular cadence with Distribution’s functional teams. I coordinated with sales teams and reseller partners across business Units, including DMR, VAR, SMB, Retail, and Gov/ Ed. Key Achievements: • Ensured effective coordination between IT distribution partners Ingram Micro and Tech Data. • Guaranteed consistent sales strategy by liaising with Ergotron sales, marketing, operations, logistics and customer care. • Improved revenue by Execute marketing strategies, providing sales incentives, enhanced promotional material and business intelligence. • Confirmed optimum inventory level by conducting Weekly Inventory review, monitoring healthy stock levels, and updating new product launches.Sr. Market Development Representative
Ingram Micro2012.01-2017.05(5 years)(5 years 5 months) I administered and maintained channel sales at Ingram Micro for Ergotron to enhance revenue. I led accurate forecasting of revenue, market share, and profitability by monitoring Pipeline. I prospected net new business and strengthened partnership by liaising with direct counterparts. I supported decision-making process by delivering daily business reports and performing marketing/sales reviews. Key Achievements: • Ensured business growth from sales and branding perspective by developing business plans with partners. • Enabled achievement of full business potential by overseeing marketing funds for business development, while conducting business cadence and leveraging Ingram Business Intelligence. • Achieved set performance goals by delivering sales trainings and presentations, face-to-face and webinars.
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University at Buffalo
English Language and Literature, General2004.08-2009.05(5 years)
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