Channel Partner Manager at RISE (Cebu City, Philippines)
RISE· Cebu City, Philippines·
Role details
Job description
The Channel Partner Manager drives business growth by identifying, acquiring, and onboarding new referral and reseller partners. The role ensures smooth partner engagement through proper accreditation, contract management, customer retention, and operational support. This position strengthens channel expansion by working closely with Account Managers (AMs) and Sales Acquisition Team (SAQs), while also managing referral tracking, partner communications, and feedback reporting from the field.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify, vet, and acquire qualified new referral and reseller partners to expand the corporate footprint.
- Manage and retain customer accounts, securing timely renewals while identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal Sales teams (AMs/SAQs) on joint deals, maximizing revenue opportunities.
- Manage the partner onboarding process, handling all accreditations, initial partner setup, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and contract follow-ups.
- Oversee the flow of referrals, ensure proper tracking in CRM, and support AMs with lead coordination.
- Help Sales coordinate with partners on joint opportunities, ensuring alignment and collaboration to win deals.
- Manage communications and communication groups/channels related to Channel Partnerships or Enterprise Sales in general.
- Draft invoices for review and approval.
- Attend partner meetings, provide data points and feedback from the ground.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or any related field.
- Must have at least 2-3 years of experience in sales or customer relationship management
- Experience in channel sales, telco, or IT industry preferred (negotiable).
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Willingness to travel locally within assigned territory.
Why work at RISE
- Culture & Ratings: Employees rate the company 4.8/5.0 (3 reviews on LinkedIn). Work-life balance: 4.8, Compensation: 4.5, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.8.
- Work Policy: Hybrid workspace—employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work (typical time on-site not specified). Team is distributed across 9 countries.
- Engineering Culture: Deeply technical team working on blockchain, stablecoins, DeFi integrations (Aave, Arbitrum), and on-chain identity systems in a fintech context.
- Perks: Offers international health and travel insurance for contractors; flexible payment schedules; crypto-friendly benefits (e.g., 401(k) in crypto).
- Current Openings (as of Sep 2026): Senior Personalreferent/International HR Advisor, Partner Manager - Strategic Partnerships, and a Product Director - Blockchain & Crypto.
- Impact: Engineers and product people work on infrastructure that moves real money ($1.5B processed) and navigates cutting-edge regulatory and technical frontiers.