Director, Sales Channel & Affiliates - Remote

Wolters Kluwer•USA-MN-Remote, MN

20d•$137,900 - $246,350•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Sales Channel & Affiliates is a member of the FCC Partnership management team responsible for leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing, profitable revenue-producing team of professionals who execute a partnership strategy that aligns with the company’s and customer units’ business objectives. This role includes partner identification and acquisition, relationship management, partner enablement, and driving profitable revenue growth. The Director will interact with the VP Partnerships – FCC, key business unit executive team members, sales, marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure seamless execution of partnership activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of sales experience
At least five years working in partner-oriented selling, in B2B environments
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding profitable revenue targets
Ability to operationalize concepts, communicate clearly, translate into action, and manage action plans that align with the company’s vision and goals.
Proven track record of profitably driving revenue growth and value through strategic partnerships
Proven track record of embracing change; leading, inspiring, and developing high-performing teams, and demonstrating excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences, and skillfully and plan-fully manage and communicate change.
Deep understanding of the industry, market trends, and competitive landscape.
Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Build and maintain strong professional business relationships internally and externally; collaborate, prioritize, lead and execute in a matrixed organization; align Partnerships efforts with the strategic plans of the division and business units
Build and maintain a culture of trust and respect, and empower employees
Strong financial and business acumen capabilities
Willing and able to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally as needed, including occasional overnight stays

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Technology-enabled lending, regulatory and investment compliance solutions, corporate services, and/or legal entity compliance solutions partner-oriented selling a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy, including defining the vision, crafting implementation plans, negotiating agreements, and ensuring accountability for execution through new channels and collaborations.
Identify, evaluate, and secure new partnership opportunities with leading SaaS vendors, technology providers, and industry influencers to drive business growth.
Build, nurture, and sustain strong, long-term relationships with key partners, leveraging regular engagement and performance reviews to maximize mutual value.
Drive profitable revenue through partnership-led initiatives such as co-marketing campaigns, referral programs, joint ventures, and integration partnerships, while tracking ROI and optimizing strategies for maximum impact.
Explore, analyze, and capitalize on emerging market trends and opportunities to expand the company’s reach, customer base, and competitive advantage.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the Director of Partnership Operations, to ensure partners are equipped with the necessary tools, resources, enablement materials, and training for effective promotion and sales of the company’s solutions.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, revenue-generating team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, excellence, and continuous talent development.
Ensure adequate resource capacity, tools, and capital allocation to deliver on strategic objectives, proactively identifying and addressing gaps as needed.
Establish, enforce, and continuously improve standard processes, success metrics, and performance benchmarks to ensure operational excellence and consistent results.
Effectively manage budget, compensation, and administrative functions for the professional team, aligning financial stewardship with organizational goals.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of relevant products, solutions, and industry trends to inform strategic decisions and provide thought leadership within the division.
Champion cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure partnership initiatives are aligned with divisional and business unit objectives.
Monitor and report on partnership performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership for continuous improvement.