Freshworks

Software

ChannelSalesManager

A$145–210k ~AI est. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Channel Sales Manager at Freshworks. Skills: Channel sales, Partner management, Revenue generation. Identify target SI partners. Build prospective SI partner pipeline”

What You'll Achieve.

Generate meaningful revenue; Achieve first-deal-ready status; Close SI-originated opportunities; Accurate forecasting

Industry & Context.

Software
Problems you'll solve

Competitive intelligence

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years channel management, Recruit and activate SI partners, Understand mid-tier SI operations, Build senior relationships, Pipeline management discipline, Work cross-functionally

Nice to Have

Vendor channel role, Network within ANZ mid-tier SI, Build net-new SI practices, Familiarity with co-sell, Solution or pre-sales background

What You'll Do.

Identify target SI partners

Build prospective SI partner pipeline

Lead partner recruitment process

Execute structured onboarding programs

Build SI partner capability

Develop joint go-to-market plans

Drive enablement program participation

Own partner-sourced pipeline

Manage partner pipeline targets

Track SI pipeline health

Contribute to SI partner strategy

Identify SI partners for displacement

Develop SI-specific content

Feed market intelligence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with field sales; Work with pre-sales; Work with marketing; Engage SI practice leads; Engage partner alliances

Communication Scope

Executive support

Process & Methodology

Joint business plans, Pipeline targets, Revenue commitments

Full Job Description

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done. There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works. At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us. About this role: This is a pivotal senior level individual contributor role at the heart of Freshworks’ ANZ Channel growth strategy. As a Channel Sales Manager, you will own the full lifecycle of our Systems Integrator business in ANZ from prospecting and signing new mid-tier SI partners through to driving active pipeline and revenue through those relationships. The ANZ SI opportunity is significant. Freshworks is building a strategic motion to displace incumbent ITSM and CX platforms through SI-led delivery, and this role sits at the centre of that effort. You will work closely with field sales, pre-sales, and marketing, as well as directly with SI practice leads, to build a partner ecosystem that generates meaningful, repeatable revenue. The right person for this role combines a hunter’s instinct for identifying and sig

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