Senior Manager, Channel Sales

Motus
Ontario
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with SaaS channel sales experience and deep SAP Concur relationships, comfortable with lead management and partner collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who can manage lead pipelines and influence external teams without formal authority
    — “Ability to influence internal and external partners without reporting authority”
  • Professionals adept at translating solution value into actionable strategies for partners
    — “articulate the value proposition of our solutions to partner resources and effectively address objections”

Things to consider

  • The role requires occasional travel, with 5-7 trips per year expected
    — “Ability to travel occasionally (5-7 times per year)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in SaaS sales and channel strategy execution in your resume and interview responses
    — “5+ years of industry software and SaaS sales, business development, customer success, pre-sales account management or channel sales experience”
  • Showcase your track record in building and managing referral relationships with industry partners
    — “deep relationships with SAP Concur sales teams and a solid success track record in SaaS sales”
  • Emphasize your experience with data analysis and reporting across multiple platforms
    — “Pull reports and analyze data from various systems”
  • Demonstrate your ability to collaborate across teams and drive cross-functional initiatives
    — “work with Sales, Enablement, Marketing and other internal stakeholders to create and execute a channel strategy”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • over 250% growth in Referred ARR
  • largest funnel source of New Business ARR
Typical background
5+ years of industry software and SaaS sales experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Product AcumenSaas SalesBusiness DevelopmentChannel SalesRelationship ManagementPipeline Management

Preferred

Expense Management Industry Experience

Stack & domain

Product AcumenSaas SalesBusiness DevelopmentChannel RelationshipsArticulateAddress ObjectionsInfluence Field TeamsExpense Management

About the role

Original posting from Motus via Greenhouse

Motus is the complete solution for managing employee driving, built for smarter personal vehicle use. With more than 90 years of proven expertise, Motus brings together reimbursement, risk mitigation, and advanced analytics into one platform that helps organizations maximize field team productivity, optimize vehicle spend, and reduce corporate risk exposure. Backed by unmatched benchmark data and time-tested best practices, Motus supports more than 700,000 drivers across 3,000+ companies and remains the trusted leader in employee driving programs.

At Motus, we’re dedicated to making WorkLife better for everyone, anywhere. Our team is the heart of our culture, and we live by our WorkLife Pillars every day – WorkHappy, WorkHealthy, WorkSmart, WorkAnywhere, and WorkTogether.

Position Description:

The Sr. Manager, Channel Sales is part of a small team delivering outsized impact. Since 2023, the Channel function at Motus has delivered over 250% growth in Referred ARR and represents the company's largest funnel source of New Business ARR for the last two years.   

This role is responsible for growing and developing channel partners to drive net new opportunities which result in revenue. They will work with Sales, Enablement, Marketing and other internal stakeholders to create and execute a channel strategy that drives incremental growth of the company’s vehicle solutions via a strategic referral relationship with SAP Concur and some secondary partners.  

The day-to-day functions center around collaborating with partners to research and identify target accounts, industries, and key decision-makers to build a pipeline of potential opportunities from the partner's existing customer base. 

The ideal candidate will have good product acumen, deep relationships with SAP Concur sales teams and a solid success track record in SaaS sales, business development and/or channel relationships. They will be able to articulate the value proposition of our solutions to partner resources and effectively address objections and influence field teams to generate pipeline. 

The targeted start date is January 4, 2027.

Position Duties:

Lead Routing, Tracking & Optimization

Quickly respond to & perform vital tracking and system updates for all leads received

Regularly review/audit leads to confirm next steps have been actioned and if not, follow up accordingly

Schedule and attend sync calls with partner & Motus sales teams, using every interaction to build champions.

Relationship Management and Proactive 1-1 Rep & Leader Engagement

Using available tools and your personal assessments of interactions to identify reps with a high propensity to generate leads and proactively meet with them 1-1 to review their top targets and motivate engagement

Collaborate with sales leadership at partner companies to find opportunities for collaboration and enablement of their teams

Resource Management

In collaboration with GTM Strategy & Enablement, work with leaders & reps to identify useful resources and keep Highspot up-to-date with the latest material

Support monthly & quarterly updates for pipeline and channel health reporting

Collaborate with RevOps to automate channel reporting

Pull reports and analyze data from various systems

Desired Skills & Experience: 

5+ years of industry software and SaaS sales, business development, customer success, pre-sales account management or channel sales experience

Experience in the expense management industry is preferred

Strong history of sales execution in a quota-carrying role

Excellent relationship-building skills

Public speaking and presentation skills

Ability to influence internal and external partners without reporting authority

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving, requirements analysis, and recommendations

Ability to travel occasionally (5-7 times per year)

Where required by law, Motus provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The base pay for this role is $140,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.  This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

Please see below for an outline of the Motus benefits package. Motus supports both the physical and mental health of their employees.

Motus Benefits: 

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance​, Vision Insurance​ (effective day one)

Open Paid Time Off​

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts​

Motus-Fidelity 401K Plan​

Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability & Basic Life Insurance Plans

Family Planning and Parenting Support Benefits through Maven

Support your mental, physical, professional and financial well-being through coaching and clinical therapy with Modern Health

$1000 Home Office Reimbursement Program​

$2000 Internal Referral Program​

WorkAnywhere Reimbursement of Internet and Cellular Costs​

16 weeks maternity and adoption leave

12 weeks paternity​ leave

Motus champions the power of true individuality, actively celebrating and accepting each team member. We strategically recruit and retain talent reflecting our local communities’ rich diversity, fostering a culture where innovation thrives. Through dynamic learning sessions, strategic training, and our lively Employee Resource Groups, we kindle substantial dialogues, continuous learning, and ensure every voice is not only heard but celebrated.

Motus, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Source: Motus careers (Greenhouse)

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