Manager, Vendor Solutions

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We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Vendor Solutions Manager to lead our Vendor Sales Coaching team and drive growth in our sales development efforts. The successful candidate will manage a team of Vendor Sales Coaches, partnering with vendor-based Sales Development (SD) teams to educate and persuade new customers to adopt LinkedIn's platform capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, sales development, and leadership, with a proven track record of driving growth and success in a fast-paced environment.

Location : Hyderabad

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Vendor Sales Coaches, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure team success
• Develop and execute strategies to drive growth and expansion of vendor-based SD teams
• Collaborate with vendor sales leadership to develop and implement sales strategies and plans
• Analyze sales performance metrics and provide insights to optimize sales processes and improve results
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendor stakeholders and partners
• Identify opportunities to improve SD outcomes and drive growth, partnering with central teams to execute vendor operations improvement initiatives
• Oversee the development of content and training materials for vendor teams
• Provide strategic guidance and support to ensure vendor teams are equipped to sell LinkedIn's platform capabilities effectively
• Manage and influence senior stakeholders across vendor organizations and internal teams to drive alignment and adoption of LinkedIn's solutions

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of sales/sales development experience, with at least 2 years of leadership experience
• Proven track record of managing and leading high-performing sales teams
• Prior experience in sales development, account services, marketing, or business development
• Experience managing vendor-based teams and partnerships
• Experience in motivating, inspiring, and driving teams to sustainable growth
• Understanding of the sales cycle, best practices, and techniques
• Experience with analysis of sales activities and metrics, critical thinking, and sales performance management
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with experience navigating a matrix environment
• Ability to influence internal and vendor stakeholders without authority through clear and persuasive communication
• Business fluency in English and other languages (beneficial)

Preferred Skills:

• Sales coaching and training experience
• Advanced knowledge of sales development tools
• Vendor training and management experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapid change and innovation
• Experience with CRM platforms and sales enablement tools
• Experience in managing and influencing senior stakeholders

Suggested skills: 

• Sales Strategy, Analytics & Performance Optimization
• Stakeholder Influence & Cross-Functional Communication
• Sales Leadership & Team Performance Management

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