Join to apply for the Country Manager – UK/IE role at CONTEXTAs the Country Manager, you'll be the primary representative of CONTEXT within the local IT vendor, distributor, reseller and retailer community. You will be responsible for maintaining and growing the CONTEXT panels of partnering IT distributors, resellers and retailers. This role is pivotal in driving business growth, requiring an entrepreneurial spirit to cultivate new relationships and nurture existing partnerships. You'll also be responsible for developing a deep understanding of the country's IT market landscape and to present to the industry on various occasions.
Overview
As the Country Manager, you'll be the primary representative of CONTEXT within the local IT vendor, distributor, reseller and retailer community. You will be responsible for maintaining and growing the CONTEXT panels of partnering IT distributors, resellers and retailers. This role is pivotal in driving business growth, requiring an entrepreneurial spirit to cultivate new relationships and nurture existing partnerships. You'll also be responsible for developing a deep understanding of the country's IT market landscape and to present to the industry on various occasions.
Main Tasks and Accountabilities
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with all existing and prospective stakeholders vital to our in-country business strategy, including IT vendors, distributors, resellers and retailers
Act as the primary evangelist for the CONTEXT brand, solutions, and services within the local market
Represent CONTEXT at relevant industry events, actively participating and potentially presenting where appropriate
Collaborate closely with CONTEXT's sales team by liaising with customers' local country subsidiaries and contacts to support sales initiatives
Panel Management & Data Integrity
Ensure the continuous health of the country's panels through regular engagement and visits with panel members
Grow the country’s panels by adding new panel members, and constantly be aware of main targets for each panel
Provide comprehensive training to panel members on using CONTEXT's online reports, explaining our methodology and confidentiality protocols
Proactively chase missing data from existing panel members and investigate any data anomalies to maintain data quality
Market Intelligence & Support
Maintain an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the local IT channel landscape, including market trends and competitive activities
Provide UK forecast to contribute intelligence to the overall CONTEXT quarterly forecast
Regularly present in CONTEXT Weekly Forum on UK/IE market trends
Serve as a key resource for vendors, addressing their country channel-specific inquiries and looking for ways to provide insights
Business Development & Market Expansion
Develop and execute a strategic plan to onboard new members to the CONTEXT panel, actively persuading them to join
Support initiatives to expand awareness of CONTEXT's services, directly driving new local business together with the sales team
Conduct initial product demonstrations for prospective partners and clients, effectively showcasing CONTEXT's value
Meet regularly with vendors together with the relevant account manager to understand their channel partner strategies and identify opportunities for collaboration
Experience/Knowledge/Qualification required
Bachelor's degree in related field - and/or relevant qualifications and/or relevant experience
Demonstrable experience in the IT industry, coupled with a keen interest in its trends and dynamics
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Demonstrable experience in the IT industry, coupled with a keen interest in its trends and dynamics
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and persuasively
Comfortable and proficient in delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Basic Project Management skills
Character and Personal Qualities
Proactive and keen to take initiative, identifying opportunities and acting on them
Enjoy understanding what moves a constantly changing industry
A certain amount of technical flair in order to become familiar with CONTEXT reporting
Attention to detail
Excellent presentation skills, comfortable and persuasive in front of diverse audiences
Exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships and promoting effective teamwork
Highly effective communicator, capable of engaging with all levels of an organization and external clients
Confident in customer interactions and adept at managing client expectations professionally
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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