002 - Remove the friction - How to remove friction in 5 key phases of the partner journey
Oct 17, 2022
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Learn how to remove friction in key phases of the partner journey - from recruitment to sales. Discover strategies for successful partner onboarding, enhancing sales alignment, and maximizing collaboration. Dive into the importance of clear communication, setting expectations, and optimizing training for successful partnerships.
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Quick takeaways
Strategic partner alignment with vendors who share relationships with desired end users can boost market penetration.
Proactively recruiting partners aligned with segment, vertical, and specialization drives successful recruitment.
Detailed onboarding plans, resources, and training for partners lead to seamless deal closures and strong partnerships.
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Effective Channel Strategy: Targeting Key End Users
When targeting end users as a vendor and partner, it is crucial to approach it strategically. Firstly, leveraging partnerships by aligning with vendors who share relationships with the desired end users can be beneficial. Additionally, targeting end users of competitive vendors provides an opportunity for market penetration. Lastly, utilizing focused marketing campaigns tailored to a specific Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) can effectively reach new end users.
Partner Recruitment Strategy: Focus on Ideal Partners
In partner recruitment, focusing on ideal partners is essential to success. Rather than passively recruiting partners based on individual deals, proactively identifying partners aligned with segment, vertical, and specialization can drive recruitment success. Building strategic business plans with ideal partner profiles enhances recruitment and enables long-term partner success.
Comprehensive Partner Onboarding and Enablement Process
An effective onboarding process includes detailed plans for sales, marketing, technical, and operations support. Ensuring partners have all necessary resources and training to close deals seamlessly is crucial. Engaging partners through joint business planning and ongoing enablement creates a strong foundation for successful partnerships.
Significance of Supplier Engagement in Marketing
Marketing plays a vital role in partner engagement by establishing a joint value proposition, providing marketing tools, and collaborating with partners to create demand. Prioritizing marketing initiatives that cater to partners' marketing capabilities and providing localized content can enhance partner engagement and drive marketing success.
Streamlining Sales Strategies for Partner Success
Developing parallel sales strategies for existing and new end users is key to partner success. Educating partners on target end users and implementing cohesive sales strategies can drive business growth. Leveraging partnerships, targeting competitors' end users, and executing focused marketing campaigns can effectively expand market reach and drive sales growth.
Emphasis on Removing Friction Throughout Partner Journey
Consistently focusing on removing friction in partner recruitment, onboarding, training, marketing, and sales processes is essential for channel success. Prioritizing simplification, strategic partner alignment, and clear communication can enhance partner experiences and drive successful partnerships in the long run.