Forward Financing · 1 day ago
Channel Account Manager II
Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to unlocking capital for small businesses across America. The Channel Account Manager will manage a portfolio of ISOs, focusing on developing channel sales strategies to drive revenue growth and strengthen partner relationships.
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Responsibilities
Portfolio Profitability & Revenue Growth: You will be held accountable for exceeding all key performance targets, including revenue, profitability, and funding volume. This involves managing the entire sales funnel, identifying high-growth opportunities, and making data-driven decisions to grow your book across sales verticals while ensuring ISOs remain compliant to legal standards and regulations
Strategic Negotiation & Account Management: Build business-centric partnerships, dive deep into your ISOs' operating models, negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms, drive adoption of new initiatives, and maximize the profitability of every partnership
Conduct Actionable Market Analysis: Conduct and report on market research and competitive analysis with one goal in mind: identifying new revenue opportunities and threats. Your insights will directly inform our sales strategy
Sales Enablement and Support: Conduct regular sales training sessions and workshops for ISOs to enhance their product knowledge, sales skills, and understanding of the company's value proposition. This includes providing sales tools, marketing collateral, product updates, and pitching them on all of the benefits Forward Financing has to offer (ie. API capabilities)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure seamless ISO operations by collaborating with internal teams as needed to maintain ISO compliance, implement growth initiatives, and coordinate with operational teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years in channel sales management, regional sales, or business development, preferably in revenue-based financing or financial services
A documented track record of not just managing a book of business, but measurably growing its revenue and profitability
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and trust with diverse channel sales teams
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, analyze market data, understand funnel metrics and identify growth opportunities
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence, and motivate external partners
Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned region to engage with ISO teams (10 days / month)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Commuter benefits
A flexible time-off policy
Paid parental leave
401k match for US employees
Wellness reimbursement
Volunteering days
Annual professional development budget
Charitable donation match
Company
Forward Financing
Forward Financing is a fintech company that provides fast, flexible working capital to small businesses nationwide.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$540M2024-09-19Debt Financing· $200M
2021-06-07Debt Financing· $250M
2019-04-08Debt Financing· $90M
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