Relationship Manager

About Company

At SolarSquare we are building the Home-Energy brand of future India. We help homes switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales) and financing solar systems for home-owners across India.

In 3 years we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service and innovating to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are looking for leaders to join us in this mission.

Job description / Responsibilities

Position Overview:

As a Relationship Manager - Channel Partners, you will play a critical role in establishing and nurturing partnerships with channel partners across MH. Your primary responsibilities will include identifying and onboarding new channel partners, developing and maintaining strong relationships, and driving sales growth through these partners. This role is essential in expanding our market presence, opening new markets and achieving our sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

(1) Channel Partner Onboarding:

Identify potential channel partners within the target cities and conduct thorough market research to assess their suitability.

Initiate contact, onboard and develop relationships with potential partners.

Provide training and resources to onboard new partners effectively.

(2) Relationship Building:

Cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with existing channel partners. Activation and engagement of partners is key responsibility for this role.

Regularly communicate with partners to understand their needs, challenges, and opportunities.

Act as the primary point of contact for partner inquiries, concerns, and support.

(3) Sales Growth:

Develop and execute channel sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets.

Work closely with channel partners to create and implement joint sales and marketing plans and activities.Monitor partner performance and provide guidance and support to improve sales results.

Collaborate with the on-ground sales team to drive conversions, execute offline marketing/outreach activities for channel partners.

(4) Market Analysis:

Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities within the state.

Analyze sales data and market feedback to make informed recommendations for business growth.

(5) Reporting and Documentation:

Maintain accurate records of all partner interactions and sales activities.

Prepare regular reports on partner performance and sales metrics for management.

Requirement

3-5 years of proven experience in channel partner management, sales, and business development. Startup experience (merchant onboarding) is preferred.

Strong understanding of local market dynamics within the region is mandatory.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Proficient in using CRM softwares, Google sheets and Microsoft Office Suite.

Willingness to travel within the state as and when needed.