The Sales Institute · Specialist Course

Channel Account Management

How to build high-value relationships with resellers and intermediaries – and deliver consistent results through others.

Duration

12 Hours

Format

Cohort-based

Delivery

On-site/virtual

Programme includes

Cape Town · Johannesburg · Durban

12 hours

Across 7 practical modules

Cohort-based learning

Learn alongside peers from your industry

On-site or virtual

Flexible delivery across South Africa

Channel and partner teams

Tailored for your role and context

"Build stronger reseller partnerships with clear plans, better enablement and shared action that turns channels into growth engines."

Programme structure

Programme overview

Seven modules covering the full channel management lifecycle, from fundamentals through to strategic influence.

Channel sales funnel

Explains how channel sales differ from direct sales, why partnerships matter strategically and how to segment partners by value and growth potential.

Helps participants create reseller-specific value propositions that teach partners something useful, reduce indecision and make collaboration more compelling.

Builds the consultative skills needed to earn trust with resellers, uncover needs, address risk and guide partners towards better customer conversations.

Shows channel account managers how to build joint action plans, identify market opportunities, co-create value propositions and secure the resources needed to execute.

Focuses on onboarding, enablement, training and co-marketing so reseller teams are equipped, motivated and able to generate demand.

Covers performance reviews, strategic relationship building, ongoing enablement and corrective action to keep partners aligned and commercially active.

Develops the ability to influence partners without formal authority by adding value, managing interactions, creating support and coaching for performance.

What you will be able to do

Six outcomes. Lead partners to perform.

Most business to business growth today happens indirectly — through distributors, resellers, integrators, and strategic partners. This programme will teach you how to influence without authority, manage indirect sales complexity, and deliver consistent results through others.

1

Build your channel plan: Develop a clear plan for how you will achieve your revenue targets

2

Develop joint account plans: Work with resellers to identify opportunities and go to market strategies

3

Enable growth: Ensure partners are properly equipped through onboaridng, training and incentives

4

Reduce friction: Co-ordinate with your internal team and other stakeholders to ensure outcomes are achieved.

5

Improve performance: Manage time, resources and expectations. Influence internal teams and key stakeholders

6

Generate sales demand: Build brand awareness, create new demand and support sales efforts

Is this programme for you?

Who should attend

Designed for professionals who manage, grow, or support indirect sales channels.

This course has been a game changer. It has helped me move conversations from proving support to growth and joint opportunities.