Alibaba.com-Channel Business Development Manager-AI Agent

Alibaba Group

$148K — $278K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in channel sales or partner sales, ideally in SaaS or technology sectors.
  • Established U.S. sales channel network and partner resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to build channels leading to revenue growth.
  • Expertise in channel negotiation and performance management.
  • Strong interest in AI with capability to communicate product value effectively.
  • Results-oriented, thriving in dynamic, start-up-like environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Mandarin Chinese preferred for collaboration with China-based teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the U.S. channel sales strategy, focusing on partner segmentation and recruitment.
  • Identify and onboard high-potential channel partners like agencies and service providers.
  • Manage the entire channel lifecycle from recruitment to growth stages.
  • Build and oversee a channel pipeline to create qualified sales opportunities.
  • Establish commercial models and incentives to enhance partner productivity.
  • Monitor channel performance to refine partner portfolio based on efficiency and revenue.
  • Collect and analyze partner and market feedback to inform GTM and product strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies.
  • Access to a robust sales network in the U.S. market.
  • Dynamic work environment with potential for rapid career growth.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes.
  • Collaboration with teams based in China for global insights.
Full Job Description
Basic Infomation Department: Alibaba Group Degree: Bachelor Work Experience: 5 year Job Description Key Responsibilities 1. Develop and execute the U.S. channel sales strategy, including partner segmentation, recruitment, and coverage. 2. Identify and onboard high-potential channel partners such as agencies, consultants, service providers, resellers, and other relevant sales channels. 3. Manage the full channel lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to enablement, activation, and growth. 4. Build and manage channel pipeline, working with partners to generate qualified opportunities and drive conversion. 5. Establish commercial models, incentives, and operating mechanisms that improve partner productivity. 6. Track channel performance and optimize the partner portfolio based on pipeline quality, conversion, and revenue contribution. 7. Gather partner and market feedback to support GTM and product decisions. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $148,800/year and $278,400/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Position Requirement Qualifications 1. 5+ years of experience in channel sales, channel business development, or partner sales, preferably in SaaS, AI, e-commerce, or technology. 2. Strong U.S. sales channel network and relevant partner resources, with the ability to activate relationships and generate business opportunities. 3. Proven track record of building and scaling channels that deliver measurable pipeline and revenue growth. 4. Strong commercial judgment and experience in channel negotiation, enablement, and performance management. 5. Strong understanding of and genuine interest in AI, with the ability to clearly communicate the value of AI products to channel partners. 6. Hands-on, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, 0-to-1 environment. 7. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 8. Mandarin Chinese preferred for collaboration with China-based teams.

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