Why hire one channel manager and wait 3–6 months for traction, when you can plug in an entire team of channel experts from day one?
- Who are you?
- How can we help?
- Which are your technology areas?
Your plan
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How Partners+ Helps
- New to the ChannelThe Challenge: Start-ups entering the channel often lack brand awareness among top-tier resellers and struggle with channel etiquette, leading to ignored outreach and wasted momentum.Delivers a Rapid Channel Kickstart that identifies high-fit target resellers, executes initial recruitment campaigns, and builds the core sales enablement foundation to establish immediate channel credibility.
- Partner Programmes & StrategyThe Challenge: Founders and sales leaders frequently lack the framework to build scalable tier structures, co-sell models, or clear GTM alignment, resulting in ad-hoc partner relationships that fail to yield revenue.Conducts a comprehensive Channel Strategy & GTM Assessment to architect a structured, scalable partner framework – ensuring clear deal registration terms, aligned incentives, and predictable co-sell motions.
- Limited Sales & Commercial TeamsThe Challenge: Small commercial teams get overwhelmed trying to balance direct sales, partner enablement, technical demos, and co-sell operations, causing the partner channel to stall.Acts as an instant fractional channel execution squad, delivering dedicated strategic advisory, ongoing partner recruitment, and 1-to-1 or group sales etiquette coaching to upskill internal and partner reps.
- Territorial SupportThe Challenge: Scaling into target territories (such as the UK or European hubs) without boots-on-the-ground presence leaves partners feeling unsupported, under-trained, and unengaged.Provides flexible Partners Office Days to travel directly alongside your sales or pre-sales reps to reseller offices – driving on-site enablement, joint customer calls, and field-level engagement.
- Other (Vendor-Specified Requirements)The Challenge: Every SaaS scale-up has unique operational quirks – whether it is integrating with specific regional distribution networks, navigating complex tender processes, or orchestrating bespoke vertical campaigns that standard playbooks miss.Provides a flexible, consultative framework allowing vendors to specify exact custom requirements, leveraging Partners+’s deep channel expertise to design and execute tailored solutions.
- New Product LaunchThe Challenge: Launching a new SaaS module or solution into an established channel ecosystem often fails to get traction because partner reps stick to selling what they already know.Executes focused enablement campaigns, joint customer roadshows, and targeted reseller recruitment to ensure your new product gets immediate field visibility and seller buy-in.
- Cross-Selling & UpsellingThe Challenge: Existing partner accounts often stagnate, selling only a fraction of your portfolio while missing lucrative cross-sell and upsell opportunities across their customer base.Conducts deep account mapping sessions and delivers specialised training for partner reps to identify white-space opportunities and position higher-value product tiers.
- Growth Within the RegionThe Challenge: Expanding market share within key territories (such as the UK or Europe) requires localised ecosystem alignment, local market intelligence, and hands-on partner engagement that remote teams cannot deliver.Provides dedicated regional focus and on-site Partners Office Days, accompanying your sales and pre-sales teams to partner offices to drive localised co-selling and build deep regional relationships.
- Doubling Down & Protecting the Bottom LineThe Challenge: Under economic pressure, enterprise vendors must maximise return on existing partner relationships while keeping fixed headcount overheads lean and predictable.Delivers high-impact, fractional channel leadership and field execution – enabling you to scale partner revenue without adding expensive full-time executive headcount to your payroll.
- Strategic & Alliance DevelopmentThe Challenge: Navigating complex GSI partnerships, cloud marketplace co-selling (AWS, Microsoft, Google), or tier-1 distributor relationships requires senior-level alliance experience that operational channel managers lack.Architects and manages high-level strategic alliance frameworks, co-sell mechanics, and joint GTM motions to unlock tier-1 partner mindshare and drive enterprise-scale deals.
- Other (Vendor-Specified Requirements)The Challenge: Established vendors frequently face unique operational bottlenecks – ranging from legacy partner programme restructuring and MDF/JMF optimisation to bespoke compliance or channel conflicts.Offers a completely adaptable consultative model, allowing leadership teams to define specific strategic outcomes that Partners+ designs, executes, and delivers against.
Who you are
- Start-up vendor
- Established vendor
Working with Partners+
- 1. Channel Visibility & MindshareDisrupt! Break Through the Noise and Become Visible
- 2. Frontline Sales Buy-In & EnablementWin the Trust of Frontline Sales Teams Who Actually Close Deals
- 3. Sustained Channel MomentumEliminate Channel Slumps with Repeatable Revenue Cadence
- 4. Strategic Joint Business PlanningCo-Create Actionable Growth Roadmaps with Clear Accountability
- 5. Boots-on-the-Ground Field SupportProvide Localised Enablement and Direct Co-Selling Expertise
Your technology areas
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Digital Transformation & Cloud Services
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Enterprise Governance & Compliance
- Automation, Workflow & Infrastructure
- Unified Communications (UC)
Partners+ is a strategic "channel as a service" company that accelerates market entry and drives growth for technology vendors within the reseller ecosystem. We solve the challenge that stalls so many vendors – misalignment with resellers – through a comprehensive suite of services built to cultivate strong partnerships, develop pipeline, and drive revenue, whether you're an established vendor or a start-up.
Our team of experts brings a combined 50+ years of channel experience across enterprise sales, pre-sales, sales training, networking, and soft-skills training and enablement for vendors. We also train and enable sales teams at resellers, SIs, and MSPs – including providing the sales resources that help drive revenue.
The difference? Instead of hiring one person, you get a team of experts with established channel relationships who don't need 3–6 months to get things going.
Working with Partners+
Your suggested areas come first.
- In your plan
1. Channel Visibility & Mindshare
Disrupt! Break Through the Noise and Become Visible
Stop competing for attention inside crowded VAR, MSP and SI portfolios. We deploy targeted engagement strategies that put your products front and centre with executive decision-makers and partner leaders.
Key Focus: Partner portfolio positioning, executive sponsorships, and brand share of mind.
CALL TO ACTION:
- Partner Executive Sponsorship: Schedule quarterly executive alignment sessions (QBRs) between your leadership and partner C-suite decision-makers.
- SPIF & Incentive Launch: Run short-term seller incentives (SPIFs), rep rewards, and spot bonuses to drive immediate focus.
- Co-Branded Marketing Blitzes: Run joint webinar campaigns, email blasts, and customer-facing solution briefs co-branded with the partner.
- Partner Portal Priority: Optimise portal navigation to ensure your product collateral and deal registration tools are accessible in 2 clicks or less.
- In your plan
2. Frontline Sales Buy-In & Enablement
Win the Trust of Frontline Sales Teams Who Actually Close Deals
Reseller reps sell what they know and trust. We deliver hands-on training, deal-closing incentives, and streamlined sales playbooks that turn partner reps into active champions for your solutions.
Key Focus: Rep enablement workshops, co-selling playbooks, and partner incentive programmes.
CALL TO ACTION:
- Lunch-and-Learns & Blitz Days: Host interactive floor blitzes and virtual training sessions for partner account executives and sales engineers.
- Role-Based Battle Cards: Create 1-page "Cheat Sheets" detailing target customer profiles, competitive differentiators, and how to handle the top 5 objections.
- Certification & Accreditation: Roll out lightweight, bite-sized product and sales certifications for reseller teams.
- Co-Selling Sessions: Pair your internal channel reps with reseller AEs on live customer calls to model pitch dynamics.
- Acting on Behalf: Deploy certified vendor field specialists to join partner meetings, present solutions, handle complex client questions, and lead negotiations directly on the partner’s behalf.
- In your plan
3. Sustained Channel Momentum
Eliminate Channel Slumps with Repeatable Revenue Cadence
One-off wins don't build scalable channels. We construct repeatable co-marketing routines, pipeline reviews, and joint deal velocity programmes that keep your channel generating month over month.
Key Focus: Pipeline generation cadence, joint marketing campaigns, and deal registration optimisation.
CALL TO ACTION:
- Bi-Weekly Pipeline Hygiene Reviews: Inspect deal progress with partner sales managers to unblock stalled opportunities.
- Automated Deal Registration: Set up strict, fast SLA approval workflows for partner-registered deals to protect their margins.
- Channel SPIF Renewals & Contests: Rotate quarterly seller competitions, leaderboard challenges, and team dinners to maintain excitement.
- MDF (Marketing Development Funds) Management: Allocate and audit co-marketing budgets for high-performing partner events and campaigns.
- In your plan
4. Strategic Joint Business Planning
Co-Create Actionable Growth Roadmaps with Clear Accountability
Move beyond vague partner agreements. We facilitate structured joint business plans (JBPs) featuring shared KPIs, clear revenue milestones, and aligned executive targets.
Key Focus: Joint Business Plans (JBPs), target account mapping, and governance frameworks.
CALL TO ACTION:
- Account Mapping Workshops: Compare target account lists (TAM) to identify overlapping high-probability prospect opportunities.
- Joint Business Plan (JBP) Drafting: Establish signed annual agreements on revenue targets, resource allocations, and marketing commitments.
- Scorecards & Performance Tracking: Track quarterly revenue run-rates, pipeline creation ratios, and trained rep counts against targets.
- Tiering & Margin Optimisation: Define partner tiers (e.g., Silver, Gold, Platinum) tied to margin discounts, rebates, and dedicated support levels.
- In your plan
5. Boots-on-the-Ground Field Support
Provide Localised Enablement and Direct Co-Selling Expertise
Give your partners real operational strength. Our dedicated field specialists assist with customer demos, complex technical scoping, and local market enablement right alongside partner teams.
Key Focus: Local field assistance, live demo support, and technical co-selling.
CALL TO ACTION:
- On-Site Customer Demos & Scoping: Join reseller reps in-person or on video calls for high-value client presentations and Proofs of Concept (POCs).
- Field Event Execution: Host regional customer roundtables, VIP dinners, and trade show booth co-staffing with partner field teams.
- Proposal & RFP Assistance: Help reseller reps draft, price, and customise winning RFP responses and enterprise proposals.
- Post-Sale Onboarding Oversight: Ensure technical implementation goes smoothly so partner reps earn repeat expansion business.
Technologies
At Partners+, we bring deep, hands-on domain expertise in selling complex enterprise technology and cutting-edge digital solutions on behalf of vendors and resellers. Our field specialists don't just understand channel dynamics – they possess the technical fluency required to position, pitch, and close high-value deals across the entire modern IT stack:
Your technology areas come first.
- In your plan
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning:
Positioning advanced Generative AI models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks, MLOps pipelines, AI governance structures, and predictive analytics tools into enterprise environments.
- In your plan
Digital Transformation & Cloud Services:
Guiding clients through complex cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, GCP), legacy application modernisation, and digital workplace evolution.
- In your plan
Cybersecurity & Data Protection:
Selling end-to-end security architectures, including Zero Trust (ZTA), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- In your plan
Enterprise Governance & Compliance:
Demonstrating tangible business ROI across GRC platforms, automated control monitoring, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), and regulatory readiness (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- In your plan
Automation, Workflow & Infrastructure:
Pitching DevOps pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerisation, hybrid multi-cloud management, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
- In your plan
Unified Communications (UC):
Driving adoption for cloud telephony (UCaaS), omnichannel contact centres (CCaaS), and programmable communication APIs (CPaaS).
By translating intricate technical features into clear business outcomes, Partners+ bridges the gap between vendor innovation and partner sales execution, stepping into the field to represent your brand, handle technical objections, and accelerate revenue growth.
Contact UsChannel Alliances & Cloud Marketplaces
In today's B2B landscape, the term "alliance" has evolved. It is no longer just about signing a passive tier-1 partner agreement with a massive distributor and hoping for inbound leads. For SaaS scale-ups and IT services organisations, channel alliances are about orchestrated co-selling, ecosystem positioning, and mutual revenue creation.
Call to action:
Strategic Ecosystem Growth:
Build high-performing alliances across resellers, MSPs, technology partners, and Systems Integrators (GSIs).
AWS, Microsoft & Google Marketplace Readiness:
Tap into enterprise buyers’ pre-committed cloud budgets (AWS EDP, Microsoft MACC & Google Cloud CUD) to accelerate procurement and shorten deal cycles.
Hyperscaler Co-Sell Execution:
Unlock field-level co-selling across AWS ACE, Microsoft IP Co-Sell, and Google Cloud Partner Advantage so cloud reps actively help close your deals.
Channel-Led Private Offers (MPOs):
Empower trusted resellers and SIs to bundle your software with their services in a single marketplace transaction – protecting partner margins while scaling reach.
Ecosystem Mapping:
Align your product with the exact partners whose customer bases match your ideal buyer profile.
White-Label & OEM Solutions:
Package your core technology for MSPs, telcos, and large integrators to rebrand and sell as their own – unlocking high-volume recurring revenue without front-end customer acquisition costs.
Brown-Label & Powered-By Models:
Enable strategic partners to embed your capabilities within their own managed services under a co-branded or "Powered by" structure – retaining your brand equity while accelerating partner-led adoption.
Challenges in the channel
Navigating Channel Execution Challenges
Whether you are an emerging start-up scaling market reach or an established vendor re-energising legacy networks, channel growth brings unique operational friction. We help vendors overcome these structural bottlenecks to turn partner networks into reliable revenue engines.
Challenges Facing Emerging Start-ups
1.Mindshare & Credibility DeficitIn your plan
- The Problem
- Frontline reseller reps naturally favour established brands with instant market recognition. Emerging start-ups struggle to gain visibility inside crowded partner portfolios without massive co-marketing budgets.
- The Impact
- Resellers view unproven vendors as a risk to client relationships, resulting in low rep engagement and ignored product launches.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ embeds dedicated channel advocates directly within your target reseller branches. We build trust, run localised rep incentives (SPIFs), and deliver co-selling support on your behalf – instantly giving your brand the credibility and frontline visibility of an established market leader.
2.Investor ARR Pressure vs. Channel Ramp TimelinesIn your plan
- The Problem
- Building a profitable partner ecosystem traditionally takes 6 to 18 months, but VCs and board members demand rapid month-over-month ARR growth.
- The Impact
- A severe mismatch between financial burn rate and channel ramp time forces start-ups to prematurely abandon partner strategies or run out of runway.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ eliminates the multi-month ramp lag by bringing plug-and-play channel infrastructure, active reseller relationships, and turnkey co-selling playbooks. We compress your channel launch cycle from months to weeks so you hit investor ARR targets faster.
3.Geographic Expansion Without Local Field SupportIn your plan
- The Problem
- Scaling into new territories (EMEA, APAC, NA) through regional resellers fails when vendors cannot provide localised time-zone coverage, regulatory compliance, or technical support.
- The Impact
- Regional partners quickly abandon vendors that lack dedicated "boots-on-the-ground" support.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ acts as your instant, localised field team across global markets. We supply local time-zone coverage, run on-site client demos, and provide regional technical scoping so you expand geographically without expensive international headcount.
4.Direct Sales Channel ConflictIn your plan
- The Problem
- As early-stage start-ups scramble to meet monthly quotas, internal direct sales teams frequently compete with partners over the same high-value accounts.
- The Impact
- Damaged partner trust, high partner churn, and a negative reputation across reseller networks.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ establishes clear, field-tested rules of engagement and deal protection frameworks. We align internal sales incentives with partner success, ensuring your teams collaborate seamlessly rather than competing for deals.
5.Lack of Scalable Partner InfrastructureIn your plan
- The Problem
- Early-stage vendors lack dedicated partner portals, automated deal registration systems, formal training tracks, and clear margin structures.
- The Impact
- Slow deal approvals and operational friction drive reseller reps to sell easier competitor solutions.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ delivers turnkey partner enablement infrastructure. From lightweight training modules and battle cards to streamlined deal registration workflows, we remove all operational friction so partners find it effortless to transact with you.
Challenges Facing Established Vendors
1.Legacy Partner Complacency & StagnationIn your plan
- The Problem
- Mature partner networks often settle into comfortable maintenance and renewal cycles rather than proactively pitching new product suites.
- The Impact
- Stagnant top-line revenue growth and a failure to gain partner traction for new cloud or SaaS offerings.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ re-energises dormant partner networks. We deploy dedicated reps to sell on your behalf, run target account mapping workshops, and execute campaign blitzes that motivate partners to pitch your latest solutions to their installed base.
2.Complex Rules of Engagement & Channel ConflictIn your plan
- The Problem
- Managing multi-tiered enterprise partners alongside internal enterprise sales reps, systems integrators, and cloud marketplaces creates constant deal friction.
- The Impact
- Internal quota pressure leads to direct-versus-partner competition, eroding margin trust with strategic partners.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ brings neutral, expert channel governance. We implement objective deal arbitration, structured joint business planning (JBPs), and transparent margin tiers that restore partner trust and maximise total deal coverage.
3.Business Model Transition (Perpetual to SaaS / Consumption)In your plan
- The Problem
- Shifting from high-upfront perpetual licences to recurring subscription or usage models disrupts how traditional resellers capture profit.
- The Impact
- Partners resist lower upfront payouts, requiring complex restructuring of rebate and incentive models.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ guides your partners through recurring revenue transitions. We design attractive rebate structures, demonstrate how to sell high-margin wrapped services, and assist partner sales reps in closing multi-year SaaS agreements.
4.Bureaucratic Bloat & Slow Field ExecutionIn your plan
- The Problem
- Matrixed enterprise organisations suffer from slow legal reviews, delayed deal registrations, and regional silos.
- The Impact
- Nimbler, emerging competitors capitalise on vendor delays to steal partner mindshare and close deals faster.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ operates as an agile execution layer for your channel organisation. We bypass corporate inertia by stepping directly into the field to run client demos, co-sell, and close deals on your behalf before competitors can react.
5.Portfolio Overload & M&A Integration GapsIn your plan
- The Problem
- Rapid growth through acquisitions leaves established vendors with bloated, overlapping product portfolios that confuse partner reps.
- The Impact
- Reseller reps focus only on familiar core products and completely ignore newly acquired solutions.
- Why Partners+ Solution
- Partners+ simplifies complex portfolios into clear, outcome-focused solutions. We create bite-sized battle cards, bundle product offerings, and join customer calls to pitch newly acquired products on your behalf, accelerating portfolio cross-sell revenue.
The missing piece of the puzzle in your channel efforts...
Partners+ provides a unique and compelling value proposition for technology vendors seeking to penetrate & thrive within the reseller channel:
Accelerated Market Entry
We facilitate rapid access to established reseller networks, bypassing traditional barriers to entry.
Strategic Relationship Development
We cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels within reseller organisations.
Enhanced Sales Enablement
We empower reseller sales teams with comprehensive training, resources, and support to effectively promote and sell vendor solutions.
Pipeline Generation & Growth
We drive net-new pipeline opportunities and accelerate revenue growth through targeted channel initiatives.
Professional Services Integration
We connect vendors with skilled service delivery partners to ensure seamless implementation and customer satisfaction.
We have a team of people to help drive revenue, including:
- Pre-sales resources
- SMB, mid-market and enterprise sales experience
- Sales training
- Networking and soft skills training
- Enablement for vendors, resellers and MSPs across the channel
SO IF YOU ARE:
- In your plan
Start-up vendor:
Tech start-ups seeking to bypass slow partner ramps and convert resellers into active revenue drivers.
- In your plan
Established vendor:
Market-leading vendors looking for additional support to reactivate stagnant partner networks and unlock untapped channel revenue.
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Unlock your channel potential with Partners+
Partners+ are your dedicated channel experts. Our team of experts thrive on challenges, constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver unparalleled results. We work with a range of technologies, including data protection, cyber security and data governance.
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