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LeagueApps · 2 hours ago

Channel Manager - Partnerships & Alliances

LeagueApps is the operating system for youth and local sports leaders, providing technology and community support. The Channel Manager, Partnerships & Alliances, will focus on transforming strategic partnerships into growth channels through relationship management and sales strategy.

LocalSaaSSmall and Medium BusinessesSoftwareSports
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Responsibilities

Own the pipeline and ARR targets derived from the assigned partner portfolio
Design, implement, and manage structured referral and resale programs, including contracting, commission/incentive structures, and co-selling guidelines
Establish clear, repeatable, and scalable processes for partners to submit leads and opportunities, ensuring seamless handover to the LeagueApps sales team (SDRs/AEs)
Conduct quarterly and annual reviews with top-tier partners (JVA, ABCA, soccer.com) to establish joint revenue goals, enablement plans, and go-to-market strategies
Serve as the primary point of contact for key partner executives and operational staff, ensuring LeagueApps maintains high visibility and alignment with their strategic goals
Collaborate with LeagueApps Marketing to plan and execute co-branded initiatives, webinars, and partner presence at major conventions (e.g., USCC) to generate demand
Develop and deliver comprehensive training and enablement materials, including pitch decks, product overviews, competitive differentiation, and lead qualification criteria for partner staff
Utilize Salesforce and partner tracking tools to accurately forecast partner-influenced and partner-sourced revenue
Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including Partner-Generated Leads (PGL), Partner-Influenced Pipeline (PIP), and Partner-Attributed ARR
Ensure partners are leveraging any necessary technology (e.g., partner portal, shared CRM views) for efficient communication and data exchange

Qualification

Channel Sales StrategyPartnership ManagementB2B SaaS ExperienceSalesforcePartner Enablement ProgramsExecutive CommunicationRelationship ManagementKPI TrackingEntrepreneurial Mindset

Required

3+ years of experience in Partnerships, Channel Sales, Business Development, or Alliance Management, preferably within a B2B SaaS environment
Proven track record of driving measurable revenue through channel partners, rather than just through co-marketing or sponsorship
Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships
Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and partner management platforms
Prior experience working within or closely with the youth sports or sports association ecosystem (e.g., NGBs, major coaching associations)
Experience launching and scaling partner enablement and referral programs from the ground up
Demonstrated ability to be entrepreneurial, working independently to build new processes where none currently exist

Benefits

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, HSA
Commuter Benefits
Home-Office Stipend
Sports Leagues subsidies for employees and their children
Cell phone and gym subsidies
Mental Health Resources; Talk Space

Company

LeagueApps

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LeagueApps is the operating system and professional community for the most enterprising youth and local sports organizers.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$35M
Key Investors
Accel-KKRContour Venture Partners
2024-10-11Private Equity
2021-07-19Series B· $15M
2015-08-12Series A· $13M

Leadership Team

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Brian Litvack
CEO and Co-Founder
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Steve Parker
CTO & Co-Founder
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