[Hiring] Junior Internal Distribution Partner Account Manager @Extreme Networks

Role Description

Come become part of something big with us! We are a global leader, with hubs in Europe, North America, South America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

Personality Profile

• Ambitious, organised professional who thrives on building genuine relationships with Extreme’s partners.
• Naturally curious about how businesses work and enjoy learning the ins and outs of the distribution channel and its operations.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and genuinely excited about supporting the distribution team and our distributors in achieving goals.
• Enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Comfortable asking questions, receptive to feedback, and keen to develop expertise in distribution partnerships and sales enablement.

Relationship Building (Foundation Level)

• Strong interpersonal presence with genuine interest in connecting with distributors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly and maintain positive working relationships.
• Natural inclination to follow up consistently and be reliable in communications.
• Learns to navigate multi-level organisational structures under mentorship.

Sales Foundation

• Understanding of basic sales processes and distribution models.
• Ability to support sales activities and gather relevant market feedback.
• Developing knowledge of how reseller channels contribute to revenue.
• Learns to identify sales opportunities and escalate appropriately.

Communication Skills

• Clear, professional verbal and written communication in both German and English.
• Capability to present information in organised, structured formats.
• Learning to adapt communication style for different audiences.

Analytical Mindset

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Ability to track distributor performance metrics and identify trends.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational capabilities.
• Learning to support data-driven decision making.

Operational Support

• Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Proactive in managing administrative tasks and follow-ups.
• Strong coordination skills for scheduling and conducting meetings, webinars, and training sessions.
• Develops understanding of forecasting, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot.

Team Collaboration

• Able to work cross-functionally with the EMEA iDPam, EMEA DPam team, Channel Team, Distribution Marketing, Distribution Operations, and regional sales teams.
• Comfortable supporting colleagues and learning from experienced team members.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Brings trusted advisor attitude.

Growth Trajectory

This role is positioned as a career springboard, offering exposure to partner management, channel strategy, and regional operations. Success here builds the foundation for advancement into further distribution roles or other channel-facing positions. You'll develop both the technical knowledge of distribution partnerships and the interpersonal sophistication required for various roles.

OTE

OTE is on a 60/40 split and is based on qualifications and experience between 55-60 OTE.

Benefits

• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information.
• These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
• If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.