Partner Account Manager

We are seeking a Partner Account Manager to drive revenue growth and channel success by managing and expanding relationships with our strategic reseller and distributor partners. This role is responsible for increasing market share, building executive-level relationships, and driving awareness of the Ekahau product line solutions across the partner ecosystem. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a channel sales model, preferably in software and/or SaaS sales, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow revenue across a defined set of strategic reseller and distributor accounts

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned partners and act as their advocate within Ekahau

Execute joint business plans to drive pipeline creation, deal registration, and quarterly sales targets

Drive awareness and market share by engaging strategically with partner sales reps and identifying keyinfluencers within partner organizations

Cultivate and develop executive-level relationships with partner stakeholders to align on business goals andlong-term success

Conduct regular partner business reviews, sales trainings, and enablement sessions to ensure partner readinessand motivation

Identify, develop, and close co-sell opportunities with and through the partner ecosystem

Ensure Salesforce hygiene is maintained through accurate and timely opportunity updates, partner activitytracking, and pipeline forecasting

Coordinate with internal teams including marketing, sales, support, and product to deliver a seamless partnerexperience

Monitor partner performance and market trends to provide insights and drive program improvements

Ensure partner compliance with Ekahau's channel policies, pricing structures, and deal registration guidelines

Job Qualifications

5+ years of experience in channel sales, partner account management, or similar roles

Proven success working with resellers, VARs, distributors, or system integrators

Experience selling software/SaaS solutions; wireless networking or IT infrastructure a strong plus

Deep understanding of the channel sales lifecycle and partner co-selling dynamics

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with sales reps and executive decision-makers

Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic account management skills

Strong discipline in maintaining CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and reporting accuracy

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred

Ability to travel occasionally to partner or industry events (10–20%)

About
Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau, and RootMetrics to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.

Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and help close the digital divide. At the same time, we amplify the real-world experiences of individuals and businesses that rely on connectivity to work, learn, and communicate. From measuring and analyzing connectivity to driving industry innovation, Ookla helps the world stay connected.

About Accenture
Accenture helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.

Compensation Range
Ookla provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is $100,000 to $130,000 . Ind ividual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.

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