Channel Deal Desk Specialist

The Channel Deal Desk team is dedicated to optimizing and safeguarding the commercial integrity of partner-sourced deals across the organization. The primary objective is to ensure all deals are efficiently structured, swiftly approved, and fully compliant with internal policies and external regulations through a centralized process. This role provides comprehensive sales administration support to Channel Managers for all partner-sourced and channel-managed opportunities. This role will also cover support for other Global GTM opportunities, in addition to the Channel, within Deal Desk.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and submitting Deal Approval Requests (DARs) for proposals and contracts.
• Ensure all required documentation (contracts, pricing, provisioning requests) is complete and attached to the Business Opportunity (BO) in the CRM.
• Monitor deal progress through the Deal Approval System, escalating delays or missing inputs to Regional Channel Leaders.
• Apply compliance standards such as SOX and ASC 606 in deal documentation.
• Support the automated approval routing process by validating conditions (e.g., geography, license type, discount thresholds).
• Collaborate with partner leadership, sales, finance, legal, and product teams to gather inputs for non-standard deal structures.
• Maintain SLA awareness and ensure deals are processed within expected timelines.
• Track and report on deal desk metrics such as approval turnaround times and volume of deal types (add-ons, call-offs, proposals, contracts).
• Share insights and reports with Channel Leadership.
• The candidate is expected to cover the business hours of the supported region.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of channel sales processes and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and deal approval workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams (sales, finance, legal, product).
• Knowledge of compliance standards (SOX, ASC 606) is a plus.

Qualifications

The Channel Deal Desk Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of partner-sourced deals. This position supports the sales organization by managing deal approvals, validating compliance, and streamlining processes to enable timely and accurate deal execution.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sales operations, deal desk, or channel management.
• Proven experience working with CRM systems and approval workflows.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards and commercial policies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global or offshore deal desk environment.
• Knowledge of SOX and ASC 606 compliance standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

Salary range: PLN 100,000–130,000 gross per year + 10% annual bonus on an employment contract

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