This webinar takes a look at the current SimpleSignal Partner Program and outlines ideas for future improvements to the program. During this session, partners offered feedback and advice on potential improvements to the program.

1. SimpleSignal
Partner Program
2014
Presented By:
Donna Sudderth
Director of Marketing
donna@simplesignal.com
@donna0779

2. Agenda
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Review of SimpleSignal’s current Partner
Program
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Ideas from the SimpleSignal team
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Open discussion for new ideas and
feedback

3. SimpleSignal’s 7 Commitments
1. Our culture is built around you
2. Dedicated account manager
3. Timely commission payment
4. Flexible financing options
5. Your own marketing team
6. Training and webinars
7. Commitment to excellence and integrity

4. Dedicated Channel Managers
Marc
Segal
Michael
Sterl
Ryan
McDowell
Shannon
Martin
sherpa@simplesignal.com
www.simplesignal.com/sherpa/blog
@sherpa2cloud
Scott
Davidson
Jeff
Sexton

5. New Channel Manager Map
www.simplesignal.com/cm

6. Program Highlights
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Downloadable Product Data Sheets in the Resource
Library
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Email Marketing templates (HTML & Plain text)
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Sales Tools
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Monthly sales training webinars
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On-site lunch-n-learns
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Sales support
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Quarterly promotions & SPIFFs
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Partner of the Year Award

7. Some New Ideas...
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Partner Recognition Program
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Quarterly awards based on growth, new deals,
customized solutions, etc.
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Year-long contest based on growth
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Prizes to include:
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Gift Cards
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Tech gifts (iPad, Chromebook, etc.)
Trip to ...
Annual awards to be presented at Channel Partners
2015 in Las Vegas

8. Some New Ideas...
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Improved Marketing & Sales Support
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Easier access to marketing materials
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Resource Library improvements
Partner Portal updates
Co-branded marketing materials
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Standardization of requesting co-branded
materials
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Branded case studies based on actual solutions
sold by partners

9. Suggestions from you...
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What can we do to improve our partner program?
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What promotions or SPIFFs would you like to see?
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What types of incentives would interest you?
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What sort of training topics would you like to see
this year?
Suggestions?
donna@simplesignal.com

10. Upcoming Events
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Feb 4 - 13: Technology Partner webinars
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Feb 26 - 28: Channel Partners Conference
(Las Vegas)
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Feb 26: SimpleSignal Cocktail Hour @ Channel Partners
(Public House in the Venetian from 2 - 4 pm)
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March 11: Monthly partner webinar