We are currently gathering profiles for future opportunities for the position of Manager Channel Planning based in Islamabad. This role reports directly to the Stream Head of Channel Planning and involves managing one direct report while providing collaborative leadership to an extended cross-functional team of seven members. Candidates will be contacted only if shortlisted for a relevant opening, which may not be immediately available. The application deadline is 27th August 2025.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Target Setting: Establish and implement monthly performance targets and KPIs for sales teams and partners using data-driven insights. Set ambitious yet realistic goals to enhance sales productivity and partner effectiveness.
Sales Promotion: Develop and oversee sales promotions focused on product bundling and cross-selling across various sales channels. Create time-sensitive campaigns to accelerate sales growth and increase channel engagement in priority areas.
Sales Channel Collaboration: Build structured collaboration mechanisms with sales teams and channels to align on performance KPIs and growth strategies. Conduct regular performance reviews and feedback sessions with business support managers to identify challenges and improvement opportunities. Incorporate sales team feedback into incentive models to ensure alignment and motivation.
Compensation Structure Optimization: Design and refine compensation and incentive frameworks tailored to complex sales ecosystems, supporting both immediate results and long-term strategic growth such as cloud sales, enterprise sales, or solution selling. Ensure that compensation plans encourage sustainable strategic deals without undermining short-term sales efforts.
Performance Tracking and Payout Management: Develop and maintain real-time performance tracking dashboards with automated payout calculations to promote transparency and motivation. Guarantee accuracy and timely processing of incentive payouts.
Competitive Edge: Create differentiated incentive frameworks and sales programs based on thorough market and competitor analysis, enabling the organization to maintain a competitive advantage amid evolving partner and channel trends.
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related discipline is essential. Candidates should have over six years of experience in B2B Channel Planning within telecommunications or high-growth technology sectors, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning.
A deep understanding of enterprise sales cycles, partner/channel dynamics, and sales enablement within complex or matrixed organizations is required. Proven expertise in P&L management, revenue streams, and cost structures is necessary, with the ability to connect incentive outcomes to overall business profitability.
Experience in developing automated performance tracking dashboards and payout calculation models is critical. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data analysis and reporting tools is expected. Candidates must be able to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable business insights.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Joining Jazz means becoming part of one of Pakistan’s largest private sector organizations, committed to transforming the lives of over 74 million customers. The company promotes a unique professional culture driven by visionary leadership and continuous learning opportunities. Jazz fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports the growth of every employee.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s success and empower millions in an increasingly digital economy. Jazz is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.