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Channel Catalyst™


What is Channel Catalyst™?

Channel Catalyst™ is a strategic channel performance program that ensures the design, development and rapid execution of the right channel model

The Current Problem with Channels

It is difficult for companies to scale rapidly and efficiently through the organic hiring of direct sales reps.  The winners will micro-segment markets and capture true value-added partners to deliver focused solutions. Despite the importance of the focused solutions, companies have chronically underachieved with Channels. Typically, companies settle for the “contract and lunch” (whereby companies sign up a large number of channel partners without commitment to joint success) approach to Channel partnerships. As a result, few companies are maximizing their Return on Channel Investment (ROCI™) because they fail to effectively:

  • Develop the right Channel model
    • Deploy sufficient seed capital and resources to create an effective Push-Pull dynamic with the Channel
  • Establish the right Channel strategy and operational framework
    • The right approach is a  “joint venture” relationship
  • Create a value-centric model
    • This model should be centered on delivering the right solution to the right market with the right partner
  • Mobilize Channel partners
    • It is important to capture true mind and wallet “share” to deliver rapid market penetration

Channel Catalyst™ is Different

VizQuest will transform your channel performance with Channel Catalyst™ by delivering the following:

  • Joint venture collaboration
    • A Channel partner is a trusted collaborator and shares your goals, risks and rewards
  • Network effects and driving more revenue through more productive partners
    • Network effects improve acceleration of channel sales and market development performance
  • Improved utilization of sales and marketing resources
    • An increase sales in capacity and performance is possible while reducing customer acquisition costs
  • Expanded markets by leveraging your partners value-proposition and market reach
    • Your partners should engage new customer segments with more focused solutions
  • ROCI - Return on Channel Investment
    • ROCI is achieved by maximizing the channel revenue production while reducing customer acquisition costs and channel support expense
 

Channel Catalyst™ Results

  • Increased yield of Channel while reducing ramp-up and support costs
  • Maximized and accelerated ROCI
  • Reduced cost and time of Channel Development
  • Accelerated pace of “best-in-class” Channel lock-up
  • Earlier capture of revenue and new customers
  

“82% of executives view partners as the prime vehicle for revenue growth over the next 2 years.”

- Accenture