The interview process for the Partner Sales Manager position was comprehensive and professional. It consisted of three main stages:
Recruiter Screen: A standard 30-minute call focusing on my experience in channel sales and my understanding of the LSA ecosystem.
Hiring Manager Interview: This was a deep dive into my track record of driving revenue through third-party partners. We discussed specific strategies for managing international organizations and how to optimize underperforming channels.
Panel/Stakeholder Interview: I met with members of the marketing and operations teams. This stage focused heavily on cross-functional collaboration and how I manage relationships between the company and its external partners.
The team was transparent about their KPIs and the current challenges facing their partnership network. It felt less like a "grilling" and more like a high-level business discussion about how to scale their reach.