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GFI Global Partner Program Jim Semersky Director of Channel Sales. Why team with GFI?. Growth Profitability Market Leadership Unparalleled Support A Win-Win Partnership GFI will invest more to top contributing Partners that are committed to deliver business results. Program Objectives.
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GFI Global Partner ProgramJim SemerskyDirector of Channel Sales
Why team with GFI? • Growth • Profitability • Market Leadership • Unparalleled Support • A Win-Win Partnership • GFI will invest more to top contributing Partners that are committed to deliver business results
Program Objectives • Growth • Our goal is to significantly grow in the SMB space • Recent price reductions have generated increased leads • Our focus will be on new license sales • Coverage • 120,000 Networks Managed • 39 Million Seats installed • Our partners provide the coverage to scale • Retained margin • New license sales are rewarded with increased margins • Deal Registration improves partner loyalty with increase margins on GFI’s higher MSRP products. • Reward Investment • Tiered VAR program rewards partner commitment with tiered margins
Corporate Overview • Founded 1992 • Over 200 employees worldwide • Offices in the US, UK, Malta, Australia, Hong Kong and Germany • Over 200,000 customer installations worldwide • Global network of Partners • Product portfolio designed and priced for the SMB market • Numerous industry awards
Global Partner Program Framework • Account Management • Partner Margins • Deal Registration • Product Training and Certification • Partner Marketing and Sales Tools • Partner Program Support • Lead Generation and Qualification • Try GFI!
GFI Global Partner Program Account Management • All Partners have a dedicated Channel Account Manager • Primary Role is New Business Development • Quarterly Business Reviews • Market Development Programs • Product and pricing updates • Training for Partner Sales and Technical resources • Lead Generation and Management • Assistance with non-standard orders
GFI Global Partner Program Margins • Tiered Margins dependent on GFI Partner level • Margins are determined by Partner revenue contribution • Margins are calculated semi annually • Partner Margins range from 25% - 35% on New License Sales
GFI Global Partner Program Deal Registration • Available to all Value Added Resellers • Focused on New License and New maintenance sales • Maintenance Renewals do not qualify • 10% additional margin to partners • Opportunity must be >$2,500 • Opportunity must close within 90 days of registration
GFI Global Partner Program Product Training and Certification • Available to GFI Partners Worldwide • Web based training Module on all products • Partner certification established and tracked by GFI • Courses typically take 60 minutes to complete • GFI Leads are only provided to Partners who are certified in specific products • Certificates of completion available for all students completing courseware
GFI Global Partner Program Marketing and Sales Tools • Available to all Partners Worldwide • Password protected Reseller Area • Contents include • Product Pricing • Product Specific Literature with the ability to co-brand • White Papers • Case Studies • Reference Accounts • Press Releases • Recorded Partner Webinars • Live product demo calendar and registration • Support Phone numbers • And more!
GFI Global Partner Program Partner Support (1/2) • Available to all Partners Worldwide • Provided at no cost to Partners • 30 day product evaluation available for customer download/evaluation • NFR software available to Partners for use and customer support • Partner technical support available via phone and email
GFI Global Partner Program Partner Support (2/2) • Partner “Hotline” available for onsite questions • Live Product demo’s available for Partners and their customers to assist with pre-sales questions • Recorded product demo’s available for customer and Partner reference • Channel Account Managers can facilitate customized webinars for Partners and their customer base upon request.
GFI Global Partner Program Lead Generation and Qualification (1/2) • TRY GFI!!!! • Partner driven lead generation process • Maintains lead and opportunity ID for Partner ownership • Leads are owned and managed by the GFI Partner • If qualifications are met, leads can be registered by Partner
GFI Global Partner Program Lead Generation and Qualification (2/2) • No cost to the GFI Partner • TRY GFI becomes the Partner “call to action” on all campaigns • Partner Channel Account Managers can assist in construction • TRY GFI will be a requirement for “Find a Reseller” on the GFI Website • Provides Partners will higher quality leads and solidifies ownership
Questions? • Jim Semersky • jsemersky@gfi.com