Salesbuildr Welcomes James Steel
Published April 2, 2024
James Steel joins Salesbuildr, representing the brand through podcasts, interviews, videos and various industry events.
Salesbuildr, the premium sales platform for IT services providers, is thrilled to welcome James Steel to the team. With over two decades of experience in sales and marketing within the IT channel, James brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of driving partner success.
Extensive Industry Experience
James has held significant leadership roles at CompTIA, Zen Software, and MailStore. He most recently served as the Senior Partner Community Advocate at Akamai Technologies, spearheading partner development and content strategy, especially in the realm of cloud computing services and within the managed services space.
James Steel's Career Highlights:
- Over 20 years of experience in IT channel sales and marketing
- Senior Partner Community Advocate at Akamai Technologies
- Leadership roles at CompTIA, Zen Software, and MailStore
- Expertise in cloud computing services and managed services
Leadership Perspective
“We are delighted to welcome James Steel to the Salesbuildr team. James brings a deep understanding of the MSP landscape and a proven ability to build and nurture successful partner relationships. His expertise will be instrumental in driving our channel strategy forward and empowering MSPs to achieve greater sales success.”
Victor Raessen, Founder and CEO of Salesbuildr
Role and Responsibilities
James will be representing Salesbuildr digitally and physically through podcasts, interviews, videos and various industry events. His role will be pivotal in strengthening our relationships with the MSP community and ensuring that our channel partners have the support and resources they need to succeed.
- Digital Representation: Leading podcasts, interviews, and video content creation
- Industry Events: Physical presence at key MSP and IT channel events
- Partner Development: Building and nurturing successful partner relationships
- Channel Strategy: Driving forward our overall channel strategy and execution
James's Vision
“I am excited to join Salesbuildr and lead the channel efforts to support MSPs in maximising their sales potential. Salesbuildr's innovative sales software and commitment to empowering MSPs align perfectly with my passion for driving partner success. I'm excited to help shine a light on the challenges Salesbuildr tackles for MSPs, as well as the exceptional team driving its success behind the scenes.”
James Steel, Salesbuildr
Strengthening Our Commitment
The team at Salesbuildr are proud to have James onboard. James's appointment underscores Salesbuildr's commitment to strengthening its channel ecosystem and providing MSPs with the tools and resources they need to thrive in today's competitive market.
With James leading our channel efforts, we're positioned to better serve our MSP partners, understand their evolving needs, and continue developing solutions that drive real business results. His deep industry knowledge and passion for partner success will be invaluable as we continue to grow and expand our reach within the MSP community.
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