Building a Global Partner Program: From Strategy to Execution

1. Building a Global Partner Program: From Strategy to Execution Chris Gorglione, Segway Scott Safe, Network Physics Viviana Padilla, salesforce.com

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3. 3 Agenda Introductions The Challenges of Global Programs Best Practices Customer Stories Segway Network Physics Inc. Question and Answers Salesforce PRM Solution Summary

4. 4 The Challenges of Going Global With Channels I�ve seen companies struggle with�. Business rules Communications Localization Training Strategies

5. 5 Act Globally While Acting Locally! One database. One experience. One international program. Tools to help: X-portals Record types Sales processes Page layouts Field level security Workflow Consolidated reporting

6. 6 Let�s Hear What Our Customers Have To Say

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8. 8 Segway Inc. Develop and manufacture personal transportation products Over 100 dealers in NA 33 Distributors around the world Focus on police & security, short distance commuting and consumer recreation

9. 9 Segway Inc. � Key Challenges Business Challenge Strong, qualified lead generation (web, tradeshows, in-bound calls). No consistent method to distribute leads to partners No way for partners to report back on deal activity No visibility into close rates and marketing effectiveness. Anecdotal feedback that leads were not being followed by the channel. Technology Challenge No internal resources to develop or implement a new system. Custom solutions were far beyond of budget. Qualified leads were �falling through the cracks� No way to track marketing ROI Conflict between Commercial Sales and Channel Partners � both working on same deals. Potential customer pre-purchase frustration. No consistency across global markets

10. 10 Segway Inc. � The Solution Implementation Strategy Installed and configured PRM to demo internally. Added functionality for channel to report retail sales. Added customer satisfaction functionality based on retail sales. Rolled-out to select group of channel partners for testing and feedback. Organized web conferences to introduce and train the channel. Developed incentives to reward usage and changed policies to stem channel conflict. Salesforce PRM 125+ users Oracle Integration Trained channel using web conferences. Marketing & Sales Initiative 1 day to install / configure and 2 weeks of testing before roll-out

11. 11 Reaching All Markets and Channels Globally Did a phased roll out with partners globally Tested with key markets and then rolled out offering

12. 12 Segway Inc. � Results Outcome 75% of the channel was logging into the portal by the end of the first month. Able to verify that leads were being read and followed-up. Commercial sales team was able to work with the channel by seeing what partners were working on. Easily see what marketing campaigns were most effective. Visibility into customer satisfaction with dealers / distributors. More accurate customer information.

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14. 14 Network Physics Inc. Develop, manufacture, market & sell exclusively through resellers Application Performance Insight products. Over 85 Resellers in N.A. and EMEA Focus on every vertical market and networking-based Resellers. Alignment with key technology Partners � F5, IBM, Citrix, Juniper

15. 15 The CEO Challenge: Go 100% Channel in 30 Days Business Challenge Competitive market with legacy �Direct� players CEO objective to go all Channel � in 30 days Technology Challenge Marketing far short of resources Needed channel program AND automation tools Short window of opportunity Internal efforts showed 3-4 different Partner Portal Sites Ramping up marketing investment in Campaigns, Lead generation, and channel enablement Partner prospects did not want to be first, nor the last to jump in Clear feedback that Leads and Deal Registration was going to drive our business Opportunity to lead the pack meant having to move fast

16. 16 Portal Decision Vendor Decision Looked at multiple competing solutions � Commercial Products Channel companies PR firms/Lead gen companies Media Co�s offerings Internal webmaster proposal Used SFA for 2+ years Chose Salesforce PRM for breadth of product, roadmap, willingness to partner together, and integration with SFA Implementation Utilized GrowthCircle and internal efforts Deployed Initially to NA, EMEA thereafter Did the priority items First Clean up the �Direct data� Create the Partner-based model Processes Develop the Partner Program ?> Two way street with capabilities of Portal Salesforce PRM 85+ Partners � expecting 300 by �07 Extensive in-house testing � utilize test accounts Leads, Deal Registration, Campaigns, Knowledgebase Needed 30+ Days to roll out.

17. 17 We Took Our Strategies Local and Made Changes Talked to partners globally Global strategy was modified with EMEA roll-out Modified deal program Removed protection Observations: EMEA partner are more portal centric They demand all communications go through the portal It must be the time zones�.?

18. 18 Our Results 75% of the channel was logging into the portal by the end of the first month Partner reticence ceased. Partners talked to the press openly about the success model of NP, and how fast we have reacted to their needs Won Gartner IT ChannelVision praise for our Enterprise VAR program Invited to Salesforce Partner Portal Board of Advisors Channel friendly program

19. 19 Demo Channel Partners � Dealer & Distributors # Partners: ~86 Key Requirements Distribute leads Deal Registration Timely Sales Tools & News Technical KnowledgeBase Understand marketing effectiveness Sales Forecast

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21. 21 One Pipeline. One Application. One Salesforce. 

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