Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Tyler Ackerman is a seasoned Channels & Alliances professional with over a decade of experience driving strategic partnerships, channel development, and account management in the technology industry. With a strong background in sales, business development, and client relations, he excels at identifying and cultivating mutually beneficial relationships that drive revenue growth and market expansion.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Channels & Alliances lead at Thatch, Tyler is responsible for building and managing a robust network of strategic partners, including technology providers, resellers, and system integrators. He focuses on developing innovative go-to-market strategies, negotiating partnership agreements, and coordinating joint marketing and sales initiatives to drive new customer acquisition and account expansion. Under his leadership, Thatch has successfully scaled its channel program, resulting in a significant increase in partner-influenced revenue.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Thatch, Tyler held various sales and leadership roles at prominent technology companies, including Rippling, Paylocity, Hixme, and Zenefits. As a Channels & Alliances Manager at Rippling, he spearheaded the development of the company's partner ecosystem, forging strategic partnerships that contributed to Rippling's rapid growth and market penetration. Earlier in his career, Tyler demonstrated his sales prowess as a District Sales Manager at Paylocity and a Senior Account Executive at Yelp.com, where he consistently exceeded revenue targets and received recognition for his outstanding performance.
Academic Background
Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Channel strategy and program management
- Relationship building and partnership development
- Account management and client retention
- Sales and revenue generation
- Negotiation and contract management
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Business development and market expansion
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Tyler has played a pivotal role in driving the success of the organizations he has served. At Rippling, he was instrumental in establishing the company's first-ever channel program, which contributed to a significant increase in partner-influenced revenue and expanded the company's market reach. In his previous roles, Tyler consistently exceeded sales quotas and received recognition for his outstanding performance, earning him a reputation as a top-performing sales professional.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strong leadership skills, and proven track record of success, Tyler Ackerman is poised to continue making a meaningful impact in the technology industry. As the Channels & Alliances lead at Thatch, he is dedicated to leveraging his expertise to build strategic partnerships, drive business growth, and deliver exceptional value to the company and its customers.
