Symantec SMB Specialization for Partners

Partners like you have proven expertise in providing solutions to Small and Mid-sized businesses. At Symantec, we have introduced the SMB Specialization to recognize your expertise and to help you grow your business and drive revenues.

By increasing your knowledge of Symantec’s industry leading SMB solutions, you’ll be able to stay competitive in a growing market, increase your sales and receive even more benefits from Symantec.

Benefits

Exclusive Benefit for SMB Specialists – Join the Aspire program and earn a 15% rebate
Eligible SMB Specialists who enroll in the Aspire program can earn a unique 15% Aspire rebate – an additional 5% above the regular 10% rebate calculation offered to all other partners (Channel Registered and Silver partners only).

Connect to Symantec Customers
SMB Specialists receive a listing and their company logo on Symantec's Partner Locator, putting you in touch with thousands of potential Symantec customers looking for SMB Solutions. We have updated our advanced search capability in the US so customers can now search for SMB specific partners and only SMB Specialists will be displayed (Partner Profile completion required).

Connect to a Dedicated Sales team
SMB Specialists have their own toll-free number to receive Priority access to Symantec’s Partner Hotline. Specialist partners also have access to a designated Partner Account Manager for your territory.

Tools and Resources to drive more sales

• You'll receive a welcome email with information on how to access program benefits and how to highlight your company on Symantec's Partner Locator
• We’ll also order select SMB Not-for-Resale (NFR) products upon enrollment, so you can check out our latest products (Channel Registered and Silver partners only).

Need Support? Symantec’s got your back

• Your company will receive priority access to Technical Support Services, in addition to two complementary Technical Support incidents, (valid for one year from date of enrollment), just in case you need assistance. (for Channel Registered Partners only)

Show off your Achievements

• We’ll send you a Symantec Sales Professional for SMB Specialization accreditation certificate after program requirements are completed - Professionally designed for display in your office.
• We’ll provide a logo for your business card.
• And don’t forget, Symantec’s Partner Locator will feature your business as an SMB Specialist.

Let us know how we’re doing

Important communications tailored for SMB Specialists, including news flashes, webcasts, product information, and policy information will be sent to you as available. Be sure to opt-in to email communications in PartnerNet to enable delivery of these important bulletins.

We also want to hear your feedback, so we’ll be sending you our annual Partner Satisfaction Survey to get your thoughts on how Symantec can continue to improve our business relationships and increase our mutual success.