Mandi Nicholson

Director of sales operations at Bytes Software Services

Career history: Sales director at Bytes; licensing sales manager at Bytes; licensing practice lead at Bytes

Measure of influence: Runs the Microsoft practice and partner ecosystem, as well as sales support team and sales specialists. Member of the board and influential in overall company strategy, which has seen sales reach £174m.

What is your advice to women and girls thinking about a career in the channel?

Find the right company where you feel you fit and are happy to go to work every day. The company should be one that you know will support you and help nurture you so that you are working to your strengths. A company that absolutely wants you to succeed will be the key to your future