Channel Manager

Job description

Schneider Electric™creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 144,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment: https://youtu.be/NlLJMv1Y7Hk .

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What do you get to do in this position?

The Channel Manager is responsible for generating sales and market share growth within the assigned accounts through the development and management of IT, and Electrical Distribution partners. You will be responsible for the Chicago Territory. As Channel Manager, you will have the principal responsibility of leveraging Schneider Electric within said accounts and establishing a business relationships.

Main Responsibilities :

· Develop partners to maximize territory revenue

o Define key partner initiatives and support implementation

o Put a strong focus on customer digital experience and activities as a differentiator for sustainable and profitable growth

· Collaborate with the Territory team to increase business identified, fulfilled, and especially owned by partners

o Jointly with the Territory Managers, build business plans for collaboration and growth in the partner channels

o Work with design resources within region (ASP) to identify and develop partner opportunities within the Data Center Market.

o Leverage internal resources (ICM) to improve ease of doing business

- Quoting

- On-boarding

- Pre/post sale support

· Leverage a portfolio of partners and key market influencers to support territory growth across multiple verticals
· Collaborate with NAM's to develop targeted regional campaigns impacting growth
· Utilize Channel Marketing resources to develop and maintain mind-share within partner accounts

· Key Stakeholder in Channel/End-user lead development sharing.

o Collaborate with TM to strategize and develop region specific acquisition campaigns targeting net new customers.

o Mine and develop key relationships with the focus on cross customer collaboration

Desired profile

Qualifications :

This job might be for you if:

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree with at least two years of sales experience in a multiple distribution channel environment. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to excel within a cross-functional team environment to accurately manage and forecast channels sales activity.




This job might be for you if you:

·  understand business organizations and their buying cycles
·  exhibit strong strategic thinking, initiative and leadership skills
·  have strong relationship selling skills within the channels community
·  are a self-starter and strong closer with multitasking ability
·  possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
·  ability to travel 50%

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We're looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY .

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