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Director, Category - DellIngram Micro • Buffalo, NY, US
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Director, Category - Dell

Director, Category - Dell

Ingram Micro • Buffalo, NY, US
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Director, Category Dell

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future.

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart.

Come join our team where you'll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let's shape tomorrow - it'll be a fun journey!

Your role :

As the Director, Category Dell, you will lead a market development organization driving the full Dell technology portfolio in a platform-enabled IT distribution model. This strategic leadership role owns category performance, vendor outcomes, and partner success, leveraging the Ingram Micro Xvantage platform to accelerate growth and profitability.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead and develop a high-performing vendor management team, building future-ready talent and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and results.
  • Own the P&L for the assigned vendors, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and market share across HPE's full technology suite (servers, storage, networking, hybrid cloud, and services).
  • Formulate and execute growth strategies aligned with Dell and Ingram Micro's digital-first priorities.
  • Leverage data and insights from Ingram Micro Xvantage to optimize vendor strategy, inventory management, pricing, and go-to-market execution.
  • Build and maintain trusted, executive-level relationships with Vendor leadership and channel partners to ensure long-term alignment and measurable business outcomes.
  • Drive digital transformation by integrating scalable programs that enhance partner engagement and customer experience.
  • Monitor IT distribution trends, hybrid cloud adoption, and edge computing growth to identify new revenue opportunities and competitive advantages.

What you bring to the role :

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field (MBA preferred).
  • 8+ years of leadership experience in vendor management, category management, or market development in technology distribution or IT services.
  • Proven ability to own P&L performance and deliver measurable vendor outcomes.
  • Deep knowledge of Dell technologies, partner ecosystems, and emerging IT trends (hybrid cloud, edge, storage, and as-a-service models).
  • Executive management experience working directly with vendor C-suite and partner decision-makers.
  • Strong people leadership skills with a track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
  • Expertise leveraging digital platforms and data-driven insights to drive scalable growth.
  • Strong executive presence, negotiation skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, both internal and external.
  • Experience navigating multinational, matrixed environments and complex vendor engagement models.
  • Advanced technology acumen with a strong understanding of channel strategy, pre- and post-sales execution, and customer success models.
  • High cultural awareness, open-mindedness, and strong collaboration skills.
  • Why join us :

  • Lead one of the largest Dell-focused organizations in IT distribution.
  • Operate in a platform-enabled, data-driven environment designed to innovate and scale.
  • Shape the future of Dell solutions delivery while driving measurable business impact.
  • This position requires significant travel, up to 50%.

    The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $151,200.00 - $264,600.00 per year. The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate's primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties / requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range.

    At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

    This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It's a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.

    Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

    Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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