Area Channel Manager
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.
The Area Channel Manager will be directly responsible for the management and execution of local channel relationships and activities for Square D within a defined sales area. This individual will play an integral role in developing detailed business and operational plans with distributors. The ACM will lead the tactical execution of operational plans to drive the enablement of channel partners to realize growth targets by implementing sales plans, national/local promotions, training programs, and inventory planning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and strengthen relationships at key distributors to capitalize on sales and services synergies, leverage operational efficiencies, and assure profitable partnerships.
- Create and develop growth-oriented business plans with distributors for acquisition and existing accounts. Gain agreement, establishing measures of performance to drive mutual accountability.
- Ensure quality and responsiveness for all of the services provided, and continually strive to improve with the aim of offering a "superior ease of doing business experience."
- Coordinate distributor competency development, resource utilization, and program execution.
- Execute channel strategies to drive Square D's market share growth, including plans in support of acquisition sales.
- Provide regional channel manager with regular account updatesleveraging PRM toolshighlighting opportunities and escalating issues as necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree. Account management/electrical components selling experience a plus.
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal).
- Entrepreneurial mindset and highly motivated.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 94,400 - USD 141,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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