Channel Development Manager

Description:

As the North Region Channel Development Manager, you will drive the development and execution of a highly effective sales channel strategy for the North regional market to improve ABB’s market penetration and achieve its growth objectives. Each day, you will plan and ensure the execution of the business area/division sales strategy to achieve both qualitative and quantitative targets for the assigned channel in a profitable way with a focus on orders, revenues, growth, margin, market share, sales productivity, and customer satisfaction. You will also showcase your expertise by leading, developing, and coaching the related Channel Sales organization.

While this is a remote position, preference is for candidates located in one of following metro areas: Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY.

This role is contributing to the growth of ABB's Service business in the North Region.

You will be mainly accountable for:
 

• Defining and implementing the North Region channel sales strategy, in accordance with the marketing and sales strategy and ensuring regular follow-up to achieve them.
• Implementing annual performance assessments and forecast processes for channel partners.
• Ensuring appropriate communication, promotion, and training activities are in place for our channel partners.
• Identifying, developing, and owning the channel partner relationships to meet current and future sales growth strategy.
   

Qualifications for the role:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of channel sales experience, OR, HS Diploma and 8+ years of experience.
• Proven success in driving channel growth through innovative distributor planning required. Experience in services sales preferred.
• Experience using tools like Microsoft Suite, Salesforce, and Power BI.
• Ability to effectively communicate, drive mindshare and influence both internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to travel on average 50% or as needed
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.