Channel Sales Manager

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Channel Sales Manager driving performance through top distributor engagement at ITW. Emphasizing training, inventory optimization, and strategy execution in the welding product space.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to creating and delivering training strategies for distributor teams, including role‑based multi‑year roadmaps and coordinated sessions at Customer Experience Centers (CEC) and training facilities.
  • Integrate selling skills into product certification programs to boost distributor capability and confidence.
  • Improve inventory performance by optimizing product placement, consolidating vendors, expanding merchandising opportunities, and elevating key metrics including turnover, GMROI, dead‑stock reduction, and fill rate.
  • Lead strategic engagement plans for top distributors, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), annual feedback cycles, and relationship building across leadership, middle management, and front-line teams.
  • Leverage promotions, contests, and marketing funds to increase distributor focus and drive execution.
  • Track and analyze performance data to inform decisions, optimize distributor effectiveness, and strengthen distributor relationships.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in channel sales, distributor management, or leading training programs
  • Demonstrated expertise in inventory metrics and sales program adoption
  • Contribute to the design and delivery of structured, role‑based training programs
  • Skill in driving alignment from enterprise leadership through branch-level execution
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and analytical skills
  • Data‑driven mindset with the ability to interpret KPIs and evaluate return on investment (ROI)
  • Working knowledge of welding processes and products preferred
  • Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities