CHANNEL MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Channel Manager is responsible for partnerships, existing or to be set up. Its mission is to directly manage distribution contracts with wholesalers and integrators, prescribers and partner relations with companies having an additional service. They may need to train the sales force of their distributors. The best profiles demonstrate a fine ability to analyze a market and excellent commercial skills when dealing with non-exclusive distributors. They set up challenges, special offers or even communication operations.

REQUIRED QUALITIES

- TECHNIQUES -

The Channel Manager is responsible for improving customer consumption; plan and implement customer presentations, oversee account profiles, monitor competitor activity, facilitate all communications with resellers, create plans to increase market share and communicate channel activities. It provides systems and creates the management of partners. The Channel Manager is constantly learning different sales techniques and information about new products relevant to his industry. It provides monthly estimates and pipeline reports. The Channel Manager stays informed of his company's competitions, their products and issues. 

In this capacity, he usually attends trade shows, seminars, product launches and other events related to his industry. He ensures that the documentation of presentations, financial reports, supplier contracts, quotes and other documents are prepared. He leads contractual negotiations with clients. They are responsible for planning and communicating in the designated channel. He leads and markets the business, ensuring proposals are 'off the shelf' and executed on time and on budget.

- SOFTS SKILLS -

The Channel Manager's soft skills are:

• Leadership
• Sense of negotiation
• Organization
• Multitask
• Communication

TRAINING

The Channel Manager usually comes from a business school training with a specialization in marketing, media or communication.

OPPORTUNITIES

The Channel Manager can evolve by shifting to a Sales Manager position or Marketing positions. He can also progress by becoming an international Channel Manager or Regional Sales Director or Commercial Director.

WAGES

Junior: 35-45 K € (0 to 3 years of experience)

Confirmed: 48-70 K € (3 to 6 years of experience)

Senior: 70-90 K € (6 years and over)

To note :

The variable is on average between 15 and 20% of total compensation

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