Distribution Manager Senior
$94,040–$141,060 year
On-site · Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Distribution Manager Senior leads distributor accounts/territories, develops and executes sales strategies with minimal input, and drives profitable revenue growth through distribution networks. The role focuses on optimizing distributor value, enabling growth via business development plans, co-op and marketing initiatives, and ensuring effective collaboration with channel partners. Responsibilities include managing distributor metrics (co-op, sales out, training, technical support), influencing account reps, and delivering medium-complexity, data-driven solutions with cross-functional teams. Requires strong sales and leadership capabilities, solid understanding of Zebra products/services, solution selling, financial acumen, and the ability to independently guide initiatives under general supervision. The position reports to group managers/directors and involves influencing buyers/decision-makers for mid-size deals, with a focus on channel profitability and revenue attainment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of comprehensive sales experience
- Engagement with channel partners and distributors
- Proven ability to navigate channel conflicts
- Forecasting and revenue management experience
- Knowledge of value proposition development for distributors
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience working in or closely with distribution networks
- Exceptional communication and formal presentation skills
- Strong management, leadership, and organizational capabilities
- Sales leadership/management experience
- Experience with channel partner management and distribution channels
- Proven ability to navigate channel conflicts
- Experience in accurate sales forecasting and managing sales-in and sales-out projections
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