Distribution Account Channel Manager

Location: Mumbai, India

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

Job Summary

Takes ownership of assigned distributor account(s) or territory. Develops and executes sales strategies with minimal input from manager for a higher level of financial responsibility; proactively sells solutions encompassing a wider range of products or services; partners with distributors to develop and co-execute high impact launches, co-marketing campaigns, etc. to improve business for both. Focuses on distributor success, maximizes distributor value, and facilitates distributor and Zebra relationship.

Enable distributor growth, readiness and capability by developing and executing an effective business development plan; utilizes sponsorships, marketing initiatives, etc. to promote partnership and improve Zebra business within the distributor eco system. Manage distributor metrics, including: co-op, sales out reporting, sales and technical certification training, and technical support requirements. May be responsible for indirectly managing or influencing the Account Reps supporting the channel/customer and service and supply chain related to the distributor eco system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Interface

• Role – Often leads semi-formal teams or significant portions of a large permanent team
• Level of Customer Contact – Multiple decision makers and influencers for large deals with complexity – Main Level of Interaction – Leads negotiations on complex deals which may be primarily technical,

financial or both

• Required Knowledge of Customer – Industry strategies and customer positioning; customer financials

• and business drivers
• Accountability – Business and Financial Impact – Responsible for revenue attainment, margins where appropriate,
• and personal expenses – Relative Size and Scope – Average to high individual quota for business in like roles or strategic
• growth potential to be there within a year or two

• Types of Projects – Moderately complex deals with a few large, comp

Job Requirements

• Preferred Education: Bachelors or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred. Preferred Work Experience (years): 5-8 years of applicable work experience.
• Key Skills and Competencies: – Uses advanced domain / solutions knowledge to competitive
• advantage

• Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique

customer needs; creates customer partnerships – Often leads others in their development; provides input to

policies and practices

Benefits

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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