Channel Manager - NetApp

Arrow Electronics; Remote; CAD 89,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology distributor is seeking a Channel Manager to enhance sales growth through proactive customer engagement and support. Responsibilities include managing sales activities and relationships, preparing quotes and orders, and collaborating with internal resources. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in the IT sales channel, specifically in data center sales. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary range from $89,400 to $140,000, plus a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in IT Sales Channel.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a 4 year degree.
• Solves complex problems and works independently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day sales support and customer service.
• Drives sales growth through new customer relationships.
• Prepares and processes quotes and orders.

Skills

IT Sales Channel experience

Data center sales experience

Problem-solving skills

Independence

Leadership abilities

Education

4-year degree

8 years relevant experience

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Position

Channel Manager - NetApp

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for the day-to-day sales support and customer service activities for assigned accounts, territory, or product(s). Focuses on growing and developing new business; proactively calls and engages partners to grow sales for assigned accounts and rebuilding of underpenetrated and neglected relationships with Arrow customers. This position will call on customers; provide product information, and follow-up on quotes to close business for Arrow. Identifies, enables and develops high-potential and non-repeat partners. Determines and understands customers’ requirements for Arrow product offerings and services. Translates products and promotions into benefits for a customer. Provides alternative products and solutions. Serves as a liaison between Arrow’s internal resources (field sales, engineering, vendor marketing, manufacturing facilities, purchasing and other corporate departments), vendor resources and customers. Demonstrates a proactive approach and sense of urgency on our customers’ behalf, anticipates our customers’ requirements and communicates efforts in a timely and effective manner.
• Demand Generation and Customer Opportunity Support: Drives sales growth through new customer rebuilding of underpenetrated and neglected relationships. Focuses on growing and developing new business; proactively calls and engages partners to grow sales for assigned accounts. Identifies, enables and develops high-potential and non-repeat partners. Generates leads and follows-up on leads obtained through suppliers and Arrow internal sources. Qualifies prospects, analyzes sales potential, and then prioritizes high-return opportunities for further attention/investment.
• Leverages Arrow and vendor programs and promotions to progress a transaction through the sales cycle. Manages vendor special pricing programs including; submissions for pricing request and any data or program dependencies, tracking requests for approval, logging of all submissions and results, and notification to the customers of any outstanding or expiring requests. Involves other resources (field, brand, engineering, financing, vendor, etc) to address issues. May use resources such as salesforce.com to accomplish job duties.
• Quote and Order Preparation: Processes quotes for specified customers and/or quote revisions for mass price changes, program changes or part changes. Prepare orders, from quote work if applicable, for submission based on receipt of the customers’ purchase orders ensuring that all required information for accurate processing is included.
• This job profile requires the assignment and participation in a sales compensation plan. A portion of OTE will be variable and tied to specific sales-related goals as set forth by Arrow.

What We're Looking For

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in the IT Sales Channel
• Data center sales experience
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes
• Typically resolves complex problems or problems where precedent may not exist
• Often leads the work of project teams; may formally train junior staff
• Works independently

Experience / Education

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 6 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent experience.

Work Arrangement

Fully Remote: Must be able to travel to an Arrow office location as requested by Arrow leadership.

What's In It For You

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and RRSP matching program
• Paid Time Off (including sick , holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance available
• Professional growth opportunities.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate

$89,400.00 - $140,000.00 OTE

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Location

CA-AB-Alberta, Canada (Remote Employees)

Time Type

Full time

Job Category

Sales