Channel Sales Manager

Hutchinson; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Midé Technology, part of the Hutchinson family, seeks a Sales Representative to grow our distribution network in the U.S. and internationally.

You will identify and recruit distributors, train partners, and drive revenue through channel sales while collaborating with engineering and product teams to align offerings with customer needs. The role requires 5+ years in B2B sales, a proven track record of meeting targets, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in B2B sales or distributor management.
• Experience selling technical products, instruments or sensors.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets.
• Experience managing distributors or channel partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand distributor network and sales reps.
• Recruit new distribution partners across geographic/industry segments.
• Define targets, territories, and partner expectations.
• Train distributors on product features, pricing, and processes.
• Monitor distributor performance and revenue metrics.
• Collaborate with marketing to create industry-specific campaigns.

Skills

Prospecting

Negotiation

Presentation

Closing deals

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

For more than 35 years, Midé Technology—part of the Hutchinson family—has operated as an innovative and adaptable engineering and R&D company located in Woburn, MA. With a team of over 50 employees, we deliver advanced products and solutions to customers throughout U.S. government agencies (including the Department of Defense and NASA) and the broader commercial sector such as SpaceX and Google. Our work spans piezoelectric components, shock and vibration sensors and software, and smart system development—always focused on providing meaningful value to our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales Representative and Distribution Management

• Develop and expand Midé’s network of authorized distributors and sales representatives.


• Identify and recruit new distribution partners across strategic geographic and industry segments.


• Define expectations, sales targets, territories, and responsibilities for distribution partners.


• Train distributors on product features, applications, positioning, pricing, and sales processes.


• Provide distributors with technical and marketing resources needed to successfully represent the product line.


• Monitor distributor performance, pipeline activity, and revenue metrics.


• Develop strategies to grow sales through existing distributors.


• Address channel conflicts and ensure clear territory and customer account coverage.


• Coordinate company-generated leads and ensure proper assignment and follow-up.


• Foster long-term relationships with key distribution partners.

Business Development

• Identify new markets, industries, applications, and strategic accounts.


• Conduct competitive research on products, customer needs, pricing, and industry trends.


• Build account strategies for high-value and strategic customers.


• Attend trade shows, conferences, customer meetings, and relevant industry events.


• Generate new leads through outbound prospecting, networking, distributor relationships, and market engagement.


• Collaborate with marketing to create campaigns and sales materials tailored to specific industries.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering and product management to understand customer requirements and deliver market feedback.


• Coordinate with operations and customer service teams regarding inventory, lead times, shipping needs, and customer requirements.


• Partner with finance on pricing, payment terms, credit requirements, and commercial agreements.


• Provide management with updates on pipeline status, revenue forecasts, market opportunities, and distributor performance.


• Communicate customer feedback and competitive insights to guide product development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, business development, channel sales, or distributor management.


• Experience selling technical products, instrumentation, sensors, electronics, industrial equipment, or similar preferred.


• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.


• Experience managing distributors, manufacturer representatives, or channel partners preferred.


• Strong prospecting, negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.


• Ability to understand and communicate technical product information.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Highly organized with strong follow-through and pipeline management abilities.


• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.


• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience selling into aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, transportation, energy, or other engineering-driven industries.


• Existing relationships with distributors or technical sales organizations.


• Experience managing international accounts or partners.


• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce.


• Engineering or technical education is a plus.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Revenue growth generated by distributor and sales representative channels.


• Recruitment of new distributors and sales representatives.


• Distributor and representative sales performance.


• Pipeline growth and accuracy.


• Customer retention and account expansion.


• Strong activity levels and CRM data quality.

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary with performance-based commission. Compensation is designed to reward successful development and growth of our distribution and sales representative channels.

WHY JOIN US?

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in expanding a growing technical company and its global customer base. The successful candidate will have ownership of their territory and enjoy building relationships with leading organizations while helping strengthen Midé’s distribution network and overall market presence.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8663


• Job Category Sales support


• Posting Date 08/19/2026, 09:02 PM


• Job Schedule Full time


• Locations 475 Wildwood Avenue, WOBURN, Massachusetts, 01801, US

475 Wildwood Avenue, WOBURN, Massachusetts, 01801, US