National Sales Manager Dealer Channel

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Channel Sales Manager to drive sales and foster strong relationships with partners in the United States. This pivotal role involves developing market strategies, managing a dedicated sales team, and ensuring the achievement of financial targets. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of sales experience, particularly in the printing device industry, along with exceptional management and communication skills. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and play a key role in enhancing market presence and partner engagement.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Collegial Culture

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience with prior management in the printing device industry.
• Strong financial skills and ability to manage sales pipeline effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop market coverage and territory assignment plans to achieve revenue goals.
• Lead Channel Sales team to build relationships with key partner contacts.

Skills

Sales Experience

Management Experience

Solution Selling

Financial Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (Desired)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

The purpose of this role is to achieve sales goals while creating an ongoing, mutually profitable relationship with Channel partners that significantly contributes to the achievement of the business goals of Fujifilm, the Channel partners and the partner’s customer base.

Creates overall dealer assignment/territory strategy, leads and manages Channel Business sales team to increase revenue and Channel partner participation.

The preferred location for this position is near a major airport.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM North America Corporation, we’re many things to our customers. We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us continue to innovate. With five operating divisions, there’s a lot of opportunity to find your niche and make an impact. We offer a collegial culture and a flexible work environment. Our headquarters is in Valhalla, New York, a quaint town just one hour north of New York City. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop market coverage map for the United States, territory assignment plan to ensure revenue goals.
• Identify target partners and market opportunities for FB product segments and develop an action plan to increase partner coverage.
• Responsible for recruiting and onboarding of new partners to ensure that territory coverage and sales goals are achieved.
• Lead Channel Sales team to build and maintain relationships with key contacts within each partner – executives, sales, marketing, procurement, technical support (pre and post sales), and finance so that manage relationships to maximize FB’s business through partners.
• Plan, organize and monitor the performance of channel sales team and ensure they are properly trained in their respective roles and are meeting established goals.
• Collaborate with internal support team to assist in management of targeted partners and all partners in the market.
• Monitor sales pipeline and communicate with Channel Sales Manager and Business Development team on a daily basis to understand the business progress and market situation to execute necessary action in a timely manner.
• Manage Channel Sales Managers to schedule and run trainings for partners in the United States with internal support team and ensure partners are trained and technically certified to standards of FB’s partner program.
• Work closely with Business Planning team to execute quarterly marketing tactical and demand generation activities to ensure results with targeted partners, FB Own Brand Business Head and Marketing.
• Communicate regularly with partners on product launches, pricing changes, and distribution processes. Update management on performance, roadblocks and needs.
• Champions an environment that reflects Fujifilm's value.
• Other duties as assigned.

Success of the Key responsibilities will be measured through:

• Financial targets (Revenue, GP and sold units) are achieved in line with FNAC and FB (Japan HQ) strategies.
• Market coverage plan and recruitment of partners.
• Key sales KPIs per channel sales are achieved quarterly.
• FB Brands market share is increased, and brand awareness/recognition and reputation are improved.
• The right products and solutions are offered to Channel partners in line with customer business needs and competitive threats.

Required Skills/Education

• BA or BS or equivalent sales experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior sales experience.
• Prior management experience in Printing device/Office Products and related Software industry channel business.
• Previous experience managing and leading a team.
• Proven ability to manage sales pipeline and accurately forecast product sales.
• Excellent knowledge of market conditions, particularly with Office Copier Dealer business.
• Experience with solution selling and business development.
• Strong financial skills including experience understanding P&L and balance sheets and managing teams.
• Strong ability to influence people and align remote teams to achieve agreed goals and objectives.
• Able to resolve channel conflict issues in sync with the Management’s Decision/Direction.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent cross-functional teamwork skills (product management, support, sales, service, and management).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of long-range and operational planning techniques.
• As this is a customer-facing role, it requires compliance with customer policies and protocols.
• Ability to travel ~50-60%.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in business management, operations or marketing.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).