SLED Channel Manager - South

Arrow Electronics; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Matching Contributions

Disability Insurance

HSA/HRA Options

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Arrow Electronics seeks a seasoned SLED Channel Manager to lead strategic relationships with state, local government and education partners. You will drive revenue growth, align Arrow resources with partner priorities, and cultivate long-term collaborations while navigating a national SLED landscape.

The role requires a consultative seller with extensive partner management experience, travel readiness, and a proven track record in enterprise SaaS and services within the distribution channel.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree and 10+ years in customer-facing direct sales.
• Proven success selling to the SLED market in the Southern US.
• Enterprise SaaS and services sales with margin discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve revenue targets in the SLED market of the Southern region.
• Collaborate with channel partners and resellers to drive sales in the SLED market.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and understand industry trends.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers including government officials and educational administrators.
• Coordinate with internal teams to tailor solutions for clients.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations and negotiate favorable terms.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Channel sales

Forecasting

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

4-year degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Position

SLED Channel Manager - SouthJob Description

Why You'll Love This Role

Innovation happens when the right people, ideas, and technology come together. At Arrow, our Sales teams connect customers with the expertise, solutions, and global capabilities they need to move faster, solve complex challenges, and stay ahead of what's next.

Working across functions and technologies, you'll build lasting partnerships, deliver value beyond products, and help customers transform ideas into real-world solutions while growing your own career in a global technology organization.

Role Overview

As a Southeast SLED Field Channel Manager, you will serve as the primary advocate, trusted advisor, and first point of contact for our strategic reseller partners across the region. This role is focused on building and strengthening long-term partner relationships, aligning Arrow's resources to partner priorities, and driving mutual growth within the State, Local Government, and Education market. Success in this position requires a consultative approach, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to identify and execute opportunities that expand revenue, increase partner engagement, and create lasting value for both Arrow and our partners.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve revenue targets within the SLED market in the Southern region.
• Collaborate with channel partners and resellers to drive sales within the SLED market.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and gather insights on industry trends and competitive landscapes.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including government officials, procurement officers, and educational administrators.
• Collaborate with internal teams to customize solutions that align with the specific needs and requirements of prospective clients.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations and demonstrations to showcase the value of our solutions.
• Negotiate and close deals, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for both parties.
• Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts and reports to senior management.

What We're Looking For

• 4-year degree
• Minimum of 10+ years of customer facing direct sales roles
• Proven track record of success in selling products or services to the SLED market with focus on the Southern region of the United States.
• Enterprise level SaaS and Services sales success focused on margin.
• Experience selling in the Distribution Channel.
• Ability to solve complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
• Process oriented and analytical.
• Strong SF.com proficiency and forecasting accuracy.
• Self-starter, gritty & coachable
• Team oriented leader
• Strong work ethic and proven track record in a KPI based Sales Model
• This is a field seller role; ability to travel within your region is required.

Due to contractual requirements with the federal government, viable candidates must be US citizens.

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• And more!#LI-EK1

About Arrow

We believe new technologies have the power to make life not only different, but better. At Arrow, we're helping make that future possible. We enable customers and suppliers to design and distribute technology around the world, connecting people, ideas, and innovation to solve real-world challenges.

Guided by our purpose of making the benefits of technology accessible to all, we provide expertise, solutions, and connections that help shape what's next. As a global technology solutions provider, Arrow offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build a meaningful career while making an impact around the world.

Life at Arrow

At Arrow, we believe innovation starts with people. We create an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning help our employees grow and make a meaningful impact every day. From your first day, you'll have opportunities to build new skills, work alongside talented teams around the world, and contribute to technology that helps shape a better future. Because when our people grow, innovation moves forward.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate

$126,300.00 - $190,303.83 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

US-FL-Florida (Remote Employees)

Remote work employees may be required to be present at the closest designated Arrow office for work-related purposes, at the Company's request and sole discretion.

Time Type

Full time

Job Category

Sales

EEO Statement

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Other Information

(Arrow EEO/AAP policy)

All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies.

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