Distribution Channel Account Manager

at  Motorola Solutions

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we’re guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We’re solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That’s mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We’re solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Distribution Channel Manager you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
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Sales functions which includes: forecasting, project registration, pipeline management through CRM, and proof of concepts for the system. Integration, demonstration, and market positioning presentations. Business development of distribution spending accounts, identifying new opportunities, and increasing spend though existing partners and identifying new partners. Quarter and annual review meeting with the distribution partners’ management teams. Attendance at trade events as required and working with the distributors at their customer events.
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Business to Business functions which includes: sales training for the distributor’s internal sales staff and external sales staff, product management, to best position Motorola Solutions Video Security & Access Control Products enabling them to confidently sell the portfolio of products. Quarterly marketing action plans and implementation, website audits, running incentive schemes and partner program delivery though distribution. Taking ownership of partners’ issues to quickly resolve them to ensure best of class service.
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General management including stock and inventory management, financial management credit facilities, new part management and end of life, setting annual targets and expectations with MSI management, contract management for new distribution partners as required. Point of sale management and timely receipt for the sales operations team. Also advising on regional requirements ensuring we are working with the appropriate distribution channel partners, based upon the maturity of each brand and the distributors customer base.
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Collaboration with colleagues including Channel Sales Managers (Small Medium Business - Corporate Accounts), Inside Sales and Sales Engineering.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To be successful as Distribution Channel Manager you should be/have:

• Strong understanding of the video surveillance & access control market in mid to premium brand space, with an aptitude for selling solutions with a minimum of 5 years experience in this sector
• Self-motivated and focused individual with a passion for technology and an aptitude for customer satisfaction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French, and a high proficiency in English
• Strong negotiation skills. Being comfortable with negotiation at all levels of the business from their partners up to senior management
• Excellent presentation skills verbal and written, able to communicate complex solutions in an informative way, and adapt to a varied audience
• Has a pleasant, friendly style of verbal and written communication
• Excellent knowledge of networking principles and IP communication, CCTV, and access control
• Prior distribution experience is essential for the role, with an understanding of IT and Security distribution, either working in distribution or selling solutions to and through distribution.
• Excellent IT skills, in office and other essential programs.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Under 10%

Please refer the Job description for details