Job Description
Overview:
At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.
Come make an impact every day at Zebra.
What We're Looking For:
The Channel Manager, Senior is a strategic role focused on managing high-value channel partnerships and driving advanced sales strategies. This role requires expertise in solution selling, leadership, and the ability to navigate complex challenges. The Channel Manager, Senior plays a critical role in aligning channel activities with Zebra’s long-term business goals.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with channel partners to enhance collaboration and drive business growth
• Lead the development of tailored solutions that address complex partner and customer needs
• Oversee the development and execution of high-impact strategies for key channel accounts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Collaborate with partners on co-marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness and revenue growth
• Lead the resolution of complex challenges by identifying resources, developing contingency plans, and implementing solutions
• Monitor and analyze partner performance to identify trends and optimize results
• Understands policies and practices related to role and shares ideas for improvement
• Understands and resolves problems with support from technical resources
• Responsible for individual revenue attainment with established prices and personal expenses
Job Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree. Advanced Degree preferred
• 5+ years of applicable work experience
• Equivalency: Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Key Skills and Competencies:
• Solid understanding of Zebra’s products, services, and solutions to effectively address channel partner needs
• Deep understanding of industry trends and channel dynamics
• Proficient in solution selling and negotiation techniques
• Proven ability to establish trust and credibility with senior-level decision-makers
• Ability to analyze market data and partner performance to develop actionable insights
• Ability to develop business solutions that drive mutual profitability for Zebra and its partners
• Capacity to develop creative approaches to complex channel challenges
• Salesforce.com experience preferred
• Ability to work with data and AI to identify trends, opportunities, and insights to create customer specific strategy
• Adaptable to new technologies and resilient in the face of changing partner needs
• Apply consultative selling, needs analysis, and solution-selling techniques to propose tailored products and services that address customer challenges and deliver measurable results
Benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.
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