Specialist III Channel Marketing

Edgewood, MD (On-site)

$96K/yr – $144K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the channel ecosystem by leading the territory strategy, partner development, performance governance, and cross-functional bid execution to drive growth and recurring revenue.

  • Own territory channel strategy and partner performance governance.
  • Lead cross-functional bids, partner enablement, and multi-function coordination to grow opportunities and orders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a channel strategy for the assigned territory, aligning partner coverage, market opportunities, and commercial priorities with the organization’s growth objectives.
  • Develop and execute regular reporting on partner performance
  • Build productive relationships with existing distributors and channel partners. Establish joint business plans, review performance regularly, address barriers to growth, and hold partners accountable for agreed actions.
  • Identify opportunities to expand into new markets or geographies, strengthen coverage in underserved areas, and evaluate the capabilities needed from current or prospective partners.
  • Work with partners and internal sales teams to develop a qualified opportunity pipeline, advance strategic deals, improve forecasts, and support achievement of channel sales and order intake goals.
  • Lead the channel strategy for major tenders and complex partner opportunities. Coordinate the relevant Sales, Legal, Finance, Product, Service, Market Communication and Operations teams to develop competitive, accurate, and timely responses, with clear ownership of each bid requirement.
  • Develop programs that help partners sell equipment, offerings, and service solutions. Identify opportunities to grow service and other recurring businesses while improving the end customer experience.
  • Ensure partners have the product knowledge, training, marketing materials, delivery information, and internal support they need to represent the organization effectively and serve customers.
  • Monitor partner performance using agreed measures such as pipeline, order intake, revenue, market coverage, tender outcomes, and service opportunities. Use those insights to recommend actions and track progress.
  • Resolve partner issues and coordinate internal resources when commercial, delivery, or service challenges put opportunities or customer relationships at risk.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
  • channel management experience (3-5 yr), preferred
  • Strong understanding of indirect sales models, partner programs, business development or related roles and Industry-specific experience (technology, manufacturing, services (preferred
  • Demonstrated experience managing distributors, channel partners, or indirect sales relationships in a business-to-business environment.
  • A record of developing partner plans and turning them into measurable commercial results.
  • Experience managing a sales pipeline, assessing partner performance, and using data to make commercial decisions.
  • Ability to lead complex opportunities and coordinate work across multiple functions without direct authority over every contributor.
  • Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and the ability to build credibility with partner leaders and internal stakeholders.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present plans, performance, and recommendations to leadership.

Benefits

  • Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
  • Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
  • The total compensation for this position ranges from $96,096 - $144,144/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits.

Salaries

Posted range

$96K/yr – $144K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Channel Marketing median pay in the United States

$110K/yr

Most pay falls between $84K and $149K. Based on 391 salaries.

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Specialist III Channel Marketing

Smiths Group · Edgewood, MD · On-site