Develop and manage a high-performing network of channel partners – consisting of sales reps, distributors, and value-added resellers - to grow Grid Automation PAC, M&D, and CIC business
Ensure partners are enabled, aligned, and compliant with the GE Vernova Grid Automation strategy and positioned to serve a growing customer base in the industrial and/or utility markets
Recruit, onboard, and manage channel partners within an assigned region or territory
Define and execute sales strategies based on markets and economic environment for partners to drive overall growth
Evaluate channel partner performance using key metrics including order growth, forecasting accuracy, product homologations, market coverage, and new account creation
Collaborate with channel partners to identify and pursue growth opportunities within their geographic markets
Work with channel principals and marketing teams to develop and track localized channel partner campaigns and lead generation activities
Enable and require accurate forecasting and pipeline visibility using Salesforce and the corresponding Channel Partner Portal
Conduct regular pacing calls/meetings with channel partners and organize mandatory quarterly business reviews and annual goal-setting sessions
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Power Engineering, Business or related field
Minimum of 5 years experience in B2B sales in industrial and/or utility markets
Minimum of 3 years experience in managing sales reps, resellers, and/or distribution networks
Strong strategic planning, partner development, and leadership skills
Minimum of 3 years experience in business and strategy planning
Ability to lead through influence, communication, and collaboration
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Ability to adapt and work with different organizations and their resultant business models to maximize growth
Familiarity with Salesforce, reporting, and forecasting
Benefits
Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account)
Employee assistance program
Defined contribution 401(k) plan
Employee life insurance
Optional dependent life insurance
Employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage
Short-disability
Optional long-term disability
Pre-tax transportation/commuter program
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
Layoff plan for salaried employees
Tuition refund program
Use of CareLoop
Adoption assistance
Optional identity theft prevention insurance
Optional personal legal assistance
Optional personal excess liability insurance
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