We are seeking a high-impact Director of Channel Sales to lead and scale our distribution footprint across the Electronics and Electrical markets. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing a team of Channel Managers who serve as the primary link between our brand and our most critical partners.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned strategist with a deep understanding of multi-channel distribution. You aren't just managing accounts; you are building a high-performance ecosystem. You will be responsible for the "big picture" strategy—aligning channel activities with corporate revenue goals while coaching your team to drive partner loyalty and operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Channel Managers, ensuring they have the resources and guidance to exceed their individual and regional targets.
- Channel Strategy & Expansion: Design and execute the overarching channel roadmap. Identify untapped opportunities in the Electrical and Electronics sectors and lead the onboarding of new high-value distributors.
- High-Level Contract Negotiation: Act as the subject matter expert for complex enterprise-level agreements. Lead high-stakes negotiations and program updates to ensure favorable terms and long-term profitability.
- Executive Transparency: Serve as the voice of the Channel. Regularly present performance metrics, pipeline health, and market outlooks to the executive leadership team.
- Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner with Product Management, Sales, Finance, HR and Marketing to ensure our product launches are synchronized with channel readiness and that we maintain a top position within partner portfolios.
Skills Required
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Channel Managers
- Design and execute channel strategy and expansion in Electrical and Electronics sectors
- Lead high-level enterprise contract negotiations and program updates
- Present channel performance, pipeline health, and market outlook to executive leadership
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Finance, HR and Marketing for synchronized launches and channel readiness
What We Do
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of July 31, 2021, employed approximately 5,700 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady’s fiscal 2021 sales were approximately $1.14 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.
