INNIO Group

Director, Channel Management

INNIO Group  •  Houston, TX / Waukesha, WI (Hybrid)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

About INNIO Group:
INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.
INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
The Director, Channel Management will lead the development and execution of strategic channel sales initiatives for the INNIO Waukesha Engine business across the Americas. This role is responsible for managing relationships with channel partners, including distributors, packagers, and service providers, to drive revenue growth, expand market reach, and ensure alignment with INNIO’s business objectives.
Work Structure:
Will be based onsite at either our Waukesha, WI or Houston, TX office with flexibility to work in a hybrid capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Channel Strategy & Execution:
    • Develop and implement channel sales strategies to grow sales of new units, remanufactured equipment (reUp), parts, and services.
    • Optimize channel partner performance through strategic planning, KPI monitoring, and capability assessments.
  • Partner Relationship Management:
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key channel partners and end-user customers.
    • Support onboarding, training, and development of channel partners to ensure alignment with Waukesha’s standards and goals.
  • Sales Enablement & Support:
    • Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product Line, Service) to support partner campaigns and product launches.
    • Provide technical and commercial support to partners during the sales cycle.
  • Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
    • Track and analyze channel performance metrics; identify areas for improvement and growth.
    • Prepare regular reports and forecasts using CRM and analytics tools.
  • Market Development:
    • Identify new market opportunities and channel expansion strategies.
    • Represent Waukesha at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in channel sales, partner management, or industrial equipment sales.
  • Proven success in managing complex partner ecosystems and achieving sales targets.
  • Strong understanding of the industrial engines market, preferably in oil & gas or power generation.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and data analytics tools.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically & globally.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with OEM channel models and aftermarket sales.
  • Familiarity with Waukesha product lines (VGF, VHP, 275GL+, mobileFLEX).
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a global matrix organization.

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INNIO Group

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a leading energy solution and service provider that empowers industries and communities to make sustainable energy work today. With its Jenbacher and Waukesha product brands and its AI-powered myplant digital platform, INNIO Group offers innovative solutions for the power generation and compression segments that help industries and communities generate and manage energy sustainably while navigating the fast-changing landscape of traditional and green energy sources. INNIO Group is individual in scope, but global in scale. With its flexible, scalable, and resilient energy solutions and services, INNIO Group enables its customers to manage the energy transition along the energy value chain wherever they are in their transition journey.

INNIO Group is headquartered in Jenbach (Austria), with other primary operations in Waukesha (Wisconsin, U.S.) and Welland (Ontario, Canada). Through a service network in more than 100 countries, a team of more than 4,000 experts provides life-cycle support to the more than 57,000 engines that INNIO Group has delivered globally.

INNIO Group's ESG strategy has been recognized and awarded by esteemed rating agencies such as Sustainalytics and EcoVadis. Additionally, the company’s near-term climate targets until 2030 have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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1,001-5,000 employees
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Jenbach, AT
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innio.com
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