Legrand

Distribution Channel Account Manager

Legrand  •  United States (Remote)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Channel Account Manager to join the Data Power and Control Team This is a remote position.

The Distribution Channel Account Manager is responsible for developing and executing go-to-market strategies with TD SYNNEX and select national accounts. This role drives revenue growth through distributor engagement, sales operations excellence, joint business planning, pipeline development, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

The successful candidate will bring experience working within IT distribution and channel environments, strong business and sales operational acumen, and the ability to effectively navigate complex matrixed organizations. This individual must be capable of building relationships across distributor leadership, field sales teams, marketing organizations, product management, and internal stakeholders to drive business results and accelerate market adoption of Data Center Management, Energy and Power Management, and Access Management solutions.

  • Responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with IT distributors and select national accounts to drive revenue growth, market penetration, and sales execution across assigned territories and channels.
  • Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned IT distribution partners and select national accounts.
  • Develop and execute annual business plans aligned with company growth objectives and distributor strategic priorities.
  • Drive revenue growth through distributor engagement, pipeline development, demand creation programs, and sales execution initiatives.
  • Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs), forecasting activities, business planning sessions, and performance reviews with distributor partners.
  • Collaborate closely with distributor sales organizations to identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities.
  • Coordinate joint go-to-market initiatives with marketing, field sales, and distributor teams to increase market awareness and customer demand.
  • Partner with Territory Sales Managers and regional sales leadership to align distributor activities with field sales priorities.
  • Manage distributor sales operations activities including pipeline tracking, forecast management, rebate programs, reporting, and performance measurement.
  • Identify and remove barriers to business growth by coordinating activities across product management, marketing, customer service, technical support, finance, and sales operations teams.
  • Navigate and influence cross-functional, matrixed organizations to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Develop and deliver sales enablement programs, training, and business updates for distributor and internal sales teams.
  • Analyze market trends, distributor performance metrics, and sales data to identify growth opportunities and optimize channel strategies.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, opportunity management, and CRM hygiene consistent with company sales processes.
  • Represent the company professionally and ethically in all interactions with distributors, national accounts, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Experience:

  • Typically requires 2-4 years of related sales, channel management, distribution management, or business development experience.
  • Proven experience working with major IT distributors and national reseller organizations.
  • Experience developing and executing business plans, sales programs, and growth strategies within distribution and partner channels.
  • Strong background in sales operations, forecasting, pipeline management, and revenue planning.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder business relationships.
  • Experience working effectively within highly matrixed organizations.
  • Experience collaborating across sales, marketing, product management, customer support, and operations functions.
  • Previous experience in data center infrastructure, networking, power, or related technology markets preferred.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

  • IT Distribution Management
  • Channel Strategy Development
  • Sales Operations
  • Strong working knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power, racks, networking, compute, and management platforms.
  • Practical understanding of networking fundamentals, virtualization, and IT infrastructure operations.
  • Strong understanding of IT distribution business models, programs, and sales motions.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging sales data and performance metrics to guide decision-making.
  • Excellent executive-level communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to operate effectively from a home‑office environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.

Salary and Benefits:

Legrand North and Central America offer comprehensive health benefits, an industry-leading 401(k) match, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, holidays, disability coverage, bonus opportunities, paid volunteer time, and access to an active Employee Resource Groups that support women in engineering and underrepresented identities. The culture emphasizes inclusion, flexibility, growth, and meaningful impact in a global organization.

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $125,000 (OTE); which is comprised of both base plus commission. Compensation is based on location, experience full package and current role within Legrand.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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About Legrand

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal and environmental change around the globe.

Our purpose is to improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet by delivering electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable.

With nearly 38,000 employees around the world, we work hard every day to make the buildings of tomorrow more sustainable for everyone.

Legrand reported sales of €8.3 billion in 2022. The company is listed on Euronext Paris and is notably a component stock of the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG and CAC SBT 1.5 indexes. (code ISIN FR0010307819).

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Limoges, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
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