What We Need: The Channel Manager is primarily tasked with driving sales and profitability growth through assigned distribution partners. This role manages complex Brady HPS partner relationships at the corporate level. As the primary owner for the assigned accounts, this individual will work closely with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales teams to deploy strategic initiatives that result in the greatest financial results. In this capacity, the Channel Manager monitors and manages sales policies, rebate and pricing initiatives, and ensures consistent brand experience across managed channels, including digital, in-store, and in-person end-user experiences. Success in the role is measured as improving channel margins; expanding the quality and effectiveness of our channel relationships, including driving data-sharing initiatives; evaluating market gaps for channel partner adds: and supporting our end-users and sales teams by establishing trusted partnerships and supporting digital (e-commerce), field, and inside sales purchasing options through both distribution and direct channel options. What You'll Be Doing: + Attain sales and profitability goals with key/assigned channel partners. + Develop and implement strategic initiatives with assigned accounts. + Establish productive, professional relationships at all levels within assigned distributor partner accounts. + Lead joint planning process to establish mutual operational performance objectives, marketing plans, and financial targets with assigned partners. + Establish himself/herself as an expert on the structure, behaviors, and key contacts within identified accounts. + Ensure partner compliance with Brady pricing, sales, and marketing expectations and agreements. + Effectively negotiate complex contract and program agreements. + Understand the competitive landscape and how Brady can exploit opportunities. + Advanced analytical approach that uses data to make more effective decisions. + Work closely with marketing and product management teams to build, or maintain, a leadership position within assigned partner portfolios. + Optimize existing/future product mix sold through the strategic channel, evolving the strategy to drive channel focus on products which they can influence, both in the field and via alternative mechanisms + Own and drive the rationale and strategies for determining and managing the right mix of selling activities, marketing programs, and channel partner commercial actions to reach the target customer and influence the purchase of products or services. + Collaborate and execute targeted marketing campaigns to drive product awareness, adoption, and revenue growth through targeted distribution partners. + Collaborate with Distribution partners to ensure proper management of marketing funds and programs. + Collaborate with Sales Managers and product development teams to ensure alignment of marketing strategies with product offerings and innovation. + Manage and own the ROI on program and event expense building kpi’s specific to Company investments. + Manage communication strategy with Distributors & Resellers including management of training, marketing and new product launches. Provide marketing assets and information in specific reseller formats. Assign and coordinate all events. + Manage Channel Manager(s) to ensure Company’s performance expectations are being met. + Regularly present to sales and general management regarding status of assigned channel accounts Salary Range: $121,900 - $169,400 #LI-EA1 What You Will Need To Be Successful: + Bachelor's Degree + Minimum of five years of sales or marketing experience with distribution interaction and/or management. + Demonstrated ability to network across complex organizations. + In-depth understanding of sales performance metrics and indicators. + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. + Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate large-group discussions. + Excellent time management and organizational skills. + Experience negotiating large, complex agreements. + Ability to drive high-visibility, cross-functional projects. + Strong understanding of product differentiation and competitive strategy techniques. + Demonstrated relationship management experience working with strategic and/or channel partners + Ability to travel up to 50% About Us: Who we are:When hospitals, schools, hotels, and even music festivals need to identify the people coming through their doors, they rely on PDC's expertise and solutions. As part of Brady Corporation's global portfolio of brands, PDC is a leader in identification solutions serving healthcare, government, education, entertainment and hospitality. PDC's breadth of products, from patient identification to music festival wristbands, are an integral part of Brady's identification solutions. But PDC's products and solutions are just one element of the Brady story. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - Brady is just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust us because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities. We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2024, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2024 sales were approximately $1.34 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com. Why work at Brady:A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth. And as a member of the PDC team, you'll get to represent a company with unique brand recognition across several industries. Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back. Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world. Our Benefits: + Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision + Generous 401(k) with company match + Paid time off and holidays + Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees + Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance + Education reimbursement opportunities + Scholarship program for children of Brady employees + A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities + Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management) + Dress-for-your-day dress code + Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program