Pro Channel Manager
About The Position
This role is hybrid remote with 60% monthly in-office presence in Mount Prospect, Illinois. (3 days in office per week). We are not offering relocation for this role. Bosch Power Tools North America is seeking a highly collaborative and commercially savvy Pro Channel Manager to support the growth and execution of strategic initiatives within assigned distribution channels. This role acts as a critical bridge between the sales team and channel strategy, ensuring that our distributors and field teams have the tools, programs, and support they need to drive Bosch’s success in the professional market. Reporting to the Channel Management Lead, this role focuses on enabling the sales organization by supporting promotions, product launches, pricing alignment, training initiatives, and distributor-facing activities. While the primary customer relationship is owned by the sales team, this role will engage directly with distributor partners on strategic projects and executional needs. This is an ideal role for someone who understands the dynamics of the PRO channel, excels in cross-functional collaboration, and enjoys building structured processes that improve performance in the field.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in channel marketing, sales support, commercial operations, or customer-facing roles—ideally within the PRO, construction, or distribution space.
- Supported sales teams with tools, insights, and coordination across functions like marketing, pricing, or training.
- Participated in distributor-related activities such as product launches, promotional planning, or line reviews.
- Worked cross-functionally to implement go-to-market initiatives and improve sales execution.
- Familiar with CRM tools (e.g., C4C), sales reporting systems, and Microsoft Office suite.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (~15–20%) for distributor support or internal meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the sales organization with the execution of channel programs and strategies, including promotions, new product introductions, pricing updates, and training rollouts.
- Collaborate with various members of the sales team to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned with field execution needs.
- Coordinate cross-functional inputs from marketing, operations, and product management to deliver timely and impactful sales enablement materials.
- Engage directly with distributor partners on specific initiatives (e.g., product launches, events, pricing projects), supporting sales efforts with additional channel expertise.
- Track and analyze performance metrics, promotional effectiveness, and sell-through results to inform channel planning and adjustments.
- Assist in the creation of presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholder meetings.
- Provide feedback from the field and channel to the PRO Strategy team to help refine programs and identify growth opportunities.
Benefits
- Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
