Channel Account Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
About Ergotron:
Ergotron Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance health and happiness. Using the Technology of Movement Ergotron builds products and custom solutions that help people feel fuel and enjoy a new sense of energy in healthcare and workspace settings.
Through its 40 plus-year history Ergotron has led the industry with innovative professional-grade products and customer-obsessed service. The company has earned more than 200 patents and established a growing portfolio of award-winning brands including WorkFit and CareFit and patented Constant Force and LiFeKinnex technologies. Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul Minnesota with a presence in North America Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information please visit .
SUMMARY
The Channel Account Manager for CDW Healthcare owns the strategy growth and execution of Ergotron with one of our critical reseller partners. This role is responsible for expanding revenue deepening executive relationships driving solution adoption (hardware software) and aligning internal teams to win in a complex healthcare environments. They act as the single-threaded owner of CDW Healthcare balancing strategic partnership leadership with day-to-day execution and serving as the internal voice of CDW and healthcare customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Partner Ownership
- Own the relationship with CDW Healthcare across executive sales leadership category management and field teams
- Develop and execute a joint annual business plan (JBP) with measurable revenue attach and solution goals
- Coordinate QBRs EBRs and strategic planning sessions with CDW Healthcare leadership
Revenue Growth & Solution Expansion
- Drive net-new growth and share-of-wallet expansion across healthcare segments (IDNs hospitals clinics ambulatory etc.)
- Increase solution and software attach not just product volume
- Identify whitespace opportunities and emerging healthcare workflows where Ergotron can differentiate
- Partner with field sellers to influence large deals strategic pursuits and national programs
Healthcare Vertical Expertise
- Understanding of healthcare environments workflows and buying dynamics (clinical IT facilities procurement)
- Translate healthcare customer needs into clear value propositions and partner-ready messaging
- Stay current on healthcare trends that impact technology mobility infection control and digital workflow
Internal Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment
- Serve as the internal quarterback for CDW Healthcare across:
- Sales & Vertical Teams
- Product Management & Engineering
- Marketing
- Customer Experience / Support
- Provide structured feedback on:
- Product gaps
- Competitive pressure
- Pricing & program effectiveness
- Ensure internal teams understand why CDW Healthcare matters and how to win together
Enablement Programs & Execution
- Drive partner enablement for CDW Healthcare sellers (training tools playbooks messaging)
- Launch and manage partner programs promotions and campaigns aligned to healthcare priorities
- Track performance against plan and adjust tactics quickly
Metrics Forecast & Accountability
- Own forecast accuracy and pipeline visibility for CDW Healthcare
- Track KPIs including revenue attach rates solution mix and program ROI
- Provide regular executive-level updates internally
Travel
- Customer visits industry events and Ergotron team collaboration opportunities 20-35%
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
- 7-10 years of experience in channel sales strategic accounts or partner management
- Proven success managing large complex reseller relationships (CDW SHI Insight etc.)
- Direct experience selling into or through healthcare verticals
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence without authority
- Track record of driving solution-based selling not just product transactions
- Experience with enterprise healthcare systems IDNs or national healthcare programs
- Background working cross-functionally with product and marketing teams
- Familiarity with hardware software ecosystems
- Experience navigating matrixed organizations
Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
- Relationship builder at executive field and inside levels
- Data-driven decision making
- Clear compelling communicator
- Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity
- experience preferred
Education
- BS/BA degree in Business Sales or other related field preferred
ERGOTRON CORE VALUES
Customer-Centric Innovation
Continuously innovate our cross-functional business processes to deliver exceptional value to customers and partners
Built to Last
Ensure every product we make service we deliver and platform we develop starts with a foundation in exceeding customer expectations for quality and reliability
Always Improving
Work together as a team everyday to streamline and accelerate our processes in service to customers employees and partners while enhancing safety quality delivery and cost
Integrity
Do the right thing by our people customers partners and the communities where we live and work
ERGOTRON BENEFITS
- Ergotron is committed to moving you forward with leading benefits and reward programs. Beyond a fast-paced innovative work environment we offer a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits package including but not limited to; medical dental vision life disability tuition reimbursement 401k with match and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- We work hard and we recharge. With five weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) eleven paid holidays a our employees have ample time throughout the year to spend with family and friends traveling or relaxing.
- We are proud to support our employees and their growing families by offering ten weeks of paid maternity leave four weeks of paid paternity leave and three days of paid grandparents leave.
- Both our newest and our most tenured employees are formally recognized. Our career milestones program ensures that our new team members feel welcome and rewards employees at five years ten years fifteen years and beyond.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Ergotron uses human-centered design to build kinetic workspaces. Our products promote wellness and productivity by moving technology to where you need it most.