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Channel Sales Manager KSMOIA

ITW


Job Location:

Appleton, WI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 92000 - 150000
Posted: 6 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

The Channel Sales Manager drives performance across our top distributor partners byleveragingteamwork as a differentiator strengthening training inventory and merchandising execution and deepening distributor engagement.

This role combines business acumen relationship leadership and welding expertise to grow sales increase share in key channel positions and expand adoption of our full portfolio you will connect enterprise strategy tobranchlevelexecution to deliver measurable growth and return on investment.

Location:Kansas City MO St. LouisMOor Eastern Iowa

WhatYoullDo

  • Contribute to creating and delivering training strategies for distributor teams includingrolebasedmultiyearroadmaps and coordinated sessions at Customer Experience Centers (CEC) and training facilities.

  • Integrate selling skills into product certification programs to boost distributor capability and confidence

  • Improve inventory performance byoptimizingproduct placementconsolidatingvendors expanding merchandising opportunities and elevating key metrics including turnover GMROIdeadstockreduction and fill rate

  • Lead strategic engagement plans for top distributors including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) annual feedback cycles and relationship building across leadership middle management and front-line teams

  • Leverage promotions contests and marketing funds to increase distributor focus and drive execution

  • Track and analyze performance data to inform decisionsoptimizedistributor effectiveness and strengthen distributor relationships

What Success Looks Like

  • Higher distributor training participation and certification rates

  • Strong merchandising compliance and execution with distributors held accountable for on-shelf availability and portfolio representation

  • Increased share of discretionary spending and improved inventory efficiency

  • Advance Top 80 engagement plans and key quarterly initiatives to strengthen distributor accountability

  • Measurable growth in revenue new product development (NPD) adoption and opportunity pipeline health

  • High distributor satisfaction and stronger channel alignment

What You Bring

  • Bachelors degree in marketing business or related discipline or equivalent experience

  • Experience in channel sales distributor management or leading training programs

  • Demonstratedexpertisein inventory metrics and sales program adoption

  • Contribute to the design and delivery of structuredrolebasedtraining programs

  • Skill in driving alignment from enterprise leadership through branch-level execution

  • Excellent communication relationship-building and analytical skills

  • Datadrivenmindset with the ability to interpret KPIs and evaluate return on investment (ROI)

  • Working knowledge of welding processes and products preferred

  • Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time

Compensation Information:

The Channel Sales Manager compensation package offers a competitive annual salary with an estimated range of $92000 to $150000dependenton the geographic location the successful candidates qualification and prior experience. We are committed tomaintainingequitableand competitive salaries across different regions through regular reviews and adjustments.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.


As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.


Required Experience:

Manager


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ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenue of $16.1 billion in 2023. The companyÂ’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highl ... View more

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