Distribution Manager

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

 

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

Takes ownership of assigned distributor account(s) or territory; develops and executes sales strategy for assigned account(s) or territory with manager’s input. Focuses on distributor success, maximizes distributor value, and facilitates distributor and Zebra relationships. Enable distributor growth, readiness and capability by developing and executing an effective business development plan; utilizes sponsorships, marketing initiatives, etc. to promote partnership and improve Zebra business within the distributor eco system. Manage distributor metrics, including co-op, sales out reporting, sales and technical certification training, and technical support requirements.

Technical Skills

• Uses moderate domain/solutions knowledge.

• Knowledge of Zebra: Utilizes a solid understanding of all Products/Services in the business.

• Sales Skills: Applies Solution Selling concepts to customer situations; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Managerial Skills: Understands policies and practices related to the role and shares ideas for improvement.

• Business Acumen: Understands and explains how Zebra solutions can help a customer’s business results; obtains profitable revenue growth via value proposition vs. the competition.

• Market/Customer Knowledge: Uses full knowledge of the customer’s business and market economics/trends to position effectively versus the competition.

Solution Complexity/Strategic Thinking

• Nature of Problems Solved: Solves routine problems of moderate complexity (e.g., verifying technical compatibility) at the customer level.

• Role in Addressing Problems: Understands and resolves problems with support from technical resources.

• Complexity of Solutions: Typically medium complexity (e.g., value proposition vs. competition), but may have some complex projects that require unique coordination of technical resources.

Freedom to Act

• Level of Guidance: Works under general supervision. Makes decisions of moderate complexity that impact the deliverables of projects; exercises judgment in approach, sometimes requiring and assessing tradeoffs.

• Takes Direction From: Group Manager and Directors.

Customer Interface

• Role: Acts independently or as a team lead for ad-hoc teams.

• Level of Customer Contact: Buyers/decision-makers for small and mid-sized deals and end-users.

• Main Level of Interaction: Responsible for influencing the customer to purchase moderate-sized projects.

• Required Knowledge of Customer: Operational strategies for success and competitor information.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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