Channel Development Manager, Automotive

Job description

**We Are****:** From a one-man operation in a basement office in Bellevue, Washington to 275-plus team members in 10 cities worldwide, AMMEX has become a global leader in products that enhance health, hygiene, and safety across a wide spectrum of industries. Thousands of organizations, from small distributors and retailers to Fortune 500 businesses, deploy our tools and programs to help customers buy disposable gloves. For us, business is more than simply developing and selling high-quality disposable gloves. It’s about making people’s lives safer and easier because of the products and services we provide. The culture at AMMEX is centered on our core values: Aim High & Deliver, Adapt, Be a Partner, Be an Owner, Grow & Improve, and Simplify. We are passionate about doing our best work, excited to watch each individual grow and harness opportunity, while having fun along the way. We believe it is the great people and partners who make AMMEX a great company, and that our commitment to the customer consistently drives outstanding results. **You Are****:** No matter the department, we continuously search for people who understand how to balance meeting customer needs with creating products, processes, systems, and teams that are innovative and adaptable as we scale. We are building a team of customer-oriented, authentic, self-directed professionals who are driven by a desire to succeed in all that they do. **Position Summary****:** **The Channel Development Manager, Automotive** is responsible for driving profitable sales growth through the effective management, development, and optimization of assigned distributor, reseller, and manufacturer representative partners across the automotive market. This role strengthens the company’s market presence by building strategic relationships, executing collaborative business plans, and equipping partners with the tools, training, and support needed to increase revenue, expand market share, and deliver long-term business value. As the primary interface between the company and its channel partners, you will ensure alignment on goals, programs, and strategic initiatives while driving consistent execution and performance across your territory. You will play a key role in developing and scaling channel processes, launching innovative partner programs, and identifying new opportunities for growth within the automotive industry. **This role covers the West Coast territory, and the ideal candidate will be located within the region to effectively support customers and channel partners.** This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our long-term channel strategy and contribute to a high-growth business. The ideal candidate is a results-driven relationship builder with a proven track record of achieving ambitious goals, adapting to changing market conditions, and creating value through strong partner engagement. Success in this role requires an ownership mindset, exceptional communication skills, a passion for continuous learning, and the ability to thrive as part of a collaborative, high-performing team. **Essential Job Functions****:** This role will encompass the following, and additional activities asked by management to grow and strengthen the revenue stream for AMMEX: - Build and scale AMMEX glove sales within the Automotive sales channel - Implement systematic, scalable sales processes to drive exponential channel growth - Maximize the value of existing customers, and programs, while developing additional outlets of distribution - Cultivate a deep understanding of the market and its drivers for all team members - Partner with the leadership team to develop and drive a long-term growth strategy - Collaborate across teams to enhance overall customer experience **The Ideal Candidate Will Have****:** - A growth mindset and a passion for identifying new opportunities to expand business through channel partners. - An ownership mentality, taking accountability for results and proactively driving initiatives from concept through execution. - A strong customer and partner focus, building trust-based relationships that create long-term value for all parties. - The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, translating business objectives into measurable actions and outcomes. - Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment, embracing change and responding effectively to evolving market conditions. - A data-driven approach to decision-making, using insights and performance metrics to prioritize opportunities and improve results. - Strong organizational and prioritization skills, effectively managing multiple partners, projects, and competing priorities. - A collaborative mindset, fostering productive relationships across teams and contributing to a positive, high-performing culture. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, persuade, and align diverse audiences around a common goal. - Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and market expertise. - High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions, consistently demonstrating the values and expectations of AMMEX. - **This role covers the West Coast territory, and the ideal candidate will be located within the region to effectively support customers and channel partners.** **Required Qualifications****:** - 5+ years of progressive sales, channel management, business development, or account management experience, with a demonstrated record of increasing responsibility and revenue growth. - Proven success managing and growing distributor, reseller, and/or manufacturer representative partner networks. - Experience executing partner growth plans that drive revenue, market share, and profitable business expansion. - Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executives, business owners, directors, and C-suite leaders. - Strong commercial acumen with experience analyzing sales performance, identifying growth opportunities, and making data-driven decisions. - Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex commercial agreements, business terms, and partner programs. - Experience launching, scaling, and optimizing sales or channel programs across multiple markets, regions, or customer segments. - Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Customer Experience, and Supply Chain. - Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and relationship-building skills. - Experience within the Automotive industry, with preference given to candidates with distribution, aftermarket, industrial, safety, MRO, or related channel experience. - Highly proficient in CRM systems, sales reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications. - Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field preferred. **Physical Requirements****:** - Able to physically travel via airplane to domestic and international locations as needed to support the business. This role will require some travel within the Region, (30%+ travel should be expected). - Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a computer, keying and reading content. - Will be required to stand, reach, bend, twist, squat, and move about freely in an office or remote work environment. May need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs. - Able to use office equipment such as phone, copier, printer, video camera, etc. Targeted Hiring Range: 120k-140k Base + Bonus Potential Total Compensation: Commensurate with experience and internal equity **Benefits:** AMMEX offers a comprehensive and competitive total package that includes the following: - Self-manage PTO for vacation, sick and other time off needs - Benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, and Vision so you may choose the right coverage for you and your eligible family members. - Company-paid life insurance for employees - SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with quarterly matching up to 3% of deferred wages to the IRS maximum - Generous annual bonus program - 3-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of employment (to be used after achieving 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, etc.) We encourage you to apply even if your previous experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. We are an authentic, diverse, and inclusive workplace filled with individuals who are simply passionate about doing their best work. You may still be just what we’re looking for in this or other roles. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. *This organization participates in E-Verify.*