Channel Manager

Gulf Business Solutions-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company Description
Gulf Business Solutions (GBS) is the leading information and technology solutions provider in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since we started as a business more than thirty years ago, we have grown to an enterprise supported by over five hundred employees, with a rich portfolio of products and services ranging from printing systems to end-to-end digital transformation solutions. GBS enables organizations and businesses in their journey to a digitalized business environment with cutting edge Information and Technology Solutions. We source and select only the most advanced products and solutions through the many strategic partnership we’ve developed over the years with some of the world’s leading technology companies. GBS represents GCG-Enterprise Solutions and CNS Middle East, operating as an umbrella company for both brands in KSA.

A channel manager works with sales or marketing within a specific channel. In this career, your duties may involve overseeing sales operations and being the moderator for supplier and customer relationships in a particular territory. Your responsibilities could range from fostering relationships with potential or existing channel partners and clients, creating and implementing sales growth strategies designed to increase profitability for your channel, closing difficult sales, and working on the recruitment of new sales and marketing partners. You may also meet with partners in your sales channel and moderate discussions between your marketing team and your channel partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage the relevant employees
  • Manage relationships with vendors and customers
  • Develop a strategy to improve efficiency and profitability
  • Create a marketing plan
  • Forecast sales to predict your labor and supply needs

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing or business
  • Sales or marketing experience
  • Leadership skills and experience
  • Strong communication abilities
  • Proficiency with CRM software