Distribution Key Account Manager
- Milpitas, CA, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Sales, Distribution Management, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, and/or Account Management
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
General Purpose:
- Own the relationship with Corsair’s distribution partners, serving as the primary point of contact and strategic advocate
- Meet and exceed sales targets and growth plans through distribution partners by driving sell-in and sell-through
- Manage the relationships with distributors to keep resellers and retail partners motivated to stock Corsair
- Maintain healthy in-stock rates and inventory levels through joint demand planning and replenishment oversight with distributors
- Negotiate and manage distribution agreements, terms, pricing, and program commitments
- Identify, onboard, and develop new distribution partners and business opportunities
- Manage a marketing budget and plan that supports distributor-driven sales
Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Manage day-to-day relationships with distribution partners to ensure allocations, service levels, and expectations are met
- Lead regular business reviews with distributors, with a clear agenda, shared goals, and tracked action items; follow up accordingly
- Develop joint business plans with distributors that align sales targets, forecasts, inventory, and marketing investment
- Partner with the Business Units to align on distribution strategy and assortment with the goal of growing the overall Corsair business
- Partner with supply chain and operations to forecast demand, manage inventory, aging and resolve backorders and fulfillment issues
- Monitor distributor performance, inventory, and sell-through weekly / monthly / quarterly, and report results and sales progress internally
- Coordinate channel marketing and promotions with distribution partners, and ensure programs are communicated and executed through the channel
- Prepare materials for distributor and partner reviews, including sales trends, inventory data, competitive data, and market insight
- Proactively assess and advise on solutions to internal and external challenges affecting the distribution relationship
- Monitor competitor activity and distributor behavior, and work with channel marketing to protect Corsair’s competitive position
- Identify strategic growth areas, including expanded coverage, new segments and new verticals, and incremental product availability through distribution
- Communicate distributor updates, program changes, and market feedback to the respective internal teams
- Build strong relationships with distribution leadership and partners at all levels; some travel required
- Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet Corsair’s core values
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Enthusiastic, dependable, and relationship-driven
- 5+ years of experience in Sales, Distribution Management, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, and/or Account Management
- Working knowledge of distribution models, channel partner management, and inventory planning
- Experience negotiating and managing distributor agreements, terms, and joint business plans
- Intermediate experience with MS Office Suite; proficiency in Excel (charts, pivot tables, lookups, formulas) preferred for analyzing distributor sell-through and inventory data
- Experience and technical knowledge of the PC Gaming or PC Hardware market preferred
- Passion for technology and proactive in staying current on the latest products to market
- Well organized and process driven, with the ability to multitask quickly and efficiently
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to prioritize
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Ability to articulate a point of view and negotiate with distribution partners
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR), founded in 1994, is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gaming and streaming gear. With 21 different product lines, CORSAIR offers a complete range of products that help digital athletes perform at their peak and enable streaming creators to produce studio-quality content for their fans. CORSAIR has built a passionate base of loyal customers due to its gamer- and creator-centric design philosophy, commitment to high performance, and professional quality.
The company has received more than 4,000 product awards and has a footprint that reaches customers in more than 75 countries. CORSAIR also includes subsidiary brands Elgato, which provides premium studio equipment and accessories for content creators, SCUF Gaming, which builds custom-designed controllers for competitive gamers, ORIGIN PC, a builder of custom gaming and workstation desktop PCs and laptops, Drop, a community-driven company that designs and curates enthusiast keyboards and peripherals, and Fanatec, a leading manufacturer of high-end sim racing hardware.
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Bonus
- 401K Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount Purchase Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Pet Insurance
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Skills
- Sales targets
- Sales
- Supply chain management
- Manage inventory
- Channel marketing
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Multitask
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Cope with pressure
- Meet deadlines