Distribution Channel Manager

Job description

Distribution Channel Manager / Distribution Account Manager

Reading / Hybrid / Remote

£Competitive + OTE + Benefits

We are working with one of the world’s leading vendors of networking hardware, surveillance, CCTV and smart devices. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Distribution Channel Manager / Account Manager to manage their UK distribution partners, as well as develop B2B opportunities with installers and system integrators within the CCTV and surveillance market.

About the role: Distribution Account Manager

• Develop and manage existing security-focused distribution partners, while identifying new opportunities to expand the brand within this channel
• Identify B2B opportunities within the security system integrator and installer market, with a focus on SMB and enterprise networking and surveillance product sets
• Develop and execute comprehensive sales and marketing plans in line with company objectives
• Manage distribution stock levels to maximise customer availability across the full range of networking and security products
• Proactively engage with the existing partner base to identify new customers and support partner sign-ups, training accreditation courses and webinars where required
• Travel to visit distribution partners across the region, including occasional overnight stays where necessary
• Manage the security reseller/wholesale business, working with distribution partners to identify and activate new customer opportunities

About you

We are looking for someone with strong experience selling security and surveillance hardware products, who knows this market inside out. You will have a good understanding of distributors, partners and installers within this space. Ideally, you will have worked for a similar vendor or distributor.

In addition:

• Ability to work cross-culturally and adapt to different working practices and approaches
• Strong customer engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively to achieve win–win outcomes for key stakeholders
• Excellent project, time management and organisational skills
• Strong business and market analysis skills

Keywords: CCTV, sales, sales manager, channel manager, partner manager, channel sales, distributor, distribution sales, partner account manager, IT sales, hardware, smart home

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer (Level 1). As such, we will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable adjustments to enable full participation in the job application and interview process.

If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact your consultant, Zoe Chatley, at zoe@thechannelrecruiter.co.uk. She will be happy to assist with your requests.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-04-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English