14 Sep
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Makerspace Masters
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Noida
14 Sep
Makerspace Masters
Noida
We are looking for a seasoned channel business leader to drive and scale the Pan-India channel business for AV (Audio-Visual) and Display products. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end channel strategy — from National Distributors (ND) down to Regional Distributors (RD) and Dealers — and will bring an established network and strong relationships across the AV/Display/IT hardware ecosystem in India.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive the Pan-India channel sales strategy for AV and Display product lines (interactive panels, video walls, AV accessories, etc.)
- Build, expand, and manage a multi-tier channel network comprising National Distributors, Regional Distributors, and Dealers across India
- Achieve monthly/quarterly/annual sales targets and market share goals through the channel ecosystem
- Onboard new National Distributors and Regional Distributors in untapped geographies; strengthen existing partnerships
- Develop and execute dealer engagement, incentive, and loyalty programs to drive sell-out and channel stickiness
- Design and implement channel policies — pricing, credit terms, stock norms, scheme structures, and ROI models for partners
- Collaborate with Marketing to plan and execute channel promotions, dealer meets, product launches, and branding activities
- Monitor primary and secondary sales, channel inventory, and receivables; ensure healthy channel hygiene
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Regional Sales Managers/Area Sales Managers driving channel execution on ground
- Conduct regular market visits, dealer meets,
and RD/ND reviews to strengthen relationships and gather market intelligence
- Track competition activity, pricing trends, and channel schemes; recommend counter-strategies
- Work closely with Supply Chain/Operations to ensure product availability and timely fulfillment across the channel network
- Report business performance, forecasts, and channel health to leadership on a periodic basis
Key Requirements Experience
- 12–18+ years of overall experience in channel sales/distribution, with at least 5–7 years in a leadership role (AVP/GM/CBO level)
- Proven experience in AV, Display, Consumer Electronics, IT Hardware, or related technology products
- Demonstrated success in building and managing a Pan-India channel network across National Distributors, Regional Distributors, and Dealers
- Strong existing relationships/connect with key NDs, RDs, and Dealers in the AV/Display/CE/IT space (existing channel network is a solid plus)
- Experience managing a large, geographically distributed sales team
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of distribution/channel economics — margins, schemes, credit management, inventory turns
- Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinker with strong execution and on-ground orientation
- Data-driven approach to sales planning, forecasting, and performance tracking
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing large regional teams
- Willingness to travel extensively across India
Education
- Postgraduate in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
📌 Assistant Vice President (AVP) / Chief Business Officer (CBO) – Channel Business, AV & Display
🏢 Makerspace Masters
📍 Noida