Sr. Manager, Channel Sales

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

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Sony Electronics Inc. is seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Channel Sales for the Imaging Products & Solutions of Americas – Professional Display Solutions. This U.S.-based role will lead Sony’s distribution and national solutions provider strategy, managing a multi-tiered sales team to drive revenue, profitability, and long-term growth across products and solutions.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Manager will build and execute sales strategy, develop pipeline, provide market intelligence to marketing and product teams, and strengthen executive-level relationships with distributors, NSPs, national integrators, and channel partners. The ideal candidate is a proven sales leader who can coach, lead, and scale a team while positioning Sony as a preferred technology partner in the ProAV market.

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree or equivalent experience required.

• 5 years of management experience leading B2B sales teams.

• Experience in the commercial flat panel, ProAV, digital signage, collaboration, or visual display solutions market.

• Deep understanding of distribution, NSP, national integrator, and channel partner business models.

• Strong business and financial acumen, including P&L understanding, sales analysis, quota planning, and competitive assessment.

• Experience building and executing MDF, VIR, or similar partner growth programs.

• Proven ability to assess market conditions, solve complex business challenges, and respond with clear action plans.

• Executive presence with strong presentation skills and experience engaging senior leaders, partners, and large audiences.

• Ability to use data, CRM tools, and sales trends to coach teams and drive performance; Salesforce.com experience preferred.

• Up to 70% travel required.

Preferred Skills

• Distribution or NSP sales background preferred.

Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

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