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BeyondReach

Director of Channel Sales

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

Director of Channel Sales BUSINESS UNIT: BeyondReach FUNCTION: Sales REPORTS TO : VP of BeyondReach ... Relationship & Business Management * Build and maintain strong partner relationships through ...

Dtna

Channel Sales Manager

Des Moines, IA · Remote

$128K - $164K/yr

Inside the Role The District Sales Manager is a field-based position sales position that works directly with DTNA's dealer partners to support the sale of new Freightliner and Western Star trucks in ...

Bayer

$90.64K - $135.96K/yr

Channel Sales Agronomist III We are looking to hire a Channel Sales Agronomist in Iowa to cover the ... Manage an annual SG&A budget and program expenditures;Travel approximately ~60% with significant ...

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How much do channel manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for channel manager in Iowa is $133,796.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,800.00 and $143,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Channel Manager Do?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Channel Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Channel Manager, you need expertise in sales strategy, partner relationship management, and a solid understanding of channel sales models, typically supported by a degree in business or marketing. Familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce, partner portals, and sales analytics tools is often required. Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills set exceptional Channel Managers apart. These capabilities are vital for building effective partner networks, driving revenue growth, and ensuring seamless collaboration between an organization and its channel partners.

How does a Channel Manager typically collaborate with sales and marketing teams to drive partner performance?

A Channel Manager works closely with both sales and marketing teams to align strategies, develop joint campaigns, and provide partners with the resources they need to succeed. This collaboration often involves regular meetings to discuss partner feedback, analyze sales data, and coordinate promotional activities. By fostering open communication and sharing insights between internal teams and external partners, Channel Managers help ensure that all parties are working toward mutual goals and maximizing revenue opportunities.

What are Channel Managers?

Channel Managers are professionals responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with partners, distributors, or resellers that sell a company's products or services. They create strategies to expand the company's reach and maximize revenue through indirect sales channels. Their duties often include onboarding new partners, providing training, setting sales targets, and ensuring that partners align with the company's goals and standards.

What job makes $10,000 a month without a degree?

A channel manager can earn $10,000 or more per month by overseeing sales channels, developing partnerships, and managing marketing strategies, often in industries like technology or retail. Success in this role typically requires strong communication skills, industry knowledge, and experience with tools like CRM software, but a formal degree is not always necessary if proven performance is demonstrated.

What is the difference between Channel Manager vs Sales Manager?

AspectChannel ManagerSales Manager
Primary FocusManaging distribution channels and partner relationshipsDirect sales and customer acquisition
Required SkillsChannel development, partner management, negotiationSales strategy, team leadership, client engagement
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with partners, vendors, and internal teamsLeads sales teams, interacts directly with clients
Industry UsageCommon in tech, manufacturing, and wholesale sectorsWidespread across retail, B2B, and service industries

While both roles involve driving revenue, a Channel Manager focuses on developing and maintaining partner channels, whereas a Sales Manager directly manages sales teams and client relationships. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and find suitable candidates.

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Infographic showing various Channel Manager job openings in Iowa as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,796 per year, or $64.3 per hour.
Channel Sales Manager (Remote)

Channel Sales Manager (Remote)

Regal Rexnord

Cedar Rapids, IA • Remote

$110K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

175th of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Thomson Power Systems (a Regal Rexnord company) has been a leading manufacturer of electrical products and power systems for over 50 years. Our Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) solutions are engineered to seamlessly switch between primary and backup power, ensuring critical operations in healthcare, industrial, and commercial environments run without interruption. With Thomson, you can count on reliable, uninterrupted performance no matter what the conditions.

The Opportunity:

Help shape the future of our Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) business. We're hiring a Channel Sales Manager to grow strategic markets, drive sales excellence and strengthen the company's distribution channel partners. If you're energized by growth, collaboration, and taking on new challenges, this is an exciting time to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a highownership environment and is looking for meaningful career growth. This role reports to the ATS Business Unit General Manager so high visibility with leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute channel sales strategy: Build and scale an effective distributor/dealer channel program aligned with company growth and revenue goals.

  • Recruit and onboard new partners: Identify highpotential distributors/dealers and lead them through a structured onboarding process.

  • Manage distributor relationships: Drive strong, ongoing engagement with channel partners and build multilayered relationships at national and branch levels.

  • Drive channel performance: Set KPIs, monitor execution, and implement plans to accelerate rep productivity and sales growth.

  • Support new distributors with training and resources: Deliver product training, provide commercial support, and host joint events with reps to increase customer engagement.

  • Collaborate across the business: Partner with Customer Service, Engineering, Production, and Marketing to support channel needs and deliver a seamless customer experience.

  • Forecast and report pipeline: Provide accurate visibility into partnerdriven revenue, opportunities, and forecasts.

  • Analyze the market: Stay current on market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs; share insights to inform and improve market strategy.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.

  • Experience managing channel partners (distributors/dealers) in a manufacturing environment.

  • Technical sales experience, preferably in the Emergency Power sector or electrical/mechanical products.

  • Proven success in building and scaling partner networks, achieving growth that exceeds market expectations.

  • Strong understanding of channel partner strategies, market dynamics, and gotomarket models.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to quickly build and maintain strong relationships at multiple organizational levels.

  • Datadriven decision maker with the ability to analyze trends and turn insights into action.

  • Selfstarter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Resultsoriented with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.

  • Ability to travel 50-70%; proximity to a major airport preferred.

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Salary Range: $110,000 - 135,000 USD + incentive


The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.


The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.


Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.


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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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