Distribution Business Manager

The Distribution Business Manager is responsible for driving short and long term sustainable growth with cooperation of our distribution channel and the customers for NXP inside the Mass Market & Distribution EMEA team.In his/her role, the Distribution Business Manager will define together with the Regional Sales Manager which distribution partners and branches to focus in his sales region depending on the potential to grow the NXP business.He/She has to define the strategic relationships with our channel partners to support him/her on the demand creation and commercial & technical requests from the customers.The Distribution Business Manager is fully accountable for the POS (resale) and DWIN results at his/her distribution branches in his region to achieve the growth as per NXP corporate targets.Responsibilities You will be responsible for a defined sales region and the related distributor engagements and will be measured on demand creation and revenue growth. The key tasks include:Channel management including prioritization and drive of the key distributor engagements via jointly agreed business plansSet up, own and drive the business plans with the distributor officesCooperate with the distribution partners on joint activities, like product trainings, seminars etc.Account responsibility together with the channel partner and building up the customer relationshipInteract with the decision maker and top management with regional customers and distributorsIdentify and win new opportunities while selling the whole portfolioEnsure excellent commercial results per NXP corporate goalsManage NXP internal resources to meet sales goals when needed and to deliver above market growth across the assigned responsibilitiesPersonal profile Electrical or Business Engineering degree or similar. Knowledge about semiconductor productsA minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in semiconductor Sales, Field Application or Marketing.A minimum of 3-5 years of high tech b2b sales experienceVery strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills in both Italian and EnglishAbility to explain complex technical contents in a convincing fashion appropriate to the level of the business partnerAbility to work in an autonomous way, setting the right priorities for NXP business and its customersNeed to have strategic thinking to ensure the management of the distribution partners with whom he/she will work to develop the businessStrong drive internally with NXP Business Units for what he/she needs to make business move forwardAbility to deal at all levels at the local distributors and partners and with customersHigh degree of flexibility, motivation, customer & distribution focus, business orientation and networking ability are requested for this positionAccountability and autonomy are required for this jobLocated in the North of ItalyWillingness to travel frequently is essential-----------NXP is committed to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value and applies fair, consistent and transparent remuneration practices.As of the date of this posting, the estimated gross annual base salary range for this position in Italy is between 50,600 and 69,600 annually. This range is intended as a guideline. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and specific business or organizational needs. This position falls under the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (Metalmeccanica Industria). Where relevant, the total compensation package may also include additional elements such as annual incentive opportunities and/or equity, along with a competitive benefits package.More information about NXP in Italy...-----------#LI-8e4dSummaryLocation: MilanType: Full time