Supplier Business Manager - Comms

Summary:The Supplier Business Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining supplier relationships, along with increasing the financial growth for the assigned supplier(s). Maximizing revenue, market share and profit in addition to business planning are key parts of this position. This position is the face of ScanSource to our supplier and reseller partners and expected to be a role model of professionalism.

Essential Job Duties:

Drive business to achieve supplier revenue and GP$ goalsAct as an escalation point for the assigned supplier line(s)Serve as primary point of contact for onboarding, enablement of existing and net new partnersCreation, execution and on-going monitoring of assigned supplier line(s) business plansLiaison between ScanSource channel marketing and supplier line(s)Negotiate supplier contracts with input from supply chain team and managementMaintain high profile for assigned supplier line(s) to further mutual business relationshipsFacilitate and drive alignment of supplier team(s) with appropriate members of the ScanSource teamsUnderstand the competitive landscape of both the distributor and supplierServe as the primary escalation path for internal sales and supplier issuesMaximize profitability for assigned supplier line(s)Monitor pipeline, recruiting and performance to goal for assigned supplier line(s)Responsible for quarterly business reviews with the management and supplier partnersOther duties as assignedRegular attendance is an essential function of this position

Reporting Relationships:

Direct supervision given from Manager, Supplier Business; Director, Supplier Services or VP, Supplier ServicesNo Direct ReportsDaily contact with supplier(s) representatives, sales reps, and ScanSource managementWill occasionally make presentations to both supplier and ScanSource Senior Management

Requirements:

High School/GEDOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsSelf-motivated with ability to prioritize and executeComputer Skills (MS Office)Previous experience working as a SBM for a tech distributor

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience (Marketing/Business)Proficiency in foreign language (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit a computer terminal for long periods of timeAbility to be physically in attendance at workstation at designated company office location during normal business hours designated for the positionAbility to travel up to 30 percent of the timeAbility to lift 25 pounds

Compensation:Base Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 and Total Compensation Range: $55,000 - $70,000Actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on a number of variables including work experience, education and skills/ achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.For non-sales roles and sales roles with a variable component, total compensation reflects both a base salary and variable targets.While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching provision. Outside of CA, ScanSource grants 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (prorated for date of hire). In the state of CA, employees accrue a set number of hours each pay period equaling the same 128 hours of PTO. ScanSource also celebrates 8 paid company holidays.

ScanSource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEOE/M/F