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China Distribution Manager

Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless

Operations
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Posted on Oct 21, 2025

Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain excellent rapport with key distribution partners, providing timely and professional support (pricing, supply coordination, samples, program execution, etc.)

  • Lead business planning with distributors, including target setting, quarterly business reviews, and corrective actions to ensure revenue, booking, and design-win goals are met

  • Work closely with distributor sales teams to expand market coverage, identify new opportunities, and promote the company’s full portfolio of solutions

  • Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, FAEs, BD, Product Line Managers, Operations) to deliver strong channel support and exceed customer expectations

  • Drive execution of channel programs, incentive schemes, and promotional activities to maximize distributor engagement and performance

  • Provide market insights, competitive intelligence, and feedback from distributors to influence regional sales strategies and product positioning

  • Regularly report on distributor performance metrics, pipeline health, and forecast accuracy

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.

  • 7+ years of experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or related technology industry.

  • At least 3 years of distribution/channel management experience in China.

  • Strong negotiation, relationship management, and conflict resolution skills.

  • Deep understanding of the Chinese electronics distribution ecosystem, including major distributors, local design houses, and manufacturing customers.

  • Professional, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong communication skills in Mandarin and English; able to deliver presentations and lead discussions.

  • Willing and able to travel frequently across China.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master degreed MBA or advanced degree preferred.

  • Proven track record of managing top-tier distributors and achieving revenue and design-in growth.

  • Experience in developing and executing channel programs, incentive structures, and promotional campaigns.

  • Ability to define and execute channel strategies, set measurable objectives, and drive accountability with partners.

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player able to work independently.