SLED Field Sales Manager

2 days ago

Phoenix, AZ, United States Arrow Electronics Full-time
SLED Field Sales Manager At Arrow, our Sales teams connect customers with the expertise, solutions, and global capabilities they need to move faster, solve complex challenges, and stay ahead of what's next. Working across functions and technologies, you'll build lasting partnerships, deliver value beyond products, and help customers transform ideas into real-world solutions while growing your own career in a global technology organization. As the Field Sales Manager (Channel), this position owns channel partner strategy and go-to-market execution for the entire SLED Field CM team to grow Arrow and immixGroup’s presence across the State, Local, and Education market. The role manages the SLED Field CM team, works closely with funded headcounts across the organization, and connects channel partners, supplier leadership, distributor leadership, field sales, contracts, marketing, and business development to align priorities, activate partners, and drive measurable growth. Own channel performance for the SLED Field CM team by driving revenue growth, profitability, partner engagement, pipeline health, opportunity support, and field execution accountability. Expand relationships across the SLED channel partner and supplier community, prioritizing partners with strong SLED practices, contract access, regional influence, and growth potential. Establish an operating rhythm of channel partner alignment meetings, Field CM team cadence calls, QBRs, and pipeline reviews to improve forecasting accuracy, execution, and accountability. Partner with Field Sales Manager (Supplier) and dedicated supplier managers to build channel-specific SLED business and marketing plans with clear target segments, priority partners, contract positioning, KPIs, and expected outcomes. Coordinate with the SLED Field CM team, funded headcounts, supplier teams, distributor leaders, Arrow and immixGroup functions, market intelligence, contracts, business development, and marketing to deliver enablement, partner support, and go-to-market execution. Translate channel partner priorities into SLED programs such as partner roadshows, executive roundtables, webinars, market intelligence campaigns, account mapping, contract education, and field enablement. Serve as the SLED channel strategy lead for the Field CM team, aligning channel partner stakeholders, Field Sales Manager (Supplier), supplier leadership, distributor leadership, and internal Arrow and immixGroup teams around priorities and execution. Lead recurring channel partner and distributor cadence meetings, including strategy sessions, Field CM operating reviews, QBRs, pipeline discussions, and event planning. Advocate for channel partner priorities within Arrow and immixGroup while ensuring strategies align to supplier strategy, SLED market realities, partner readiness, contract access, field execution, and measurable growth outcomes. Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience, or 6 years of related experience with an advanced degree, or equivalent experience in channel sales, partner development, public sector distribution, Field CM leadership, strategic alliances, business development, SLED contracts, or technology go-to-market planning. Strong understanding of the SLED market, including state and local government, education, public healthcare, procurement cycles, contract vehicles, partner ecosystems, and public sector sales motions. Experience building channel or partner strategies, leading cross-functional execution, managing executive relationships, and translating market priorities into measurable growth plans. Ability to communicate effectively with channel partner leaders, supplier leaders, distributor executives, Field CM team members, internal sales teams, and cross-functional business partners. Willingness to travel approximately 25% for channel partner meetings, supplier engagements, distributor leadership engagements, partner visits, QBRs, trade shows, and SLED-focused events. Due to contractual requirements with the federal government, viable candidates must be US citizens Fully Remote: Must be able to travel to an Arrow office location as requested by Arrow leadership. At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why

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competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.) Tuition Reimbursement Growth Opportunities At Arrow, we're helping make that future possible. We enable customers and suppliers to design and distribute technology around the world, connecting people, ideas, and innovation to solve real-world challenges. Guided by our purpose of making the benefits of technology accessible to all, we provide expertise, solutions, and conne