Distribution Sales Manager

Power the Future with us! Solar Edge (NASDAQ: SEDG), is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, with over 5000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of products installed in over 133 countries.

Our diverse product offering comprises intelligent solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and complete home energy management ecosystems.

By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, we strive to create a world where clean, green energy from the sun is the primary source of power for our homes, businesses, and just about everywhere we thrive.

A Distribution Sales Manager in the solar manufacturing industry with strong communication skills plays a crucial role in driving sales, managing distribution networks, and fostering relationships.

• Grow Solar Edge market share in the residential and commercial markets that are served by our distribution partners through analysis of overall market trends, forecasts and development of strategic partnerships and alliances
• Develop and nurture senior management relationships with Solar Edge distributors to drive adoption of Solar Edge’s portfolio of solutions
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key distribution sales representatives, facilitating collaborative efforts to drive joint sales initiatives with Solar Edge Sales Directors and Regional Sales Managers
• Develop quarterly distributor reviews based on performance data as well as Solar Edge and customer feedback. Combine feedback into strategic planning initiatives and program development. Report on key metric results and trends to the field sales organization
• Develop and manage coverage plans, pricing programs and incentives for National Accounts
• Identify, assess, and qualify new or alternative distributors for Solar Edge by utilizing our distribution management process
• Provide product and solutions training to distributor’s sales team to ensure mind share and product application alignment. Utilize marketing to co-develop required tools and training materials
• Lead the forecasting process to align with regional sales opportunities, local market trends, and existing inventory levels. Recommend and manage optimal inventory stocking at distributor sites, and drive POS reporting activities.
• Act as point of contact for fulfillment and order management issues between distributor and Solar Edge; facilitate SPA activities with distributor sales and Solar Edge field sales team
• Jointly develop go-to-market strategies and sales tools for product categories, recommend product and promotion strategies for the product portfolio, and collaborate on standard pricing for region/market with the appropriate segments
• Use ongoing working relationships to drive competitive intelligence gathering in product performance, offerings and pricing. Leverage Marketing/Product Management to maintain a marketing intelligence reporting capability in order to keep abreast of market, customer, competitor and supplier trends

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• 7+ years of experience in sales management; proven track record of creating successful long-term strategic distribution partnerships;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, and work as a team with various stakeholders;
• Strong presentation skills, with the proven ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders;
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong computer and analytical skills; mid-level excel skills required; CRM experience required

Solar Edge proudly seeks to build a richly diverse workforce by hiring people with a diversity of thoughts, identities, perspectives, and experiences that help advance the difference we make for consumers, and by ensuring our people experience equity and inclusion in their work lives. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.