We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Senior Manager, Channel Systems is responsible for directing the Sales Enablement process and application, G360 & G360 ecommerce, as well as the support team to achieve short and long-range strategic objectives through successful planning and execution of digital sales strategies as well as improvements to processes and operations of the team.  This leader works closely with business leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to crate roadmaps, scope of work documents, business cases, and change management

Major Responsibilities

• Owns overall UX and platform design; leverages deep understanding of customer journeys to ensure frictionless experience for channel partners

• Collaborates with IT to execute the end-to-end development process within an Agile environment.  Continuously assesses the business needs, refines priorities, outlines milestones and deliverables, and identifies opportunities using product and market knowledge as well as input from key stakeholders.

• Maintains appropriate tracking and reporting of product performance to evaluate future investment and additions to the backlog.

• Drives planning and execution for the platforms to support the company’s objectives and business plans, including consistent growth and profitability through our partners.

• Establishes and implements short- and long-range goals, roadmaps, policies, and operating procedures.

• Tracks release readiness and oversees communication with support from technical leadership; escalates key gaps or support needs to functional leadership to ensure deliverables are met as expected.

• Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or other related field or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in the areas of sales, marketing, operations, IT or related field;

• Demonstrated understanding of B-to-B sales processes through direct and distribution channel models

• 2 Years leadership experience

Preferred Job Requirements

Experience:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) certification

• 3 years of experience in product owner role, software development or related technical project management area

• Demonstrated experience developing long-range platform roadmaps

• Demonstrated experience creating, implementing, and reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• 7 years of experience in the areas of sales, marketing, operations, IT or related field;

• 3 Years leadership experience

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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