China Distribution Manager

Posted:
10/19/2025, 2:23:26 AM

Location(s):
Guangdong Province, China ⋅ Luohu District, Guangdong Province, China

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

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.

Semtech

Website: https://www.semtech.com/

Headquarter Location: Camarillo, California, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1960

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Electronics ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Semiconductor