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    Channel Sales Manager

    Fortive

    UK
    Remote
    ["Full-Time"]
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted Aug 18, 2026
    Job Type

    ["Full-Time"]

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    jobicy

    About this role

    About the role:The candidate is expected to Manage a network of Distribution Channels in the UK&I, Conduct Direct Business Meetings Strategic Channel Partners, Daily Manage revenue and bookings forecast, coordinate regional activities with Sales and Marketing Teams, Sales Operations, Marketing Activities, deal with day to day sales related tasks, manage actions that increase the Fluke market share and mindshare by ensuring engagement of and commitment from channel partners on cooperative business planning.

    The candidate will also provide strategic direction and will define strategic priorities to the managed Accounts, which operate across the UK&I. The function involves interaction with diverse employees in various countries in Europe.

    Responsibilities:Achieving annual sales objectivesParticipating in strategic planning for the managed accountsDrive operational efficiencies and high performance through the use of the Fortive Business Systems (FBS) tools Use daily management to track performance and drive actions Track competition moves and provide market intelligence updatesThe Channel Team:The EMEA Channel Sales function is made up of a diverse team of 43 highly skilled and highly engaged associates from all of the EMEA region, managing more than 120 countries.

    The team is spread across multiple offices in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The team shares common values on high performance, setting high expectations, work ethics, compliance and integrity, knowledge sharing among the regions, and helping each other out to achieve the EMEA goals.

    Experience:Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a Technical Field, such as Engineering, Physics, or Business ManagementExperience in Key Account ManagementMinimum of: 5 years of experience in the Electrical Market, the Wholesale market Experience in Channel Management, including Value Added Resellers and Electrical/Industrial wholesalersPersonal Skills:Problem SolverExpert in managing ConflictsPossesses Strong communication s

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Geographic

    Region-based territory assignment

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·5+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Executive deal support3–5/week
    Forecast & commit2×/week
    Strategic deal coaching3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    sales
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Fortive's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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