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    Channel Sales Manager North-Central Italy

    Ajax Systems

    🇮🇹 Italy
    Remote
    ["Full-Time"]
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Job Type

    ["Full-Time"]

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    jobicy

    Language

    🇮🇹 Italian

    About this role

    Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses оf any scale.

    To date, Ajax product portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation. The company employs 5,000 specialists. The company emerged against the backdrop of revolution and war.

    That's why resilience is the cornerstone of the brand's DNA, and the fight against evil by creating the best security and automation devices is Ajax unwavering mission.

    Responsibilities:

    Ensure optimal stock management by monitoring and evaluating the sellout and stock levels of distributors. Lead and manage a team of Area Sales Managers across the region. Handle order flow, delivery, and follow-up to maintain inventory efficiency. Manage partner rebates and credit notes, ensuring accurate and timely processing.

    Provide actionable insights based on data analysis to drive sales performance and support decision-making. Organize and follow up on training programs for distributors to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills. Support distributor activities related to training, certifications. Develop and evaluate partners' business plans to align with company objectives and drive growth.

    Develop new markets, participate in sales negotiations, and close deals to expand the company's market presence.

    Requirements:

    Proven experience as a channel manager/distribution manager in the electronic security or a related industry. Strong focus on achieving sales targets in both sell-in and sell-out channels. Proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on sales opportunities. Good analytical skills to interpret sales data and make informed decisions.

    Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to est

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Team 1:1s & coaching5–8/week
    Pipeline & forecastDaily
    Deal reviews3–5/week

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Career Development

    Structured growth path

    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 Ajax Systems'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

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    This remote-friendly role based in IT provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

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