Channel Leader Manager (m/f/d) Panel Builder

[Internal Opportunity]   Channel Leader Manager (m/f/d) Panel Builder

Company: Hager Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

Are you looking to grow or to develop new skills within Hager Group? An opportunity has just come up within the Sales department. What if this was your chance to explore a new field, grow your skills, and thrive in a new role? Dare to apply and join your new team.

We are currently looking for our futureChannel Leader Manager (m/f/d) Panel Builderbased in Blieskastel for a permanent contract.

As a Channel Leader Manager (m/f/d) Panel Builder, you guide and develop our panel builder channel, strengthen strategic partnerships and ensure the successful implementation of our technical and commercial ambitions across regions. You act as a central interface for our internal teams and external partners, driving sustainable business growth.

What will you do?

• Provide technical & strategic leadership to regional Channel Managers for panel builders and conduct regular coordination meetings and support regional teams in their development
• Strengthen long-term relationships with SAB partners, ensure quality & sales standards, define quality standards for switchgear manufacturing and coordinate audits of SAB-M partners
• Evaluate and develop the panel builder portfolio and identify new business opportunities as well as the support of strategic positioning of partners within the Sales region
• Lead market analyses to identify trends & potential new partners, organize and conduct product training and support the implementation of new solutions and campaigns
• Oversee channel-specific KPIs, prepare forecasts and derive measures to achieve targets
• Contribute to cross-departmental projects regarding channel strategy and provide feedback to product and market management

What about you?

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable qualification, ideally with experience in switchgear construction
• Several years of B2B sales experience with a strong focus on panel builders as well as solid knowledge of type-tested switchgear systems up to 6300A, distribution systems and relevant standards (e.g., DIN EN 61439, VDE ARN)
• Familiarity with contracts (VOL/BGB/VOB), quality management (ISO 9001) and auditing, confident handling of Microsoft Office and CRM tools (Microsoft Dynamics); SAP and CAD skills are an advantage
• Strong communication, negotiation and networking abilities as well as an independent and structured working style with a high sense of responsibility
• Customer-focused mindset with empathy & long-term relationship building skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and lead external partners

If you are ready to take responsibility for a key strategic channel and enjoy working closely with partners and internal stakeholders, we look forward to receiving your application.

Interested in joining a team of passionate experts?

To learn more, contact Steffen LOEWE, the manager of this amazing team straight away.

They can’t wait to share their expertise and take on new challenges together with you.

Be bold, the power of internal mobility is in your hands: once your application has been submitted our HR team will contact you for an initial interview with the Hiring Manager and the HRBP of your future position. 

(Re)discover our Internal Mobility Charter: the commitments of the company and its employees.

All employees who meet the requirements for the position can apply. Severely disabled applicants are given special consideration if they are equally suitable. Please send your application to the responsible HR department, if possible please use our group-wide applicant management system. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Your application or your request will be treated confidentially.

Rainer Mathieu
HRBP Sales& Marketing Germany

(Validity of notice: 09.12.2025 - 24.12.2025)