GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH | Germany | 21xxx Büchen | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 09.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Distribution Channel Manager (m/f/d)
GEA is one of the largest system providers in the food, beverages[1] and pharmaceutical industry worldwide. Founded in 1881 and active internationally, the technology group focuses on machines and plants as well as on sophisticated process technology, components and comprehensive service services. With more than 18,000 employees, GEA generated sales of around 5.4 billion in over 150 countries in 2024. EUR.
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
We are looking for a distribution channel manager (w/m/d). In this role you will be responsible for the strategic management and further development of our global distribution partner network.
Your tasks: Building and maintaining long-term, trusted relationships with distribution partners as well as managing sales channels
Conduct regular partner reviews to evaluate performance, strategic orientation and growth potential
Identification of market opportunities and expansion of the partner network in priority regions
Definition and implementation of channel strategies in close coordination with regional sales teams
Conception and implementation of onboarding and enablement programs for quick partner activation
Control of central KPIs (e.g. sales, coverage, activation, satisfaction) and continuous optimization
Ensuring governance, compliance and reporting on the performance of the partner channel
Your profile: Higher education in engineering, BWL or comparable
Multiannual experience (min. 3 years) in channel or distribution management, ideally in the B2B industrial environment
Detectional successes in building and developing international distribution partner networks
Experience in developing partner programs or channel enablement
Impressed commercial understanding and the ability to translate strategies into concrete measures
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in the international environment
Analytical, data-driven operation and experience in handling KPI reporting and dashboards
Very good knowledge of German and English as well as high intercultural competence and international readiness (20-30%)
We offer: An international working environment with an open and supportive team culture
Attractive remuneration according to tariff of the metal and electrical industry
30 days holiday, 35h week
Possibility of mobile work (2 days/week)
Unlimited employment contract
Training and development opportunities
Structured incorporation
Kantine at the location
Free parking
Good access to public transport as well as a grant to the Deutschlandticket
JobRad for your environmentally friendly mobility
EGYM Wellpass for your health and well-being
Create your next career step at GEA Tuchenhagen – we look forward to your application! For reasons of easier readability, a gender-specific differentiation is dispensed with in the job description. However, the job description is specifically aimed at all people, regardless of gender and also at people without gender entry.
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GEA attaches importance to equal opportunities. Applicants are therefore taken into account regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic origin, skin color, religion, world view, origin, genes, disabilities, sexual orientation, family status, veteran status or other protective features. Applicants with disability(s) are welcome and are preferred for the same qualification.
Location
![]() | GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH | |
| 21514 Büchen | ||
| Germany |
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