0Distribution Channel Manager (m/f/d)
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)

Branch: Machine-building and -opera... Branch: Machine-building and -operating


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.

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.

Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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

ava GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH
21514  Büchen
Germany

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