Channel Management Lead

GO WITH THE TEAM THAT’S SHAPING TOMORROW WITH NEW IDEAS EVERY DAY.

At the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.

Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.

Play an integral role in a division that drives the success of our large, privately held consumer packaged goods organization. Offering the vast resources to maximize your effectiveness, we provide the support you need to achieve your most important objectives. Featuring such popular brands as Bosch®, Dremel®, and RotoZip®, we offer opportunities to reinforce our strong reputation for quality, grow new business, and expand upon our existing relationships with some of the most influential distributors in power tools.

This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And use your skills to drive success on a massive scale, with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation!

GO BOSCH, AND EXPERIENCE BIG REWARDS.

This role is hybrid remote with 60% monthly in-office presence in Mount Prospect, Illinois. (3 days in office per week). We are not offering relocation for this role.

Do you thrive at the intersection of retail strategy, partner engagement, and go-to-market execution? Bosch Power Tools North America is seeking an experienced and highly collaborative Channel Management Lead to lead strategic planning and execution across our distribution portfolio in North America.

In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement integrated channel strategies that maximize performance across both in-store and online retail environments. You will collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and supply chain teams to drive retailer-specific initiatives, elevate the Bosch brand, and grow market share.

What You Will Do:

Channel Manager Lead:

• Manage sales growth and profitability targets for customers and channels.
• Develop and implement channel strategies tailored to each key retail partner to drive market share, visibility, and conversion.
• Develop business cases for investment opportunities to drive partnership and growth with key retailers.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers to align on annual growth plans, promotional calendars, and strategic priorities for each retailer.
• Drive product line reviews, assortment planning, and category strategy development with data-driven insights and retailer-specific perspectives.
• Partner with eCommerce and marketing teams to build integrated campaigns and digital shelf content for both in-store and online experiences.
• Identify retail innovation opportunities across merchandising, pricing, and fulfillment to meet evolving shopper needs.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and develop a diverse, high-performing team of channel managers balancing both sales growth and profitability targets for their individual channels.
• Champion a culture of cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic direction, performance coaching, and mentorship to support team and business success.

Who You Are:

• A strategic thinker with deep experience in multi-channel retail environments and a passion for building scalable commercialization strategies.
• Highly collaborative and able to lead through influence, working effectively across internal teams and with retail partners to drive aligned execution.
• Comfortable navigating both physical and digital retail ecosystems, understanding how consumer behavior, pricing, and promotions impact sell-through.
• A data-driven decision-maker who uses insights to shape strategy and continuously improve execution.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to manage multiple timelines, projects, and stakeholders without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings clarity to complexity.

 

What You Have Done:

• 7+ years of experience in omni-channel strategy, retail account management, category leadership, or channel marketing within a consumer goods or retail-facing organization.
• Proven success developing and executing strategies for a variety of distribution channels such as home centers, e-commerce, hardware or industrial distribution.
• Experience leading or supporting initiatives across account planning, assortment management and demand forecasting.
• Successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain to align on retail initiatives and GTM plans.
• Managed or worked closely with specialists in pricing, promotions, or retail analytics, translating complex inputs into clear execution plans.
• Familiar with retail data tools, CRM systems, and analytics platforms such as Power BI or Alloy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field required; MBA is a plus.
• Experience in both U.S. and Canadian retail landscapes is an asset.

Who You Are:

• A strategic thinker with deep experience in multi-channel retail environments and a passion for building scalable commercialization strategies.
• Highly collaborative and able to lead through influence, working effectively across internal teams and with retail partners to drive aligned execution.
• Comfortable navigating both physical and digital retail ecosystems, understanding how consumer behavior, pricing, and promotions impact sell-through.
• A data-driven decision-maker who uses insights to shape strategy and continuously improve execution.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to manage multiple timelines, projects, and stakeholders without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings clarity to complexity.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2024
• Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 2024
• America’s Best Large Employers, 2024
• America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2024
• America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, Newsweek 2024
• Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek 2024
• Bosch Power Tools was recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025
• Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $145,000 to 165,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Salary estimates published on online job boards, rather than the Bosch US Careers Page, may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.