Industry: Workplace Technology, AV & ICT Infrastructure
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary Range: 25,000 AED – 35,000 AED per month + Commercial Incentives
Experience Level: 5 – 12 years
About the Business
Our client is a fast-growing workplace technology specialist delivering turnkey infrastructure packages across the UAE and GCC—spanning structured cabling, enterprise networking, CCTV/physical security, AV/meeting rooms, and smart office solutions.
Alongside their established interior fit-out partner network, they are expanding direct end-user relationships and vendor-led growth. They are recruiting a commercially focused Vendor / Channel Manager to turn OEM relationships (e.g., Cisco, Verkada, Hikvision, CommScope) into a proactive revenue and lead-generation engine.
Role Overview
This is not an administrative or certifications-focused role. The Vendor / Channel Manager is commercially accountable for building structured GTM plans with key technology vendors, navigating their sales organizations, and ensuring our client is the preferred delivery partner introduced into early-stage commercial office projects, fit-outs, and tech upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Vendor-Led Revenue: Build trusted relationships with vendor account managers to secure early-stage project introductions and co-selling opportunities across the UAE/GCC.
- Joint Account Planning: Map vendor territories and target accounts to build and execute joint pipeline opportunities.
- MDF & Campaign Management: Apply for, secure, and deploy Marketing Development Funds (MDF) to run targeted campaigns, executive events, and lead-generation activities.
- Sales Enablement: Train internal sales teams on vendor solutions, value propositions, and target customer profiles.
- Recurring Revenue: Package consulting, installation, and managed services around vendor hardware to create recurring revenue streams.
Key Performance Metrics
- Vendor-generated and vendor-influenced pipeline growth.
- Closed revenue and gross profit from co-sold opportunities.
- MDF funds secured and ROI achieved via qualified leads.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- Experience: 5 to 12 years in commercial channel, alliance, or vendor management within the UAE/GCC workplace tech, AV, ELV, or ICT cabling sectors.
- Ecosystem Knowledge: Strong understanding of major OEM sales structures, deal registration, channel programs, and MDF processes (e.g., Cisco, CommScope, Verkada, Hikvision).
- Commercial Drive: Proven track record of converting vendor partnerships into measurable sales pipeline and revenue.
- Regional Network: Active relationships with vendor channel teams, territory reps, and distributors in the UAE