Technology Channel Manager en Turtle

Why Turtle?

At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!

About the Role

The Technology Channel Manager at Turtle is responsible for expanding and optimizing Cisco Sales nationwide. This role serves as the in-house subject matter expert (SME) for all things Cisco and TD Synnex: contracting, quoting, discounting, products, programs, enablement, and training. The person will partner closely with Turtle’s inside‐sales, outside‐sales/strategic accounts, Cisco, and TD Synnex to ensure that Turtle is maximizing value, efficiency, margin, and customer reach.   This is a hands-on role, where the ideal candidate is a “Player / coach” who can build the practice while also collaborating with cross-functional teammates.

What You'll Do:

• Guide the organization in navigating Cisco partner programs, incentives, and promotions to maximize profitability and growth.
• Collaborate with Turtle and TSI  leadership to build a profitable, scalable program.
• Act as Turtle SME (Subject Matter Expert) on Cisco and T Synnex, Ingram and Climb, and relationships, and programs, working closed with the heads of Turtle Technology Services, TSI and Rockwell and their respective teams.
• Achieve higher attach rate of solutions with consulting to achieve higher level margin (ex: over 50%).
• Primarily responsible for Cisco partnership and Cisco PVI (Partner Vendor Index) attainment.  (Turtle is currently ~5 PVI…waiting for Cust Success plan).  
• Act as the main point of contact for leveraging Cisco and distributor resources, including technical, marketing, and financial support.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define, plan, and achieve Cisco partner certification and specialization goals. Earn and maintain required Vendor or Manufacturer certifications to ensure sales eligibility and maximize the highest possible discounting (for ex: CCNA (Cisco Certifed Network Administration) and other certifications as needed).
• Develop and execute a Cisco practice business plan aligned with organizational growth targets and Cisco’s strategic priorities.
• Partner with engineering, services, and CX teams to ensure successful adoption, expansion, and renewal of Cisco solutions, driving measurable outcomes and long-term satisfaction.
• Create training maximize discounts from TD Synnex and Cisco
• Support Turtle nationwide sales, working with Turtle Direct sales team.
• Support Cisco “MyShop” Meraki launch, working with the Turtle Digital and Marketing teams.  
• Initial focus on setting up and expanding State of NJ Sled program for Cisco.
• Identify opportunities to enhance margins and rebates, ensuring the business captures the full financial benefits of Cisco’s offerings.
• Work with sales leadership on use of CRM to identify new opportunities, drive Cisco pipeline growth, and support strategic customer engagements.
• Track and report on Cisco practice performance in CRM, including revenue, profitability, certifications, and program compliance.
• You consistently improve quoting process, speed up quote turnaround, and improve margin capture.
• You enable the inside-sales team to own more of the Cisco quoting/contracting tasks with high confidence.
• You help Turtle move up in Cisco partner program tiers or unlock greater discount / incentive / rebate levels.
• You proactively anticipate Cisco/TD Synnex program changes and prepare Turtle’s processes and teams.
• You are viewed internally as the go-to person for anything Cisco/TD Synnex, and externally as a trustworthy interlocutor with Cisco and TD Synnex.
• You help close more large strategic deals through supporting outside sales effectively.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of channel sales, partner management, or business development experience in IT/networking.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco solutions (networking, security, cloud, collaboration) and partner programs. TD Synnex experience preferred.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth through channel ecosystems (VARs, MSPs, distributors).
• Expertise in partner recruitment, onboarding, enablement, and business planning.
• Ability to manage joint go-to-market strategies, contracts, and incentive programs.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA or Cisco certifications preferred).
• Willingness to travel regionally to support partners and customer engagements.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Employee negotiated discounts

Who We Are

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

What To Do Next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle.

Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.