OverviewBio-Rad is seeking a highly motivated Channel Partner Manager to join our Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Associate Director, Channel Partner Management, this role will be responsible for driving the success of Bio-Rad's Channel Partner Management Program across the region. The successful candidate will lead channel partner selection, onboarding, compliance, performance management, and business optimization initiatives while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to accelerate growth, strengthen partner relationships, and ensure adherence to ethical business practices and company policies.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Bio-Rad's Channel Partner Management Program, ensuring compliance, ethical business practices, and sustainable growth across the region.
- Drive the selection, onboarding, development, evaluation, and optimization of channel partners to maximize business performance and market reach.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to develop effective channel strategies, business models, and growth plans.
- Analyze market trends, partner performance, and sales data to provide strategic recommendations that improve channel effectiveness and profitability.
- Champion process excellence by enhancing channel management tools, systems, and operating procedures that support scalable and efficient business operations.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field, combined with significant commercial experience.
- 5+ years of experience in channel partner management, distributor management, sales, business development, or a related commercial role.
- Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to translate data and market insights into strategic actions and business outcomes.
- Proven experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders, leading projects, and driving change in a matrixed, international environment.
- Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a passion for developing successful partner networks and delivering results.
- Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken), with the ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders across the Middle East region.
Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason why our Total Rewards delivers programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including:
- Housing allowance
- Schooling allowance
- Car allowance
- Employee Referral Program
- 30 calendar days annual leave
- Annual return air ticket to your home country
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