Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Retail Channel Development Manager
Drive growth of Home Solutions across US retail channels
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Retail Channel Development Manager role is high‑impact, responsible for leading growth across all retail channels for the Home Solutions product portfolio. This role owns the retail partner strategy, expansion, and performance, working cross‑functionally with sales, marketing, product managers, and operations to scale distribution, maximize sell‑through, and strengthen retailer relationships nationwide. • Develop and execute a comprehensive retail channel strategy (inclusive of DIY Home Improvement, Consumer Electronics, digital marketplace) • Identify emerging retail partners • Own retail business plans including revenue targets and assortment strategies • Lead joint business planning, line reviews and quarterly performance reviews • Negotiate promotional calendars and in‑store and online placements • Partner with marketing and product managers to launch new Home Solutions products • Ensure strong in‑store and digital merchandising including packaging, displays and content • Coordinate with operations and supply chain to forecast, inventory play and ensure on‑time launches • Track and analyse retail KPIs • Provide regular performance updates and strategic recommendations to Home Solutions and US Country leadership
Key Responsibilities
- ▸retail strategy
- ▸partner acquisition
- ▸business planning
- ▸merchandising
- ▸forecasting
- ▸kpi tracking
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will have deep retail channel expertise, strong commercial experience, and a passion for making an impact in the U.S. residential market. We seek IMPACT Makers—exceptional people who drive sustainability at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization—and celebrate the potential of every employee to be one. • 4‑year college degree with preferred focus in Business, Marketing, or related field • 7+ years experience in retail merchandising, channel management or business development with proven results (preferred: 10+ years, supervisory experience a plus) • Experience launching and scaling products in retail environments • Proven success managing national or regional accounts • Experience with omnichannel retail strategies • Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills • Ability to work cross‑functionally • Ability to multi‑task and deliver high‑quality results • Communication skills to influence and lead • Fluency in PowerPoint and Excel • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with executive leadership
Requirements
- ▸college degree
- ▸7+ years
- ▸retail
- ▸omnichannel
- ▸powerpoint
- ▸excel
Benefits
For this U.S.-based position, the expected compensation range is $170,000 – $240,000 per year, which includes base pay and a short‑term incentive. The package is competitive for senior retail channel roles. Schneider Electric offers a meaningful opportunity and is consistently rated by Fortune as a “Great Place to Work,” by Glassdoor as the 11th “Best Place To Work,” by Ethisphere as one of the world’s most ethical companies, by Forbes as “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” by Equileap as a top‑10 leader in gender equality, and by TIME as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World.”
Work Environment
Office Full-Time