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Discover the Opportunity

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.

Discover the Role

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.

Discover the 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.

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Disover the Requirements

• 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