**Job Details:**
**Job Description:**
Intel Corporation is a global leader in technology innovation, dedicated to creating world-changing advancements that enrich lives. We are committed to driving progress through cutting-edge products and solutions that empower people and businesses worldwide.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Retail Channel Sales Manager - Consumer Electronics to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. This role is pivotal in managing and developing retailer relationships, driving product placement, and increasing market share within the consumer electronics sector. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to shape demand generation, promotional opportunities, and brand advocacy programs.
This role is fully remote meaning there is no Intel office in Minneapolis, MN, but candidate needs to be located within 30 miles from Minneapolis, MN area to be considered for the role due to the need to constantly visit the customer at their facilities and meet with the team
Key Responsibilities:
+ Develop and manage strategic partnerships with major retailers, including Best Buy, to drive demand generation and promotional opportunities.
+ Collaborate with sales teams, product groups, and internal stakeholders to execute retailer expansion programs.
+ Track competitor activities, account history, and emerging trends to capitalize on changing opportunities.
+ Achieve or exceed sales quotas and drive sales through the retail channel.
+ Support go-to-market campaigns, presales, proof of concept execution, and training programs to ensure successful execution of account plan targets and performance metrics.
+ Influence OEMs to understand sell-in proposals and joint opportunities, managing investment portfolios for maximum ROI.
As a successful candidate, you must possess:
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for effective data analysis and presentation.
+ Experience within the PC industry, with a focus on consumer electronics and retail sales.
+ Skills to self-start and drive individual business while working collaboratively with account team members.
+ Located in the Minneapolis, MN area, offering strategic proximity to Best Buy headquarters for enhanced collaboration.
+ Willingness to travel domestically as needed.
+ Experience working with the Consumer PC segment, Best Buy, and/or other retailers is preferred.
+ Strong customer experience skills, with an emphasis on account management and field sales.
+ Proven track record of managing both product sell-in and sell-through.
+ Skills to handle difficult negotiations with senior decision makers.
+ Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration with BU, Category, and Marketing stakeholders.
**Qualifications:**
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- 4+ years of experience working within PC industry
- Located in the Minneapolis, MN area (proximity to Best Buy headquarters)
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical field.
- 4+ years of experience:
+ Working with the Consumer PC segment, Best Buy, and/or other Retailers
+ Customer experience, emphasis on account management and field sales
+ Experience handling difficult negotiations with senior decision makers
+ Successful track record of managing both product sell-in and sell-through
+ Familiarity working and influencing X-organizationally with BU, Category, and Marketing stakeholders
**Job Type:**
Experienced Hire
**Shift:**
Shift 1 (United States of America)
**Primary Location:**
Virtual US
**Additional Locations:**
**Business group:**
Intel's Sales and Marketing (SMG) organization works with global customers and partners to solve critical business problems with Intel based technology solutions. SMG works across business units to amplify the customer voice and deliver solutions that accelerate their business. We work across numerous industries, including retail, enterprise and government, cloud services and healthcare as examples. The operations team focuses on forecasting, driving alignment with factory production and delivering efficiency tools and our marketing capability drives demand and localized marketing in locations around the globe. Our sales force navigates a complex partner and customer ecosystem while shaping product roadmaps, driving value for our customers, and collaborating to harness emerging technology trends to deliver comprehensive solutions.
**Posting Statement:**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
**Position of Trust**
N/A
**Benefits:**
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:
$236,270.00-$333,560.00
**S** **al** **ary** **range** **dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.**
**Work Model for this Role**
This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
The application window for this job posting is expected to end by 10/28/2025