Business Development Manager, Chicago, IL

What You'll Be Doing: - Own and grow revenue through key security and low-voltage distributors across the U.S., with a focus on ADI, Wesco/Anixter, KOA, Silmar, and Pioneer Music Company. - Develop deep relationships with buyers, category managers, and regional sales leadership to drive alignment on product strategy and revenue goals. - Execute joint business plans, promotions, and product launches to boost TP-Link's share of wallet and competitive positioning. - Conduct regular QBRs, forecasting sessions, and sales reviews to ensure sales objectives are met or exceeded. - Building net new customers through, training and education with consultants and installers; maximizing deal registration, inventory availability, and quoting. - Provide product and sales training to distributor sales teams to ensure they're enabled and incentivized to sell TP-Link. - Collaborate internally with Marketing, Product, and B2B Sales teams to align distributor activity with broader go-to-market strategy.

Requirements

What You Bring: - 5-7+ years of experience in channel sales, distribution, or business development within the networking, physical security, or related industries. - A Bachelor's degree required. - Hands-on experience managing key distributors like ADI, Wesco/Anixter, KOA, Pioneer Music Company, Silmar Electronics or other security distributors/resellers required. - Strong understanding of the B2B market with a 2-tier distribution model (manufacturer → distributor → reseller/dealer). - Excellent closing skills with proven ability to communicate clearly - whether it's over the phone, in writing, presenting to leadership, or in a distributor branch. - Solid interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and ownership mindset - you don't wait for permission, you drive results. - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - and comfortable using CRM tools to track KPIs, pipeline, and account activity. - Ability to quickly learn product features and translate them into value for partners and end-users. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, identify trends, and adjust strategy accordingly. - Willingness to travel as needed for onsite distributor meetings, training sessions, trade shows, and events.

Benefits Salary range: $120K - $150K annually (This role includes a base salary and a results-driven, competitive commission plan. Total on-target earnings (OTE) are structured as 60% base pay with 40% variable compensation, with additional upside for over-performance). - Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents) - Contributions to 401k funds - Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases - Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership - Quarterly team-building events At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc. Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.