Business Manager

2 weeks ago

Singapore Tech Data Full time

Job Purpose:


The Category Leader has the primary responsibility to maximise the profit outcome of the vendor/s assigned, but also be mindful of attaining mutually agreed revenue goals to support vendor targets.

This outcome may be achieved by a variety of means and is in some part reliant on the business acumen of the individual to identify and capitalise on opportunities - both short and long-term.


While responsible for revenue outcomes, the Category Leader position is responsible for managing a group of technologies and has the overarching relationship with the vendor.

The role also undertakes autonomous business activities to drive TD SYNNEX business as well as business for the vendor.

Responsibilities:

The Category Leader owns the overall strategy for Tech Data for their particular group of vendor(s). Within Tech Data, any matters that require escalation to the vendor(s) is undertaken by this role.

This is a key sales enablement role and is a critical role for the success of Tech Data and the particular vendor(s).


  • Responsible for developing and owning the overall strategy of a particular vendor(s) for Tech Data.
  • Responsible for managing the profit and loss of all applicable vendors including current and new vendors.
  • Develops strategies to onboard new vendors and manage new vendor activities.
  • Continues to own the services relationship of the vendor(s) until the point where the growth results in a separate P&L.
  • Work with Business Unit Director, Vendor Business Executive, Vendor Operations Executive and Client Executives to analyse and profile the current Tech Data partner list related to your current vendor/s, and determine ownership of the relationship for partners.
  • Manages the business planning and Creation of business plans for the vendor/s product group, ensuring input from all key stakeholders. This plan should be reviewed regularly and tied into a structured quarterly business review (QBR), as prepared by the Vendor Business Executive.
  • Development and implementation of sales enablement programs for Tech Data and partners, along with the understanding of the marketing programs and events as developed by the Vendor Business Executive, Vendor Operations Executive respectively to support the vendor/s objectives.
  • Creation of joint initiatives with our vendor/s and business partners
  • Implementation of business plans that achieve agreed vendor/s revenue targets and generate the planned profit outcomes, along with the achievement of revenue plans by vendor/s.
  • Ensure that executive business relations with vendor/s partners are of the highest order, are proactive and that the engagement is continually monitored so that new initiatives can be introduced as required.
  • In order to execute business management ownership it will be necessary to maintain knowledge of sales processes, proposals, pipeline management and partner engagement.
  • Creates the strategy to recruit new partners for your assigned vendor by leveraging industry news, events and Tech Data recruitment campaigns/activities in face to face meetings.
  • Agree to take ownership of large and complex opportunities with an aim to hand the order processing and delivery responsibility to the Business Development Executive.
  • Work with Partners to develop sales competencies and help close deals through "hands on" involvement and coaching. This will from time to time include working directly with end user customers along with a Partner.
  • Regularly instigate, track and implement specific sales programs designed to build sales pipelines for both Tech Data and the partner.
  • Ensuring highest and continuously improving levels of vendor/s and partner satisfaction including the execution and running of the QBR.
  • Ensure the Tech Data pipeline management and CRM tool are updated and used proactively to drive business engagements.
  • Measurement and maintenance of vendor/s performance data in order to ensure that Tech Data meets its vendor/s commitments and fully leverages all commercial opportunities for rebates and other vendor investment initiatives.
  • Ensures accurate business forecasting and business planning for product groups with vendors to the Business Development Executive
  • Be the advocate and champion for the relevant vendor/s in Tech Data and be the advocate Tech Data within the relevant vendor/s community.
  • Provide direction, development and support to ensure the direct team is performing at optimum levels for the relevant product group. This will require a close working relationship with the Business Unit Director.
  • Provide an appropriate example of management, by way of behaviours, to the team.
  • Undertakes autonomous business activities to drive Tech Data business as well as business for the vendor as outlined in the key performance indicators each year.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree qualification would be preferred.
  • Minimum High School certificate.
  • Diploma in IT or related field wou

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