Channel Manager

Company Description

About Robert Bosch Inc. & Bosch Power Tools

GO WITH THE TEAM THAT’S SHAPING TOMORROW WITH NEW IDEAS EVERY DAY.

At the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.

Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.

Play an integral role in a division that drives the success of our large, privately held consumer packaged goods organization. Offering the vast resources to maximize your effectiveness, we provide the support you need to achieve your most important objectives. Featuring such popular brands as Bosch®, Dremel®, and RotoZip®, we offer opportunities to reinforce our strong reputation for quality, grow new business, and expand upon our existing relationships with some of the most influential distributors in power tools.

This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And use your skills to drive success on a massive scale, with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation!

GO BOSCH, AND EXPERIENCE BIG REWARDS.

Job Description

Bosch Power Tools North America is seeking a highly organized and results-oriented Channel Manager – OMNI to support the execution of strategies across key retail partners such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and Costco. Reporting to the Channel Management Lead- OMNI, this role plays a key supporting function in enabling the sales team and driving execution of promotional, pricing, and product launch initiatives within top-tier retail accounts.

This role will collaborate across sales, marketing, product, finance and supply chain to ensure Bosch’s OMNI channel strategy is effectively translated into field execution. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a cross-functional environment, enjoys tactical execution, and wants to grow into a strategic commercial role.

This role requires minimum 3 days per week on-site at the Mount Prospect, Illinois location, 2 work days may be remote.  We are not offering relocation for this role.

What You Will Do:

• Partner closely with the key account managers and directors to support go-to-market initiatives and drive towards both revenue and profitability targets.
• Assist with the development and execution of promotional programs, new product launches, pricing changes, and merchandising updates in coordination with internal teams.
• Drive development of line review strategies and presentations in collaboration with Key Account Managers on the sales team.
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and product management to deliver accurate and timely execution materials to the sales team and retail partners.
• Collaborate with the eCommerce channel team to ensure consistency and alignment across physical and digital shelves for your customers.
• Track and analyze retail performance metrics, including POS data, promotional ROI, and pricing movement to inform future planning.
• Work directly with retail-facing teams and occasionally with retailers on strategic initiatives, line reviews, and planning cycles.
• Assist in the preparation of business reviews, performance updates, and retailer-specific presentations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail sales support, channel management, sales, product development or commercial marketing—preferably within a consumer goods or omni-channel retail environment.
• Supported field sales or account management teams with planning, promotional coordination, or launch execution.
• Worked with large retailers (e.g., Lowe’s, Home Depot, Amazon, Costco, Menards) or supported initiatives aligned to their merchandising, pricing, or promotional strategies.
• Familiarity with retail metrics (POS, margin, inventory turns), and experience with.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools; experience with Alloy or other analytics platforms (e.g., Alloy, Power BI) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (~15–20%) for team meetings or retailer support.

Additional Information

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Safety Sensitive position.

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Bosch Power Tools was recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025
• Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025
• Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2026

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $112,000 - $140,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

A company vehicle is included with this position.

Salary estimates published on online job boards, rather than the Bosch US Careers Page, may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.

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