Role Description
The Channel Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales growth and market expansion through distributor partners for Ormco’s Brackets & Wires and core orthodontic products in India. The role focuses on channel execution, distributor capability building, premium brand stewardship, and consistent achievement of sales and mix objectives.
Job Requirements:
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Channel Strategy & Sales Execution
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Develop and execute annual and quarterly channel sales plans for B&W portfolio aligned with India AOP.
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Drive primary and secondary sales achievement through assigned distributors.
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Ensure optimal product mix, pricing discipline, and scheme effectiveness in line with Ormco’s premium positioning.
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Drive market share growth in brackets and wires across key regions.
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Distributor Performance Management
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Manage end-to-end distributor performance, including:
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Sales targets and coverage
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Sales Data Management & Business Analytics
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Secondary sales tracking
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Inventory norms and stock rotation
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Credit control and collections
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Conduct regular business reviews (monthly/quarterly) with distributor principals and sales managers.
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Identify gaps and implement corrective actions to improve distributor productivity.
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Market Development & Key Account Focus
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Identify and develop high-potential orthodontists, institutions, and teaching hospitals in assigned regions.
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Support new customer acquisition and increase wallet share in existing accounts.
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Track competitive activity and implement counter-strategies to protect Ormco share.
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Sales Capability & Training
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Train distributor sales teams on:
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Ormco product portfolio and differentiation
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Clinical benefits and application selling
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Competitive positioning vs local and global brands
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Drive consistent sales discipline & reporting.
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Cross-functional Collaboration
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Work closely with:
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Marketing for execution of regional promotions and campaigns
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Clinical Affairs for courses, workshops, and KOL engagement
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Customer Service & Supply Chain to ensure service excellence
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Provide structured market feedback and forecasting inputs.
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Compliance, Governance & Brand Protection
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Ensure strict adherence to Ormco policies, ethical standards, and compliance norms.
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Control unauthorized discounting, grey market risks, and brand dilution.
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Ensure correct use of Ormco branding and communication materials by distributors.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Sales Achievement vs AOP (Primary & Secondary)
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B&W Product Mix & Strategic SKU Penetration
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Market Share Growth
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Distributor Productivity & Coverage Metrics
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Inventory Turns & Overdue Reduction
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Distributor Sales Team Capability Improvement
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Sales, or a related field.
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10–12 years of sales experience, with strong distributor/channel management exposure.
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Experience in orthodontics, dental, medical devices, or premium pharma brands preferred.
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Proven track record in managing multi-region distributors.
Requirements
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Strong channel & distributor management capability.
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Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
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Data-driven planning and forecasting.
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Ability to influence without authority.
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High ownership mindset and execution rigor.
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Willingness to travel extensively.
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Teamwork and collaboration.
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High commitment, initiative, flexibility, and openness to innovation.
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Self-motivation and perseverance.
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High sense of responsibility and quality as well as customer oriented.
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Result oriented.
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High level of agility and ability to manage internal & external stakeholders.
Company Description
Ormco is a global leader and innovator of high-quality orthodontic products and solutions, including brackets and wires. For more than 60 years, our team has partnered with the orthodontic community to help create over 20 million smiles in more than 140 countries. We build trusted relationships, each rooted in respect and understanding.