Regional Sales Manager, Channel (Southeast - Remote)

Job Description The Regional Sales Manager, Channel (Southeast) is responsible for driving growth of Vertiv Rack Solutions – specifically Great Lakes Case & Cabinet offerings – through direct engagement with end users, channel partners, and local Vertiv offices within the assigned territory. The role focuses on expanding rack share in data center, SLED, and enterprise environments while creating pull‑through for complementary Vertiv solutions including rPDU, UPS, thermal, and services. The RSM will lead the regional go‑to‑market strategy, develop partner capability, and influence key decision makers across IT, facilities, engineering, and procurement. Responsibilities Develop, present, and execute a territory business plan that aligns with Vertiv growth objectives for Great Lakes rack solutions. Drive incremental revenue through channel partners, distributors, and direct engagement with end users. Maintain a balanced focus on existing accounts and new logo acquisition (50/50 mix). Build and manage a healthy pipeline within CRM through collaboration with local Vertiv offices and partners. Engage and navigate all levels of end user organizations including executives, IT leadership, facility managers, and project teams. Conduct site walks aligned with edge and key accelerated compute initiatives, support solution scoping and design collaboration with SE resources. Develop a decision‑maker matrix, account plans, and go‑to‑market strategy for key verticals. Support partner development activities including training, enablement, and joint selling motions. Influence Channel Account Managers within local Vertiv offices to ensure alignment and effective execution. Strengthen relationships with regional and national distribution partners supporting Great Lakes rack products. Drive partner performance, competencies, and market engagement across the territory. Maintain accurate pricing, forecasting, activity reporting, and funnel management. Provide consistent feedback to leadership regarding competitive trends, wins/losses, and product needs. Coordinate activities with Inside Sales Representatives to maximize visibility and closure of key rack opportunities. Support regional trade show strategy, including event selection, logistics, and coverage. Ensure timely, high‑quality customer engagement and post‑sales follow‑up to maintain strong customer satisfaction and long‑term loyalty. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 2+ years of sales experience. Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and visual media). Ability to build strong relationships with IT, facilities, engineering, and procurement stakeholders. Highly organized with strong pipeline discipline, forecasting accuracy, and follow‑through. Excellent problem‑solving abilities and capable of resolving contract and product issues. Adaptability to changing market needs and internal processes. Willingness to travel extensively across the assigned territory. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to manage a territory with heavy partner and end user engagement. Experience in data center, IT infrastructure, or related markets. Working knowledge of the data center industry and channel ecosystem. Able to lead multiple offices, partners, and projects simultaneously in a matrixed environment. Experience selling into Fortune 500, enterprise, SLED, and colocation customers. Understanding of rack systems, rPDUs, UPS, thermal, and edge infrastructure environments. Familiarity with Vertiv’s representative model and product ecosystem. Physical & Environmental Demands No special physical requirements. Travel Requirements 50–75% travel. Work Authorization This position is only open to employees who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available. Equal Opportunity Employer Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company promotes equal opportunities for all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. For applicants with a disability who encounter difficulty applying, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertiv