Regional Sales Manager, Channel

Regional Sales Manager

The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) 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. This 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 regional go to market strategy, develop partner capability, and influence key decision makers across IT, facilities, engineering, and procurement.

Responsibilities include developing, presenting, and executing a territory business plan that aligns to Vertiv growth objectives for Great Lakes rack solutions; driving incremental revenue through channel partners, distributors, and direct engagement with end users; maintaining balanced focus on both existing accounts and new logo acquisition (50/50 mix); building and managing a healthy pipeline within CRM through collaboration with local Vertiv offices and partners; engaging and navigating all levels of end user organizations including executives, IT leadership, facility managers, and project teams; conducting site walks aligned with edge and key accelerated compute initiatives, supporting solution scoping and design collaboration with SE resources; developing a decision maker matrix, account plans, and go to market strategy for key verticals; leading and supporting partner development activities including training, enablement, and joint selling motions; managing and influencing Channel Account Managers (dotted line reporting) within local Vertiv offices to ensure alignment and effective execution; strengthening relationships with regional and national distribution partners supporting Great Lakes rack products; driving partner performance, competencies, and market engagement across the territory; maintaining accurate pricing, forecasting, activity reporting, and funnel management; providing consistent feedback to leadership regarding competitive trends, wins/losses, and product needs; coordinating activities with Inside Sales Representatives to maximize visibility and closure of key rack opportunities; supporting regional trade show strategy, including event selection, logistics, and coverage; ensuring timely, high quality customer engagement and post sales follow up to maintain strong customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience); 3+ 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; ability to adapt quickly to changing market needs and internal processes; willingness to travel extensively across the assigned territory.

Preferred qualifications include 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 and environmental demands include no special physical requirements. Time travel required is 50-75%.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

Our Strategic Priorities:

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Our Behaviors:

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20274021
• Job Category Channel Sales
• Posting Date 06/09/2026, 07:22 PM
• Locations Saint Louis, MO, United States