Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Atlas Copco is a company focused on innovation and sustainable growth, and they are seeking a Business Development Manager - Service Distribution. The role involves maximizing growth through the management of the distributor network, developing strategies for service programs, and enhancing distributor performance.
Responsibilities
- Own and grow the assigned Dekker + ACV distributor/account portfolio, delivering profitable growth in parts, parts-only service plans, and exchange/rebuild programs
- Run structured distributor routines (joint business plans, pipeline/offer reviews, QBRs) and drive execution of agreed actions
- Improve distributor conversion (loyalty & Share of Wallet) and penetration through coaching on value proposition, offer selection, and commercial discipline
- Develop, launch, and continuously improve the VTS Distributor Program (structure, participation requirements/benefits, governance, KPI tracking)
- Coordinate internally to ensure program readiness and consistent execution (Sales, Service Ops, Inside Sales, Order Processing, Finance, Marketing)
- Create and maintain channel playbooks and standard approaches (what to sell, when, and how) for core offers
Skills
- 5+ years of experience, working in channel management / distributor development / industrial service sales, preferably in vacuum or adjacent industrial service environments
- Value-based selling in a service business; ability to translate customer needs into service/parts solutions
- Solid technical aptitude; capable of learning vacuum applications, installed base dynamics, and service programs quickly
- Strong commercial discipline: portfolio management, pricing/discount logic, quoting rigor, funnel management
- High integrity and ownership; trusted representative of VTS
- Influences without authority; strong coaching and enablement mindset
- Analytical and market-aware; turns insights into actions and measurable results
- Strong stakeholder management across internal teams and distributor organizations
- Excellent verbal and written English
- Travel expected (typically up to ~50% overnight, depending on region)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong CRM discipline
- SAP and/or quoting tool experience preferred
Benefits
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Company Overview
Atlas Copco manufactures industrial tools and equipment. It was founded in 1873, and is headquartered in Nacka, Stockholms Lan, SWE, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.atlascopcogroup.com.