Partner Business Manager (PBM) - HP U.S. Supplies Sales
Description -
The Supplies Partner Business Manager (PBM) is a strategic, quota-carrying sales leader responsible for driving growth of Original HP ink and toner across a portfolio of reseller partners within the Independent Reseller & Contract Stationer channel.
This role blends field sales execution, partner strategy, and business planning—owning revenue growth, market share expansion, and partner engagement. The PBM acts as a trusted advisor to partners, aligning HP’s priorities with partner business goals to deliver mutual growth.
This is an outside sales role based in Minnesota. (preferred:
Minneapolis
).
What You’ll Do
Partner Management & Growth
- Own a portfolio of reseller accounts; drive revenue, share, and profitability for HP Supplies
- Build and execute joint business plans (JBPs) with partners aligned to HP strategic priorities
- Develop strong executive and field-level relationships to influence partner behavior and investment
Sales Execution & Demand Creation
- Deliver against quota and growth targets through a mix of strategic selling and transactional execution
- Drive sell-through, pipeline development, and demand forecasting accuracy
- Identify whitespace opportunities and expand HP share within existing accounts
Strategic Business Planning
- Analyze partner performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform strategy
- Manage promotional investments, MDF/funds planning, and ROI tracking
- Continuously refine territory and account plans to maximize return
Partner Enablement & Experience
- Act as the go-to expert on HP supplies offerings, promotions, and value propositions
- Equip partners with tools, insights, and training to improve sales effectiveness
- Tailor solutions and programs that align with partner and end-customer needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with marketing, category, finance, and operations to execute go-to-market initiatives
- Provide field feedback to influence product, pricing, and promotional strategies
- Ensure alignment and execution across all partner-facing activities
Pipeline & Partner Expansion
- Identify, recruit, and onboard new strategic partners
- Conduct market and account research to uncover growth opportunities
- Support deal development including proposals, pricing, and contract alignment
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in channel sales, partner management, or B2B sales
- Proven track record of meeting/exceeding quota in a field sales environment
- Experience managing reseller or distribution partners strongly preferred
Core Capabilities
- Strong business acumen (forecasting, planning, financial analysis)
- Ability to influence without authority and navigate complex partner ecosystems
- Skilled in relationship management, negotiation, and consultative selling
- Data-driven mindset with ability to turn insights into action
Tools & Skills
- CRM proficiency (Salesforce or similar)
- Territory planning, pipeline management, and forecasting
- Strong communication and executive presence
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent achievement of quota and growth targets
- Measurable increases in market share and partner engagement
- High-quality forecast accuracy and business planning execution
- Strong partner satisfaction and long-term relationship health
Disclaimer • This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
Compensation
The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is put
$
84,600.00 - 122,650.00
USD annual salary range here
annually, with a 80/20 (salary/incentive) mix. There are additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Sales
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
50%
Relocation -
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