Job Description
Job Title:  General Manager, India - Channel
Posting Start Date:  6/12/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 
Job Description: 

Job Overview

At TE Connectivity, we believe leadership is about creating impact—on customers, teams, and the future of the business. We are looking for a General Manager – India Channel Business who is inspired by the opportunity to shape growth in a dynamic market while building an inclusive, high-performing organisation.

 

This is a unique opportunity to lead with purpose and ownership. You will play a critical role in accelerating growth, strengthening partnerships, and delivering value to customers, while also building the capabilities, culture, and structure needed for long-term success.

 

Operating at the intersection of global strategy and local execution, you will collaborate with diverse teams, influence at senior levels, and bring fresh perspectives to a complex and evolving business environment. If you are motivated by growth, impact, and continuous learning—and want to be part of a culture where your ideas and leadership truly matter—this role is for you.

 

This position will be based out of our Bangalore office.

 

Key Responsibilities

Sales Growth & Channel Strategy

  • Drive revenue growth across the India channel business in alignment with global and BU priorities
  • Define and execute a strong partner strategy, including segmentation, development, and optimization of the partner portfolio
  • Set clear growth expectations with partners based on market, application, and customer opportunities

Gross Margin & Commercial Discipline

  • Own gross margin performance through pricing discipline, partner mix optimization, and governance
  • Partner cross-functionally (pricing, finance, BU teams) to balance competitiveness with margin quality
  • Monitor inventory, demand signals, and sales performance to improve efficiency and reduce leakage

Partner Leadership & Demand Creation

  • Build and lead strategic relationships with key partners through structured governance (QBRs, scorecards, opportunity reviews)
  • Drive demand creation through distributor networks, improving pipeline quality and conversion rates
  • Lead customer-facing initiatives such as technology days and joint engagements

Operating Cadence & Execution

  • Establish a strong operating rhythm including weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews
  • Track and manage KPIs across sales, pipeline health, conversion, service levels, and margin drivers
  • Identify performance gaps and lead corrective actions across internal teams and partners

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Act as the local business owner for all customer-facing and commercial activities in India
  • Lead across functions such as sales, pricing, customer care, operations, and supply chain—often through matrix relationships
  • Identify and resolve constraints (e.g., pricing, service levels, inventory, lead times) to enable growth
  • Balance global frameworks with local market needs, influencing stakeholders to adapt as required

Global Integration & Market Insight

  • Align closely with regional and global leadership to ensure consistency and performance visibility
  • Provide market insights on competition, customer needs, and product opportunities
  • Translate global strategies into locally relevant execution plans

People Leadership

  • Build and develop a high-performing, future-ready channel organization in India
  • Ensure the right capabilities, structure, and culture are in place to support growth and scalability

Who You Are

You are an experienced, enterprise-level leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and brings both strategic perspective and commercial depth. You combine big-picture thinking with a strong sense of ownership and execution.

  • You have operated at General Manager or equivalent level, with accountability for significant revenue and full P&L ownership
  • You bring strong channel and distribution experience, understanding how to scale growth beyond direct sales models
  • You have worked across multiple business units, segments, or markets, enabling you to connect diverse perspectives and drive aligned outcomes
  • You are comfortable operating in ambiguity, making decisions with imperfect information and adapting as conditions evolve
  • You have a proven ability to influence without direct authority, building trust and alignment across complex stakeholder landscapes
  • You are skilled at navigating organisational complexity, balancing competing priorities while keeping the business moving forward
  • You have a track record of delivering measurable impact quickly, identifying where to focus and “moving the needle” at scale
  • You are a strategic relationship builder, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders both locally and globally
Above all, you are a leader who is energised by growth, accountability, and the opportunity to build something meaningful in a high-potential market.

What's In It For You

  • Build at scale: A rare opportunity to shape and grow a business with immense growth potential, creating lasting impact
  • High visibility: Work closely with VP and executive leadership, with strong exposure and influence at the highest levels
  • Autonomy & ownership: Lead with significant independence in a role that offers both structure and greenfield opportunity
  • Diverse exposure: Gain experience across multiple industries, customers, and technologies, expanding your leadership scope
  • Be part of a growth story
  • Continuous growth:Develop your leadership capabilities in a complex, global organisation that values learning and progression

Job Locations:

Posting City:  Bangalore
Job Country:  India
Travel Required:  10% to 25%
Requisition ID:  153834
Workplace Type:  Hybrid
External Careers Page:  General Management