Automation Channel & Projects Administrator

Description

Location: Morrisville, NC | Work Arrangement: On-site | Travel: Up to 10%

Role Summary

Launch your career with SCHUNK, a leading automation technology company, as Channel & Projects Administrator. You will add value by accelerating growth across our channel partner networks. In this hands-on role, you’ll drive channel program initiatives and lead engagement efforts to maximize channel effectiveness. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and executive leadership to foster clear communication, smooth execution, and measurable results. This role offers you the opportunity to be a vital part of a growing organization in a quickly advancing industry. 

About SCHUNK

SCHUNK is a global leader in Toolholding, Workholding, and Automation Components. We deliver exceptional customer service and technical innovation that empower manufacturers and integrators to shape the future of automation. We serve manufacturers and integrators across Automotive & E-Mobility, Electronics/Semiconductors, Aerospace, Life Sciences/Medical, and General Manufacturing/Machine Tools. Our North American operations are based in Morrisville, NC, providing local engineering, applications support, and service.

Responsibilities: 

Channel Administration & Enablement

• Serve as the primary contact for channel partners, create and maintain program documentation, and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and communicate information partners need to succeed (program guides, timelines, policies, contacts).
• Coordinate channel partner onboarding: route approvals, process new-account applications, and ensure timely access to resources and welcome packets.

Webinars, Training & Events

• Own the monthly webinar calendar: topics, invites, rehearsals, hosting, and follow-ups; track attendance and impact.
• Coordinate product demos, sample logistics, and light transportation needs in collaboration with Sales and Marketing.
• Support onsite trainings for partners and internal teams; manage materials and post-training feedback.

Sales Tools & Content

• Polish and standardize slide decks and sales collateral to ensure messaging is crisp and on-brand.
• Maintain a shared repository of sales tools, presentations, and documentation for easy partner access.

Reporting & Insights

• Build and deliver quarterly channel partner reports with performance metrics, engagement signals, and actions.
• Create recurring sales reporting (e.g., pipeline snapshots, webinar ROI, adoption metrics) and surface trends.
• Gather and synthesize partner feedback to recommend program enhancements.
• Support sales managers with product and channel reports for identifying strength and opportunity areas.

Projects & Cross-Functional Work

• Support leadership with sales trainings, industry events, and executive meetings
• Lead cross-functional projects with clear timelines, owners, and deliverables.
• Support trade shows and marketing initiatives, including channel partner co-marketing, demo products, etc.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field (Business Analytics or Supply Chain concentration a plus), or equivalent experience.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops count); strong learning mindset and ownership.
• Excellent communication: clear writing, confident facilitation, and comfort leading tough discussions with partners.
• Organization & time management: able to juggle schedules, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical skills: proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, charts); ability to turn data into recommendations.
• Presentation skills: PowerPoint/slide polishing; ability to simplify technical topics.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365; quick to learn CRM/marketing tools (e.g., Dynamics/Salesforce, Teams/Zoom, Mailchimp/HubSpot).
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice to Have

• Experience with channel partners (distributors/integrators/OEMs), training coordination, or webinar hosting.
• Exposure to automation/industrial products or technical sales enablement.
• Basic data visualization (Power BI or similar).

Work Environment

This role is 100% on-site at our Morrisville, NC office with occasional travel (up to 10%) for partner meetings, trainings, events, and demos.

Why SCHUNK? 

• Make a visible impact in a high-growth automation business.
• Learn fast with supportive leaders and opportunity for career progression.
• Build a portfolio of webinars, enablement tools, and reports that demonstrate measurable results.

Benefits provided:

• Medical: Comprehensive plan; employer pays 100% for employees and ~85% for family.
• Dental & Vision: Optional group plans.
• Life & Disability: Company - provided long-term, and life insurance.
• 401(k): 50% match up to 6%
• PTO: Paid Time Off
• Vacation Time Off