Channel Partner Manager

The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose—advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business—from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve. The Opportunity Allegro MicroSystems is looking for a strategic and results-driven Channel Partner Manager (CPM) to lead and optimize our distribution network in Japan. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and ensuring our channel partners are fully aligned with Allegro’s technical roadmap and commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Japanese semiconductor ecosystem, particularly within the Automotive (OEM/Tier 1) and Industrial (Robotics/Automation) segments. What You Will Do Channel Strategy & Growth Develop and execute a comprehensive channel business plan for Japan to achieve annual sales targets and design-in goals. Serve as the primary point of contact for executive and field leadership at our key distribution partners. Drive "Innovation with Purpose" by ensuring distributors are aggressively identifying and winning new design-in opportunities for Allegro’s TMR sensors, power management ICs, and motor driver solutions. Operations & Performance Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to monitor partner performance, pipeline health, and inventory levels. Collaborate with the local teams to ensure accurate demand forecasting and optimal stock positioning for the Japanese market. Manage special price requests (SPRs) and ensure compliance with Allegro’s global pricing strategies and channel policies. Training & Enablement Coordinate with Field Applications Engineering (FAE) teams to provide regular product and technology training to distributor sales and FAE teams. Drive the adoption of Allegro’s sales enablement platforms (e.g., Highspot) among channel partners to ensure they have the latest marketing and technical collateral. What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree in Business, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in semiconductor sales or channel management, with a proven track record of success in the Japanese market. Native-level fluency in Japanese and professional proficiency in English are required to facilitate communication between the regional office and global headquarters. Deep familiarity with the Japanese automotive "Keiretsu" structures and industrial automation landscape. Ability to communicate the value proposition of complex analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions (Sensing and Power). Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate Japanese business etiquette while driving the fast-paced, innovative culture of "One Allegro." Why Allegro? Join Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. We foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement. Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology. You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose. Join us—and help build what’s next. Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ: ALGM) is a global leader in sensing and power semiconductor solutions, committed to driving e-mobility, clean energy, automation, and robotics forward. Through Real Innovation, we're developing intelligent technologies that move the world toward a safer, more sustainable, and autonomous future. Our acquisition of Crocus Technology further strengthens our leadership in magnetic sensing, bringing cutting-edge TMR technology to our world-class portfolio. At Allegro, your work creates Real Impact. Our advanced magnetic position and current sensors, power management ICs, brushless motor drivers, and LED lighting drivers are at the heart of critical systems worldwide. From extending the range of electric vehicles and enabling smarter factories to powering efficient data centers and enhancing autonomous driving, our solutions touch lives every day. If you're driving a car, using cloud services, or receiving a package, you're interacting with Allegro's technology in action. We believe in Real Connection. With a diverse team of over 4,400 employees across 17 countries and headquartered in Manchester, NH (USA), Allegro fosters a truly global and collaborative environment. Our engineering, manufacturing, and support teams worldwide are united by a shared mission, working together with trust, respect, and purpose. We encourage you to think differently, take informed risks, and build what's next. Our dedication to pioneering solutions is reflected in our extensive portfolio of over 1,400 worldwide patents. Allegro is not just building technology; we're building careers where your contributions matter, your growth is valued, and you can make a lasting difference. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is underscored by our IATF16949:2016 and ISO14001:2015 certifications and the quality awards we've received globally. Join us and help shape the future – where your innovation, impact, and connection will drive what's next!