Senior Channel Manager

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Driving Growth Where It Matters Most

At Wahl Clipper, our products don't just sit on shelves—they move through carefully built partnerships, trusted channels, and strategies that connect us to professionals and consumers across the country. We're looking for a Senior Channel Manager who knows how to turn relationships into results. Someone who can see the big picture, navigate complexity, and unlock growth across key distribution channels. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, sales, and partnership development—and love seeing plans turn into performance—this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

You’ll own and evolve channel strategy across the U.S.—ensuring Wahl shows up strong, consistent, and competitive wherever our products are sold. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Owns channel specific strategies and execution for assigned channel in alignment with global product and brand direction.
• Manage assortment planning, SKU optimization, and channel‑specific portfolio recommendations.
• Maintain channel readiness standards, ensuring content, tools, and training materials are in place for launches.
• Manage launch execution with cross‑functional partners to ensure on‑time, high‑quality activation.
• Support development and maintenance of channel playbooks and selling tools.
• Ensure launch execution adheres to defined standards and timelines.
• Build channel pricing ladders and support margin integrity. Track pricing compliance, MAP adherence, and margin performance for assigned channel.
• Align promotions to channel economics and shopper behavior.
• Analyze sell‑in, sell‑through, and POS data to identify trends, issues, and optimization opportunities.
• Prepare insights and recommendations for Senior Manager and Director review.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to support executional needs.
• Act as a subject matter expert for channel‑specific questions, data, and execution issues.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solution‑oriented team culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in channel management or category management with direct experience in trimmers, clippers and/or styling tools within the human or animal care categories.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization to inform, influence and inspire.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret POS and performance data.
• Understanding of retail, eCommerce, or professional/B2B channel dynamics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced commercial environment.

• Drives Results
• Business/Financial Insights
• End User Customer Focus
• Strategic Mindset
• Decision Quality
• Drives Vision & Purpose

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and growth, including:

• Low‑cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision plans
• A generous company‑matched 401(k) and profit sharing
• Tuition support to fuel your learning
• Paid holidays and a vibrant, casual work environment

But that's just the beginning. At Wahl, you'll also enjoy:

• A legacy of quality and innovation.
• A team that values your expertise and ideas.
• Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful projects.
• A culture built on respect, precision, and progress.

If you're ready to take ownership of channel growth, build meaningful partnerships, and drive results that scale, we'd love to meet you. Apply now and help power Wahl's next phase of growth.