Senior Channel Manager

About the role

Owns channel specific strategies and execution for assigned channel in alignment with global product and brand direction.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented team culture.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Core Competencies:

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

Benefits

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

Schedule

Full-time position.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.