Senior Channel Manager

About the role

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

Manages assortment planning, SKU optimization, and channel-specific portfolio recommendations.

Maintains channel readiness standards, ensuring content, tools, and training materials are in place for launches.

Manages launch execution with cross-functional partners to ensure on-time, high-quality activation.

Supports development and maintenance of channel playbooks and selling tools.

Ensures launch execution adheres to defined standards and timelines.

Builds channel pricing ladders and supports margin integrity.

Tracks pricing compliance, MAP adherence, and margin performance for assigned channel.

Analyzes sell-in, sell-through, and POS data to identify trends, issues, and optimization opportunities.

Prepares insights and recommendations for Senior Manager and Director review.

Pairs closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to support executional needs.

Contributes to a collaborative, solution-oriented team culture.

Responsibilities

• Owns channel specific strategies and execution for assigned channel in alignment with global product and brand direction.
• Manages assortment planning, SKU optimization, and channel-specific portfolio recommendations.
• Maintains channel readiness standards, ensuring content, tools, and training materials are in place for launches.
• Manages launch execution with cross-functional partners to ensure on-time, high-quality activation.
• Supports development and maintenance of channel playbooks and selling tools.
• Ensures launch execution adheres to defined standards and timelines.
• Builds channel pricing ladders and supports margin integrity.
• Tracks pricing compliance, MAP adherence, and margin performance for assigned channel.
• Analyzes sell-in, sell-through, and POS data to identify trends, issues, and optimization opportunities.
• Prepares insights and recommendations for Senior Manager and Director review.
• Pairs closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to support executional needs.
• Contributes 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

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

Benefits

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.