Canada Country Lead: Premium Retail & Growth

Polaroid; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaroid is seeking a seasoned Canadian Country Manager to lead and expand our footprint with national retailers and independents. You will own the Canadian wholesale plan, build senior-level relationships, and drive profitable growth while coordinating with sales operations, finance, demand planning, product management, and marketing.

This role requires strategic leadership, strong retail math, and the ability to shepherd cross-functional teams to deliver multi-year plans that enhance brand

Qualifications

• Demonstrable progressive, high-impact sales and account management experience in consumer goods/retail environments.
• Experience leading a market, a team, or a portfolio with autonomy.
• Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar national retail portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Canada Market Leadership: lead Canadian wholesale plan and revenue growth.
• National Account Ownership: lead national wholesale accounts with profitability and premium brand presence.
• Account Partnership: build relationships with senior buyers and negotiate mutually beneficial terms.
• Team & Cross-Functional Leadership: coordinate the Canadian commercial plan with internal teams.
• Forecasting, Demand Planning & SKU Transition: translate market data into inventory strategies; oversee forecasts and transitions.
• Sell-Through & Brand Activation: drive sell-through and retail activation across channels.
• Brand Ambassador & Product Evangelism: represent Polaroid at trade shows and key meetings.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Leadership

Retail Portfolio Management

Strategic Influence

Analytical Literacy

Team Leadership

Job description

Polaroid is seeking a seasoned Canadian Country Manager to lead and expand our footprint with national retailers and independents. You will own the Canadian wholesale plan, build senior-level relationships, and drive profitable growth while coordinating with sales operations, finance, demand planning, product management, and marketing.

This role requires strategic leadership, strong retail math, and the ability to shepherd cross-functional teams to deliver multi-year plans that enhance brand