Head of Retail Growth & Strategy

LHH; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

LHH is partnering with an established consumer products company to hire a Head of Retail Sales & Growth in the Greater Milwaukee Area. This hands-on leadership role requires deep retail knowledge and a proven ability to sell into and manage major U.S. retailers.

You will lead retail strategy, strengthen key retailer relationships, develop new business, and drive profitable growth while guiding a talented sales team across cross-functional initiatives. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in consumer products sales.
• Proven track record selling to retailers and managing major accounts.
• Experience building and executing retail sales strategies.
• Experience leading and developing sales teams.
• Strong knowledge of consumer products, retail, e-commerce, broker networks, pricing, margins, and promotions.
• Ability to operate as a strategic leader and hands-on seller.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and ability to take customer programs from opportunity through execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail strategy and growth initiatives.
• Strengthen relationships with major retailers.
• Develop new business opportunities and product opportunities.
• Drive profitable growth through pricing, promotions, and margins.
• Lead and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute customer programs.

Skills

Key account management

Strategic planning

Negotiations

Team leadership

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Retail strategy

Job description

LHH is partnering with an established consumer products company to hire a Head of Retail Sales & Growth in the Greater Milwaukee Area. This hands-on leadership role requires deep retail knowledge and a proven ability to sell into and manage major U.S. retailers.

You will lead retail strategy, strengthen key retailer relationships, develop new business, and drive profitable growth while guiding a talented sales team across cross-functional initiatives. Travel is expected.