Senior Sales Leader: Growth & Partnerships

Wahl Clipper Corporation; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wahl Clipper Corporation seeks a Senior Sales Manager to lead the US Professional Sales organization, defining commercial strategy and accelerating market growth. You will strengthen partnerships with top customers and guide a high-performing team to deliver profitable growth.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, key account leadership (Sally Beauty, BSG), and cross-functional collaboration to launch new products and programs. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Management, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive sales experience with leadership responsibility for strategy, planning, and performance within consumer/CPG or related industries.
• Proven success driving revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Experience managing national accounts, distributor relationships, and strategic partnerships.
• Strong forecasting, pricing, category management, and account profitability knowledge.
• Ability to lead annual and long-range sales planning and translate strategy into execution.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience developing talent and coaching sales professionals for leadership roles.
• Familiarity with Professional Beauty, Grooming, or related industries is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales strategy and execution for a major area of the US Professional business.
• Develop and lead strategic growth plans with revenue targets and milestones.
• Manage senior-level relationships with strategic customers and distributors.
• Identify market opportunities and develop differentiated customer programs.
• Lead business reviews and align forecasts with operations and finance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive product launches and promotions.
• Coach and develop the sales team to improve performance and leadership capability.
• Represent Wahl at trade shows and key industry events.
• Travel as required for customer meetings and events.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Financial acumen

Forecasting

Team coaching

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Wahl Clipper Corporation seeks a Senior Sales Manager to lead the US Professional Sales organization, defining commercial strategy and accelerating market growth. You will strengthen partnerships with top customers and guide a high-performing team to deliver profitable growth.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, key account leadership (Sally Beauty, BSG), and cross-functional collaboration to launch new products and programs. Travel as needed.