Johnson Outdoors

Brand & Sales Enablement Manager

Johnson Outdoors$85K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, sales, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in brand marketing, trade marketing, or sales enablement.
  • Strong understanding of brand strategy and sales enablement best practices.
  • Proven leadership abilities in cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience in planning and executing trade events and retail activations.
  • Excellent communication skills across marketing and sales teams.
  • Familiarity with AI technologies and ethical considerations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global trade show strategy and execution of retail merchandising programs.
  • Act as a strategic link between Brand and Sales to ensure retail alignment.
  • Provide leadership and support to the Field Marketing Team and technical representatives.
  • Oversee planning and execution of major trade events, ensuring brand impact.
  • Collaborate with creative and sales teams on integrated marketing initiatives.
  • Develop KPIs to evaluate effectiveness of sales enablement programs.
  • Champion the integration of AI in business strategy and decision-making.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with profit sharing and annual pay increase eligibility.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits.
  • Performance development opportunities, including tuition assistance.
  • Collaborative work environment with employee discounts on products.
  • 401(k) with company match and life insurance benefits.
Full Job Description
Brand & Sales Enablement Manager - Diving

We are seeking an innovative Brand & Sales Enablement Manager to lead our global trade show strategy, retail merchandising programs and brand facing activations that bring the SCUBAPRO brand to life for retailers, dealers, distributors and consumers around the world.

Help Shape the Future of Diving

What you will do:

The person in this role serves as the strategic link between Brand and Sales, leading the planning and execution of global trade shows, customer events, retail merchandising programs, and point-of-purchase (POP/POS) displays. The successful candidate will ensure a consistent and compelling brand presence across dealer, distributor, and retail channels while supporting sales growth through impactful customer-facing experiences and marketing activations worldwide.
  • Leads the development and execution of retail brand strategy, including in-store experience, point-of service (POS), display, promotions, sell sheets, and customer presentations.
  • Acts as a strategic integrator between Brand and Sales to ensure alignment on go-to-market plans and retail execution.
  • Provides leadership and structure to the Field Marketing Team and technical representatives, ensuring brand consistency and strategic focus in the field. Coaches and supports field marketing execution while also serving as a hands-on contributor to key initiatives.
  • Oversees the planning and execution of major trade events, collaborating with Sales and Brand teams to ensure alignment and impact.
  • Partners cross-functionally with Creative, Digital, Brand/Product, and Sales teams to develop and deploy integrated marketing programs.
  • Develops KPIs and reporting mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of sales enablement and field marketing initiatives.
  • Ensures all retail and trade marketing efforts are aligned with brand positioning and consumer segmentation strategies.
  • Champions an AI-first mindset and the responsible integration of AI and other digital technologies into business strategy, prioritization, risk management, decision-making, and operations. Guides organizational adoption while ensuring alignment with company governance, security, privacy, and ethical standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:
  • In partnership with human resources, performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes but is not limited to the following: hiring and terminating employees, promotions/pay adjustments, staff development, performance evaluations, resolution of employee concerns and disciplinary counseling. (Note: direct supervisory responsibility for field marketing teams may vary by business unit)
  • Manages projects and event budgets related to trade shows, retail activations, and field marketing initiatives.

What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, sales, or equivalent.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in brand marketing, trade marketing, or sales enablement, including experience managing field marketing teams and executing retail activations. Experience in consumer goods or outdoor/marine industries preferred.
  • Strong understanding of brand strategy, retail marketing, and sales enablement best practices.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage field teams.
  • Experience planning and executing trade events and retail activations.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across marketing, sales, and creative functions.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with CRM and marketing automation tools is a plus.
  • Domestic & international travel required for trade shows, retail visits, and field team engagement.
  • Strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, business impact, governance, risk, and ethical expectations. Ability to apply AI-supported insights to strategic decision-making, lead change, set expectations, and model responsible use.

What you will receive:
  • Share in the company's success with competitive base salary with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.
  • Find work/life balance with generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits, a full benefits package, and broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans.
  • Further your career with performance development and training opportunities, including our tuition assistance program.
  • Have fun at work, enjoying a collaborative and casual work environment, participating in fun company events, and taking advantage of great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products.
  • Plan for your future with our 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, college savings program, life and LTD insurance, and more.

Business & Brand Snapshot
• Industry: Outdoor Recreation & Consumer Products
• Business Unit: Diving
• Brands: SCUBAPRO®
• Products: Dive Computers, Regulators, BCDs, Dive Instruments, Underwater Equipment and Accessories
• Key Skills: Global Trade Show Management, Retail Merchandising, POP/POS Display Development, Sales Enablement, Dealer Marketing, Brand Activation, Sales Enablement, Field Marketing Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Go-to-Market Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Event Marketing
• Technology Focus: Dive Computers, Wearable Technology, Underwater Electronics, Pressure Systems, Life-Support Equipment, Connected Devices

About Johnson Outdoors

Johnson Outdoors is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include Old Town Canoes and Kayaks, Ocean Kayak, Carlisle Paddles, Minn Kota Motors, Humminbird fish finders, SCUBAPRO dive equipment, and Eureka! camping and hiking equipment. The company has operations in 24 countries and sells products to customers in more than 90 countries around the world.
Learn more about Johnson Outdoors
Size
1,400 employees
Market Cap
$679.7 million
Industry
Net Income
$68.6 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
Revenue
$631.8 million
NASDAQ

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