Wahl Clipper Corporation

Senior Channel Manager

Wahl Clipper Corporation$100K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in channel management or category management with a focus on grooming products.
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively across various organizational levels.
  • Proficient analytical skills for interpreting POS and performance data.
  • In-depth understanding of retail, eCommerce, or professional/B2B channel dynamics.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own and refine channel strategy to ensure product visibility and competitiveness.
  • Manage assortment planning and optimize SKUs for designated channels.
  • Ensure launch readiness with adequate content and training materials.
  • Coordinate launch execution with cross-functional teams for quality outcomes.
  • Develop and update channel playbooks and selling tools.
  • Monitor pricing compliance and assess margin performance for assigned channels.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and optimize strategies for channel growth.

Benefits

  • Low-cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous company-matched 401(k) and profit sharing.
  • Tuition support for professional development.
  • Paid holidays and a vibrant, casual work environment.
Full Job Description


What You'll Do

You'll own and evolve channel strategy across the U.S.-ensuring Wahl shows up strong, consistent, and competitive wherever our products are sold. Your day-to-day will include:
  • Owns channel specific strategies and execution for assigned channel in alignment with global product and brand direction.
  • Manage assortment planning, SKU optimization, and channel-specific portfolio recommendations.
  • Maintain channel readiness standards, ensuring content, tools, and training materials are in place for launches.
  • Manage launch execution with cross-functional partners to ensure on-time, high-quality activation.
  • Support development and maintenance of channel playbooks and selling tools.
  • Ensure launch execution adheres to defined standards and timelines.
  • Build channel pricing ladders and support margin integrity. Track pricing compliance, MAP adherence, and margin performance for assigned channel.
  • Align promotions to channel economics and shopper behavior
  • Analyze sell-in, sell-through, and POS data to identify trends, issues, and optimization opportunities.
  • Prepare insights and recommendations for Senior Manager and Director review.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to support executional needs.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for channel-specific questions, data, and execution issues.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented team culture.

What You Bring
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

Why You'll Love Wahl Clipper

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth, including:
  • 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

But that's just the beginning. At Wahl, you'll also enjoy:
  • A legacy of quality and innovation.
  • A team that values your expertise and ideas.
  • Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful projects.
  • A culture built on respect, precision, and progress.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to take ownership of channel growth, build meaningful partnerships, and drive results that scale, we'd love to meet you. Apply now and help power Wahl's next phase of growth.

About Wahl Clipper Corporation

Wahl Clipper Corporation is a privately held company that manufactures and distributes personal care products. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Sterling, Illinois. Wahl Clipper Corporation offers a range of products, including hair clippers, trimmers, and grooming products. The company has a strong focus on innovation and has received numerous awards for its products. Wahl Clipper Corporation has a presence in over 165 countries and employs over 2,500 people.
Learn more about Wahl Clipper Corporation
Size
2,500 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$500 million

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