NOTE: This role is based out of Red Wing's headquarters in Red Wing, MN, with a HyFlex work model that blends in-office work availability with remote flexibility. The candidate must live within a commutable distance to Red Wing, MN to maximize collaboration, efficiency, and community. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven  Managing Director, Wholesale to lead our Wholesale business channel, responsible for the development and execution of business development strategies to grow wholesale in alignment with broader NA Work, Hunt, Lifestyle and DTC business objectives. This role will lead the Key Account and Independent Account Sales Directors, ensuring effective execution of the strategies in the field and attainment of revenue and profitability goals. They are responsible for working collaboratively with the Industrial and DTC sales leaders as well as Product Creation, Demand Planning, Marketing, Finance, Revenue Operations and other RWSC cross functional teams supporting the Field Sales Organizations to drive profitable revenue growth. Transformational Leadership is the key to success.  This role will be responsible for empowerment of their teams, being a strong role model who lives by and continually demonstrates their personal and company values in all that they do.  We are seeking a credible leader who inspires others with positive change, motivating their team by creating a clear vision, encouraging innovation, and fostering personal growth, while creating an environment where trust and enthusiasm is built. Essential Duties: ​Responsible for defining and executing the North America Wholesale growth strategy for Red Wing Work, Irish Setter Work, Hunt and Lifestyle categories in collaboration with cross-functional corporate partners and field sales leaders. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key retail partners across North America. Partners with Revenue Operations, Industrial and DTC leaders to drive channel alignment and maximize growth opportunities across all channels. Creates and nurtures profitable customer relationships by partnering with our largest customers and industry partners to build and deliver both annual and long-range, comprehensive growth plans. Collaborates with Product Creation, Marketing and Revenue Operations to define product assortment and segmentation strategies, build and execute channel go-to-market plans and grow market share across each product category and sub-channel. Leverage sales team and customer intel along with insights and analytics to inform the monthly SIOP forecasting and annual planning processes to ensure the right inventory is in place at the right time. Work cross functionally to deploy and enable adoption of processes, tools, selling programs and training in support of Wholesale strategies; ensures sales team is leveraging sales methodology, effectively managing sales pipelines and accountable to delivering defined annual revenue goals. Achieve financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Manage assigned staff: provide clear goals and expectations; ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities; coach; manage performance; develop; salary administration; enforce systems, policies and procedures; recruit, select and onboard new employees.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university and minimum of five years of related leadership experience in sales management, business, marketing, or a related field of study; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using a CRM, such as Salesforce, is preferred. Demonstrated success in effectively leading sales teams in a highly networked organization Experience creating and implementing successful sales initiatives in various channels. Experience in selling premium footwear/workwear preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven ability to develop and execute successful wholesale growth strategies within markets. Strong relationship building to manage long-term relationships with key accounts, distributors, and retail partners. Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to assess opportunities, build strategic account plans, and drive revenue growth. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence, negotiate, and build lasting relationships with stakeholders, and consumers. Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs, deliver tailored solutions, and close high-impact deals that align with business goals. Expertise in leveraging market insights and consumer trends to identify growth opportunities and guide strategic expansion. Experienced in leading high-performing sales teams, managing robust pipelines, and consistently exceeding KPIs. Technologically savvy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of leveraging digital platforms for development and communication. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and driving results through influence and partnership across the organization. Skilled in interpreting complex business challenges and translating them into actionable strategies and solutions.

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check. Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

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