# Senior Manager, Sales Strategy & Retail Development - Merrell

Hiring organization: [Saucony](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/saucony)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/93867ed6-719f-4253-8287-f538da19e9db

Listed on Saucony's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Rockford, MI

## Summary

This role develops sales strategy and identifies growth opportunities across Merrell's North America wholesale and retail channels, working with cross-functional teams to translate market insights into actionable business plans. It suits someone with strong analytical and commercial planning experience who can build frameworks, leverage data and AI tools, and influence senior leadership across a large organization.

_Our summary, not Saucony's wording._

## Skills named

Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Project Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing, merchandising, analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years progressive experience in sales strategy, retail strategy, commercial planning, business analytics, merchandising, sales operations, or related function in footwear, apparel, consumer goods, or multi-channel retail
- Understanding of North America wholesale and retail business models and market dynamics
- Ability to translate data and business performance into actionable strategies
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with dashboards, scorecards, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms
- Financial and commercial acumen to evaluate opportunities and business cases
- Experience developing executive presentations and strategic planning materials
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence partners across Sales, Retail, Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Operations
- Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills

## Nice to have

- Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and reporting automation
- Experience with footwear, apparel, or consumer goods specifically

Apply on Saucony's site: https://wwwinc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WWW/job/Rockford-MI/Senior-Manager--Sales-Strategy---Retail-Development---Merrell_2026-10810