Director - Omnichannel Strategy, Mass Retail

Director - Omnichannel Strategy, Mass Retail Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; United States About Us SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. About the Job The Director, Omnichannel Strategy, Midwest will lead the development and execution of the omnichannel growth strategy across a portfolio ofSharkNinja'slargest and most strategic retail partners. This role partners closely with Sales leadership to translate commercial priorities into integrated strategies that accelerate growth, strengthen customer partnerships, and deliver exceptional consumer experiences across the omnichannel journey. Working across Sales, Brand Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Retail Media, Social, Analytics, Creative, Product, and Operations, this leader willestablishstrategic priorities, influence investment decisions, and align cross functional teams behind the initiatives that create the greatest business impact. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and exceptional relationship building skills. This individual will serve as the omnichannel business leader across a portfolio of strategic customers, helping shape howSharkNinjabrings innovation to market, drives demand, and delivers sustainable growth across a critical part of the North America business. Key Responsibilities Lead Omnichannel Strategy Own the omnichannel strategy across a portfolio of strategic retail partners, developing annual and quarterly operating plans that align commercial priorities with marketing, digital activation, and retailer initiatives Partner closely with Sales leadership toestablishstrategic priorities, shape Joint Business Plans, andidentifynew opportunities to accelerate growth across multiple retail partners Develop customer specific growth strategies supporting new product launches, seasonal events, category expansion, andlong termbusiness growth whileidentifyingopportunities to scale best practices across the portfolio Evaluate shopper behavior, competitive activity, retailer capabilities, and market trends toidentifyopportunities that strengthenSharkNinja'scompetitive position. Establish success metrics and operating rhythms that ensure progress against key businessobjectiveswhile balancing priorities across multiple retail partners. Drive Commercial Growth Develop strategic prioritization frameworks that align organizational resources to the products, categories, launches, and commercial opportunities with the greatest growth potential. Partner with Category Management, Sales, Brand Marketing, and Product teams to influence assortment strategy, launch sequencing, promotional planning, and omnichannel activation. Guide investment decisions across retail media, demand generation, digital content, and omnichannel activation, ensuring resources are aligned with commercial priorities and expected business impact. Connect brand marketing, retail media, social, influencer, and shopper marketing initiatives into integrated demand generation plans that increase qualified traffic and improve conversion. Identifyopportunities to scale successful programs across multiple retail partners while adapting strategies to each customer's unique business model and shopper base. Drive Omnichannel Planning and Forecasting Partner with Sales leadership to incorporate omnichannel demand generation strategies into forecasting and business planning, ensuring commercial plans reflect planned marketing investments, retail media activation, product launches, promotional events, and key consumer moments. Collaborate with Brand Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Retail Media, Social, and Analytics teams to translate campaign plans into measurable business expectations and demand forecasts. Develop planning frameworks that connect marketing investment, retail media strategy, and omnichannel activation with commercialobjectivesto improve forecast accuracy and investment decisions. Evaluate business performance against planned omnichannel initiatives,identifyingopportunities tooptimizefuture investment and improve commercial outcomes. Serve as a strategic advisor during annual operating plans, Joint Business Planning, and quarterly business reviews by providing aforward lookingperspective on demand drivers, business risks, and growth opportunities. Champion the Consumer Experience Lead strategies that improve discoverability, engagement, and conversion across each retailer's omnichannel ecosystem. Partner with cross functional teams tooptimizeproduct content, search visibility, ratings and reviews, brand stores, digital merchandising, and customer facing experiences Represent the shopper in internal planning discussions by incorporating consumer insights, retailer feedback, and business performance into strategic decision making Identifyopportunities to improve the customer journey across digital and physical retail while developing scalable best practices that can beleveragedacross the portfolio. Lead Cross Functional Execution Serve as the central business owner for omnichannel initiatives across the Midwest portfolio, aligning cross functional teams around shared business priorities and operating plans Build strong partnerships across Sales, Brand Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Retail Media, Social, Analytics, Creative, Product, and Operations to ensure consistent execution across multiple retail partners Establish clear priorities, operating rhythms, and governance that improve collaboration, accountability, and execution Influence senior leaders across the organization to align investment and resources behind the initiatives that deliver the greatest business impact. Build trusted relationships with strategic retail partners by bringing forward customer insights, innovative ideas, and growth strategies that create mutual value RepresentSharkNinjaduring executive business reviews, Joint Business Planning, annual planning, and strategic customer meetings. Partner with customers toidentifyopportunities that improve the consumer experience, strengthen the partnership, and accelerate business growth PositionSharkNinjaas abest in classomnichannel partner through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and consistent execution. Leverage Data to Drive Decisions Own the reporting framework across the Midwest portfolio,establishingexecutive scorecards, dashboards, and business reviews that provide visibility into performance and strategic priorities. Monitor business performance across sales, traffic, conversion, digital shelf health, retail media, assortment productivity, and key commercial metrics. Measure the impact of omnichannel initiatives by connecting marketing investment, retail media performance, traffic generation, conversion, and sales results to improve future planning and forecasting. Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations that influence investment decisions, business planning, and future growth strategies. Foster a culture of continuous improvement through testing, measurement, and performance optimization. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, ora relatedfield. MBA preferred 8to10 years of experience in omnichannel strategy, retail marketing, ecommerce, shopper marketing, retail media, commercial strategy, or related disciplines. Experience managing strategic retail partnerships and developing customer specific growth strategies Proven ability to develop business strategies and lead complex cross functional initiatives within a matrixed organization Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect strategy to execution and deliver measurable business results Experience developing executive business reviews, operating plans, forecasting processes, and performance reporting Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders internally and externally Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations and business decisions. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more. Pay Range

$142,500 - $263,100 USD

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