Head of Retail Sales & Growth

LHH is partnered with an established consumer products organization seeking a Head of Retail Sales & Growth to lead retail strategy, strengthen major customer relationships, develop new business, and drive profitable growth. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who knows the retail landscape and has personally sold into and managed relationships with major U.S. retailers. Location: Greater Milwaukee Area (Relocation is not available) Travel: Regular travel to customer locations, company facilities, and industry events Benefits offerings for full‑time employment include collaborative work environment, medical, dental, and more, 401k plan, PTO, and other perks. Role Requirements: Minimum of 7 years of progressive sales experience within the consumer products manufacturing industry. Strong track record of selling directly to retailers and managing key retail accounts Proven success developing new customers and new product opportunities Experience building and executing retail sales strategies Experience leading and developing sales teams Strong understanding of consumer products, retail, e‑commerce, broker networks, product commercialization, pricing, margins, and promotional programs Experience with strategic account planning, commercial negotiations, forecasting, and margin management Ability to operate as both a s trategic leader and hands‑on seller Strong cross‑functional leadership and ability to take customer programs from opportunity through execution If you are an experienced retail sales leader who is passionate about creating and executing comprehensive retail sales and growth strategies, owning and expanding relationships with key retail accounts, identifying and securing new retail customers, programs, and product opportunities, leading strategic account planning, forecasting, pricing, negotiations, promotional programs, and margin management, managing and growing a talented sales team while being actively involved with customers, working and leading cross functionally this role may be for you! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance #J-18808-Ljbffr