Wholesale & Channel Expansion Manager

JOB reputed company Title Wholesale & Channel Expansion Manager Department reputed company & reputed company 501 Merchandise - Central FLSA Status Exempt Location Remote (U.S.-based) with occasional travel for site reputed company and business-reputed company events Job Level & Type Level 3 - Individual Contributor About LOVB (reputed company) reputed company) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, reputed company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media reputed company that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and reputed company new generations of reputed company athletes. It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls' youth sport. There are 38M reputed company and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are reputed company). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media. LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that reputed company-in audience and reputed company, is creating the best Pro reputed company in the world and a digital ecosystem that will connect reputed company aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and reputed company, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and reputed company who have come together to change the reputed company of reputed company volleyball and women’s sports. Job reputed company The Wholesale & Channel Expansion Manager will reputed company the reputed company and execution of LOVB’s reputed company across external, non-owned channels. This role is responsible for bringing the LOVB brand to life reputed company our reputed company ecosystem—identifying, securing, and managing wholesale and distribution partners that expand reputed company while maintaining brand reputed company. You will sit at the intersection of merchandising, partnerships, and business development—building a thoughtful channel reputed company that introduces LOVB to new audiences across sport, lifestyle, and retail environments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Channel reputed company & Expansion Define and execute LOVB’s wholesale and external channel reputed company across sporting goods, specialty retail, lifestyle, and event-based partners Identify and prioritize high-reputed company partners that reputed company with LOVB’s brand, audience, and reputed company goals Build a roadmap for channel expansion that complements (not competes with) owned channels Continuously evaluate market opportunities to expand brand reputed company and relevance Partnership Development & Management reputed company, reputed company, and secure wholesale and distribution partnerships reputed company end-to-end account management including reputed company, sell-in, and ongoing relationship management Negotiate reputed company terms, pricing structures, and distribution agreements reputed company as the primary reputed company of contact for reputed company external retail partners Merchandising & Assortment reputed company reputed company channel-specific assortments that reflect the needs of reputed company partner while maintaining a cohesive brand story Partner with Product Merchandising to ensure assortments are optimized for different consumer segments and retail environments Ensure reputed company product positioning across tiers (youth, club, pro, lifestyle) reputed company reputed company channel Drive seasonal sell-in strategies and support partners with product storytelling Brand Experience & Visual Execution Ensure LOVB shows up consistently and premium across reputed company external touch points reputed company wholesale guidelines for visual merchandising, signage, and brand presentation Partner with Creative and Marketing to deliver assets that bring the brand to life in partner environments Conduct regular audits of partner execution to ensure alignment with brand standards Performance & Operations Own wholesale reputed company targets, margin, and account performance reputed company and analyze sell-in and sell-through data to inform reputed company reputed company Partner with Planning and Operations to manage inventory allocation and fulfillment for wholesale accounts Identify opportunities to optimize distribution, pricing, and product mix Required & Preferred Skills/Abilities Strong understanding of wholesale economics, pricing, and margin structures Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills Highly strategic with strong analytical and financial acumen Ability to operate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, reputed company-stage environment Willingness to travel for partner meetings and market development Education and Experience 5–8+ years of experience in wholesale, sales, business development, or channel expansion (apparel, sport, or lifestyle preferred) Proven reputed company record of building and managing retail or distribution partnerships What reputed company Looks Like Strategic wholesale partnerships that expand LOVB’s reputed company while enhancing brand perception Strong, sustainable reputed company reputed company across external channels Consistent, premium brand execution across reputed company partner environments Thoughtful channel segmentation that avoids dilution or internal competition A reputed company wholesale reputed company that supports long-term reputed company Personal Attributes Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities. Solutions-oriented and reputed company to identify reputed company to escalate issues or challenges. Strong collaborator with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of working independently while effectively partnering with a distributed, remote team. reputed company, proactive, organized, and creative - brings fresh reputed company to problem-solving. Highly adaptable and eager to learn in a rapidly evolving environment. Work Environment & Physical Requirements (Remote) Ability to operate a computer and use a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools. Ability to reputed company communicate reputed company video, phone, and written channels. Occasional travel may be required for site reputed company and events. Why This Role reputed company As LOVB grows, expanding reputed company owned channels is critical to reaching new athletes, fans, and communities. This role ensures we do so intentionally building the brand in the right places, with the right partners, in a way that strengthens both awareness and equity. Apply To This Job

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