Hiring: VP Sales, Work Group Company: Wolverine Worldwide Location: Rockford, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 11:33:24 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Product Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •3-5 years at the Vice President level and with the ability to inspire and set an all-encompassing sales vision. •12+ years sales experience in consumer products, preferably in work industry (footwear, equipment, accessories). •5 years at the Vice President level and with the ability to inspire and set an all-encompassing sales vision. Required Skills: •Creates and executes sales and distribution strategies across the Work Group portfolio; develops specific growth plans by consumer territory, channel, brand, and customer to identify new opportunities for sustainable growth. •Lead the evolution of commercial capabilities, processes, and go-to-market approaches by championing innovation, embracing new technologies, and driving organizational change that positions the Work Group for future growth. •Build and lead a high-performing sales organization by defining structure and capabilities, developing leadership bench strength, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement through clear goals and performance measurement. •Own sales planning across the Work Group portfolio, leading annual and seasonal forecasting, target setting, and resource allocation to drive sustainable growth and profitability while maximizing marketplace opportunities. •Ensure compensation and incentive plans are competitive; establish performance metrics for sales team and aligned with brand growth plans. •Collaborates with all departments in the Brand to ensure the optimization of resources to support brand growth and priorities, including Marketing, Product Management, Merchandising, and Finance. •Partner with executive leadership to shape portfolio strategy, align enterprise priorities, and drive integrated business outcomes across brands, channels, and functions. •Provides ongoing and consistent feedback to brand, product, merchandising, and category partners on product performance, competitive positioning, customer needs, and brand perception at retail. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!