Senior Manager, Wholesale Strategy

Levi Strauss•San Francisco, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the VP Sales, The Senior Manager, Wholesale Strategy is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and managing WS strategy for the US /Canada Market. This role will play a key role in defining and executing key initiatives to optimize the WS portfolio for denim brands. This role will work closely sales leadership to identify growth risks and opportunities, present to cluster leadership and ensure key WS initiatives are executed within budget and on time. About the Job Define channel and account level strategies to improve growth and market share, in collaboration with the VP's of Sales and Leadership Team. Lead wholesale business planning and partner with Finance and the US–Canada Leadership Team on annual goals and priorities. Gather and analyze market, consumer, and competitor insights to inform actionable strategies. Support account top-to-top (T2T) meetings with thought partnership and synthesized content from multiple stakeholders to deliver rich output Drive structured and consistent ways of working across sales teams including T2T prep/content and account strategic action plans Work collaboratively with Levi Strauss Signature leaders to define role of Signature in LS&Co.'s portfolio, addressable market and channel strategies. Serve as Voice of Wholesale while partnering closely with core team of commercial strategists and drive cluster wide strategies as directed by the commercial strategy lead. Influence stakeholders to achieve project goals and results Leverage AI to identify business opportunities and drive process improvements.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant experience, ideally in retail, consumer, or sales operations strategy.
3+ years in consulting, investment banking, or a strategic/analytical role.
Influential relationships with senior leaders, make informed decisions, and communicate insights and recommendations.
Experience with analysis, problem-solving, and project management.
Collaborative, customer-focused, and adaptable to new tools and systems.
Manage confidential information securely.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, and with AI tools
Familiar with key internal functions: Sales, Merch, Ecom, Operations, Planning, and Finance.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field and/or MBA preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior external or client facing roles a plus.

Responsibilities

Define channel and account level strategies to improve growth and market share, in collaboration with the VP's of Sales and Leadership Team.
Lead wholesale business planning and partner with Finance and the US–Canada Leadership Team on annual goals and priorities.
Gather and analyze market, consumer, and competitor insights to inform actionable strategies.
Support account top-to-top (T2T) meetings with thought partnership and synthesized content from multiple stakeholders to deliver rich output
Drive structured and consistent ways of working across sales teams including T2T prep/content and account strategic action plans
Work collaboratively with Levi Strauss Signature leaders to define role of Signature in LS&Co.'s portfolio, addressable market and channel strategies.
Serve as Voice of Wholesale while partnering closely with core team of commercial strategists and drive cluster wide strategies as directed by the commercial strategy lead.
Influence stakeholders to achieve project goals and results
Leverage AI to identify business opportunities and drive process improvements.