UK/IE Senior Sales Manager

Posted 5.28.26
Location
Remote

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

Reporting to the AVP, Global Sales, the UK/IE Senior Sales Manager will lead wholesale partnerships & expansion for UK & Ireland, and will be responsible for all processes related to successfully onboarding, managing & growing our retail partnerships.

This role will be remote & must be based in the UK or Ireland. We will only consider candidates who currently live in the UK or Ireland.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Align with global stakeholders on a multi-year retailer pipeline for UK & Ireland across various channels, including but not limited to technology, sporting goods, and health/wellness, by analyzing retail market trends and conducting in-depth retailer diligence.

  • Proactively conduct retailer outreach where appropriate, create proposals, lead negotiations, and develop an onboarding plan in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. 

  • Partner with Legal & xfn teams to execute contracts and establish country level wholesale policies. 

  • Manage & optimise existing retailer relationships, hosting quarterly business reviews with retailers to review past and forward looking performance, assortment, and marketing levers, as well as ongoing weekly touchpoints.

  • Own commercial strategy, retailer level assortment, forecasts, sales reporting, inventory, and POS in collaboration with Marketing, Apparel & Accessories, Finance, and Operations

  • Align to quarterly sales targets, reporting on progress, risks & opportunities, as well as aligning to broader company OKRs

  • Coordinate strategy with brand country managers & trade marketing counterparts to collectively grow the WHOOP membership base within the region.

  • Own communications internally with respect to pipeline, retailer launch status, and any bottlenecks impacting progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 8+ years in sales & market expansion, ideally in a dynamic start-up environment with relevant retail experience

  • Fluent in English (required), with exceptional written and verbal communication. Please reference any additional languages in your application. 

  • Industry experience in consumer electronics or sports technology ideally

  • Sales professional with experience collaborating across operations, trade compliance, and marketing. 

  • Brings a mix of a data driven, operational & commercial mindset to the table. 

  • Excellent business acumen, negotiation and communication skills. 

  • Curious, collaborative, and adaptable in an ever-changing field.

  • Self-starter; not afraid to roll up their sleeves and be an individual contributor Day 1. 

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

  • Passion for fitness, health & technology.

  • Willingness to travel to retailers, trade shows, and WHOOP HQ in Boston, MA (up to 50%).

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