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VP of Retail Sales

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid

$200k–$300k/yr

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Description Boston, MA | Hybrid | Full-Time | Significant Travel | Competitive Salary & Benefits Company: Confidential Position: VP of Retail Sales Reports To: CEO Type: Full-time Salary Range: Competitive executive comp…

Skills: Retail Sales Leadership, P&L Management, Account Management, Strategic Growth Planning, Distributor Management

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VP of Retail Sales

US Sailing

Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Hybrid

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  • $200k–$300k/yr
  • Full-time
  • Performance-based Bonus, Equity Participation, Comprehensive Benefits, Hybrid Flexibility
  • Posted 10d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the company's retail growth strategy by overseeing national accounts, regional chains, and distributors. Manage a small sales team and drive geographic expansion across existing and emerging markets.

Requirements

Proven retail sales leader with experience selling consumer brands into national and regional chains, specifically within pet specialty or grocery categories. Must have a track record of exceeding revenue targets and a willingness for significant travel.

Full job description

Description

Boston, MA | Hybrid | Full-Time | Significant Travel | Competitive Salary & Benefits

Company: Confidential 

Position: VP of Retail Sales 

Reports To: CEO

Type: Full-time

Salary Range: Competitive executive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based bonus, and equity participation. Total target compensation is expected to range from $200,000-$300,000+, depending on experience and qualifications.

SUMMARY

Our client is a fast-growing consumer packaged goods company with a strong presence in specialty retail and a loyal customer following. The business has established partnerships with national and regional retailers across the United States and continues to expand its footprint through new products, new markets, and strategic growth initiatives. Backed by an experienced leadership team and a well-loved brand, the company is entering an exciting phase of expansion.

We are seeking a Vice President of Retail Sales to join the executive leadership team and lead the company's retail growth strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will oversee retail sales across key accounts, distributors, and specialty retail channels while managing a small sales team. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence over the company's future growth, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, strengthen customer relationships, and drive expansion across existing and emerging markets.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

  • Own all retail sales across national accounts, regional chains, distributors, and the independent pet specialty channel — with P&L accountability for the channel
  • Deepen and expand relationships with existing national, regional, and specialty retail partners while identifying and securing new growth opportunities
  • Lead geographic expansion of our retail footprint, bringing the company to new markets and new account types nationwide
  • Manage, develop, and inspire a team of two sales professionals — setting targets, building their skills, and creating a high-performance sales culture
  • Represent the company at key trade shows and industry events, building relationships and generating pipeline that feeds long-term growth

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • A proven retail sales leader with direct experience selling consumer brands into national and regional chains — pet specialty, grocery, lifestyle, or adjacent categories
  • Someone equally comfortable negotiating with a major national buyer and building a relationship with an independent retailer — and who understands why both matter
  • A track record of building and exceeding revenue targets, opening new accounts, and scaling existing ones
  • Experience managing distributors and navigating the wholesale layer — you understand how product moves through the channel and how to make it move faster
  • Willingness and enthusiasm for significant travel — to accounts, to trade shows, and to the markets where we are growing

WHY WORK WITH US

  • A genuine leadership role — a core seat on a small, high-performing executive team with real influence over the direction of the company
  • A company with strong momentum, established retail partnerships, an expanding product portfolio, and significant opportunities for growth.
  • The chance to build something — this channel has enormous runway and you will have the support, resources, and authority to go after it
  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, hybrid flexibility, and a Boston home base at the heart of a brand on the rise

KEY TERMS

  • Location: Headquartered in Boston; we prefer local candidates but are open to remote for the right person
  • Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
  • Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus tied to revenue and growth targets
  • Equity: Upside participation available — this role is designed to reward the people who help build the value of this business

Due to the confidential nature of this search, additional company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Related keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsCPGRetail SalesNational AccountsRegional ChainsPet SpecialtyP&L AccountabilityWholesaleDistributorsMarket ExpansionExecutive LeadershipRevenue TargetsTrade ShowsPipeline GenerationStrategic Growth

About US Sailing

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The National Governing Body of the Sport of Sailing in the United States.

Industry
Spectator Sports
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1897
Headquarters
Bristol, RI
LinkedIn followers
8,803

The National Governing Body of the sport of sailing. US Sailing sets the course for sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. For those just beginning, US Sailing ensures that they will learn from experienced and certified instructors who are trained using national standards and an acclaimed curriculum. For sailing programs and sailing organizations, US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium and Sailing Leadership Forum bring together experts who address the latest developments in these fields of the sport. Young sailors just starting out can learn about sailboat racing through one of many Junior Olympic sailing festivals organized by US Sailing every year. For racing sailors, US Sailing ensures integrity on the course and a level playing field by training and certifying race officials, judges and umpires and by maintaining standardized rules and sailing instructions. The 15 National Championships organized by US Sailing offer various disciplines of racing where sailors test their skills against the best in the country. US Sailing provides handicap rating certificates and safety programs for sailboat owners who enjoy competing in offshore events. For sailors aiming to represent the USA at the Olympic Games, US Sailing trains, selects and manages the US Sailing Team and Olympic program.

Offices: 1 Roger Williams University Way, Bristol, RI 02809, US

Racing Rules of SailingSailing Education & Instructor TrainingOlympic/Paralympic Sailing TeamUS Sailing National ChampionshipsOffshore Rating SystemSafety CertificationMembership BenefitsPubs/MerchandiseNews/Resourcesand Professional Networking
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About US Sailing

LinkedInVisit site

The National Governing Body of the Sport of Sailing in the United States.

Industry
Spectator Sports
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1897
Headquarters
Bristol, RI
LinkedIn followers
8,803

The National Governing Body of the sport of sailing. US Sailing sets the course for sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. For those just beginning, US Sailing ensures that they will learn from experienced and certified instructors who are trained using national standards and an acclaimed curriculum. For sailing programs and sailing organizations, US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium and Sailing Leadership Forum bring together experts who address the latest developments in these fields of the sport. Young sailors just starting out can learn about sailboat racing through one of many Junior Olympic sailing festivals organized by US Sailing every year. For racing sailors, US Sailing ensures integrity on the course and a level playing field by training and certifying race officials, judges and umpires and by maintaining standardized rules and sailing instructions. The 15 National Championships organized by US Sailing offer various disciplines of racing where sailors test their skills against the best in the country. US Sailing provides handicap rating certificates and safety programs for sailboat owners who enjoy competing in offshore events. For sailors aiming to represent the USA at the Olympic Games, US Sailing trains, selects and manages the US Sailing Team and Olympic program.

Offices: 1 Roger Williams University Way, Bristol, RI 02809, US

Racing Rules of SailingSailing Education & Instructor TrainingOlympic/Paralympic Sailing TeamUS Sailing National ChampionshipsOffshore Rating SystemSafety CertificationMembership BenefitsPubs/MerchandiseNews/Resourcesand Professional Networking
View all jobs at US Sailing

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