Channel Manager (14-Month Maternity Leave Contract)

Contract term: July 20, 2026 – September 10, 2027 The Company Wahl Clipper Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of professional and consumer clippers, trimmers, shavers, and personal care devices. With more than 100 years of innovation, approximately 3,300 employees worldwide, and products sold in over 165 countries, Wahl has built a reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and trusted performance. At Wahl Canada, you will join a collaborative, high-performing team that values respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work cross-functionally with global and local teams, and contribute to the growth of a well-established brand in the Canadian market. Reporting to the Head of Product & Marketing, this role is ideal for a commercially minded Channel Manager who enjoys combining market insight, product strategy, and cross-functional execution. You will play an important role in shaping channel-specific strategies, supporting product launches, improving portfolio performance, and ensuring local market needs are represented within the global organization. What You’ll Do- Develop and execute channel-specific product strategies that align with local market needs and global priorities Analyze market, category, and competitive data to identify opportunities for product improvements and new product development Manage product assortment planning, pricing, profitability, SKU rationalization, and portfolio optimization Support product launches and line reviews by building business cases, identifying assortment gaps, and enabling the sales team with training and selling stories Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Global Product Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Compliance, Design, and Digital Marketing Help shape packaging and online product content to support both retail and digital channels Work with internal and external partners to manage product quality, compliance, factory negotiations, and lifecycle planning Support trade shows and travel to the U.S. head office multiple times per year as required What You Bring- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, or a related field 3+ years of experience in channel management, product management, or a similar role within a CPG environment Experience in personal care and grooming is considered an asset Experience working with major accounts such as Walmart, Amazon, Canadian Tire, Winners, and Costco E-commerce experience is an asset Key Skills- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytically strong Commercially minded, with curiosity about business trends and customer behavior Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment If you are a strategic and hands-on product professional who enjoys turning insights into action, we would love to hear from you. Compensation- Salary range: $70,000 – $90,000, plus benefits. Show more Show less - Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wahl Canada by 2x See who you know