Director, Wholesale Strategy & Business Development

@ Duluth Trading Company
Duluth Trading Companyduluthtradingcompany.com

Director, Wholesale Strategy & Business Development

Portage, WI
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About the job

Duluth Trading Company is a retail brand focused on durable workwear. This role involves defining wholesale strategies, securing partners, and expanding market presence across retail and distribution channels.

Requirements

  • Wholesale or channel experience
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • P&L management skills
  • Retail or apparel background

Qualifications

  • Deep wholesale experience
  • Proven negotiation skills
  • Ability to develop strategies

Full job description

Duluth Trading Company is seeking a Director of Wholesale Strategy & Business Development to drive growth across retail and distribution partners. In this role, you will define the wholesale channel strategy, identify and secure new partners, and deepen relationships with key accounts to expand Duluth’s presence in the retail trade. You will lead joint business planning, assortment and pricing strategies, and go-to-market execution in close collaboration with merchandising, product, marketing, operations, and finance. The ideal candidate brings deep wholesale or channel experience in retail or apparel, strong negotiation and P&L skills, and a hands-on, pragmatic style that fits Duluth’s down-to-earth, customer-focused culture. This position offers the opportunity to shape a growing brand’s wholesale footprint and directly impact revenue, profitability, and long-term market positioning.
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