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Director, Global & Emerging Channels

Pendleton Woolen Mills (retail)
paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Sep 16, 2026

Pendleton has been woven in the West since 1863. Built on a legacy of craft, quality, and authenticity, our products are known for their timeless design and enduring stories. The Director, Global & Emerging Channels owns every route to market that operates outside Pendleton's domestic field sales network.

What You'll Do

Channel Leadership & Commercial Growth

  • Own the Amazon 1P business end-to-end, including directional leadership of the retained agency partner, weekly and monthly business reviews, and accountability for revenue and profitability.
  • Build and scale Pendleton's corporate and B2B channel and own the full new-business cycle from prospecting through close.
  • Create the corporate B2B operating playbook: pricing structure, account minimums, customization and decoration guidelines, service model, and margin framework.
  • Identify and evaluate new international market opportunities in partnership with VP of sales.
  • Manage the licensee businesses spanning home textiles, pet, rugs, and spirits, driving performance against royalty, revenue, and brand standards.
  • Lead licensee business reviews, renewal strategy, new licensing opportunities.
  • Manage the off-price and closeout channel against annual plan, balancing inventory liquidation objectives against full-price channel and brand protection.

Planning, Forecasting & Channel Strategy

  • Lead quarterly forecasting for all owned channels, partnering with Demand Planning and Finance to align forecast, inventory, and buy plans.
  • Partner with Merchandising on channel-specific line planning and assortment strategy, translating marketplace insights into future product direction.
  • Own the company MAP policy as it applies to marketplace including monitoring, enforcement, and cross-channel consistency.
  • Lead drop-ship analysis and strategy, evaluating unit economics, operational readiness, and channel-conflict risk before recommending expansion.
  • Lead contract negotiation across distributor, licensee, and corporate channels in partnership with internal and outside legal counsel and VP of Sales.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of two, setting clear channel ownership, establishing operating cadence, and building commercial capability as the channels scale.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and commercial effectiveness across the channel portfolio.
  • Deliver revenue, margin, and growth objectives across all owned channels through disciplined planning and execution.
  • Protect brand positioning, pricing integrity, and channel health.
  • Hold agency, licensee, and partners accountable for performance, execution quality, and compliance with brand standards.
  • Build the corporate and B2B business into a repeatable, scalable, and profitable revenue.
  • Identify new international and licensing partnerships that extend the brand without diluting it.
  • Develop direct reports through clear ownership and regular coaching.
  • Partner effectively with Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, Finance, IT, Legal, and Sales teams.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, International Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience across wholesale, international, licensing, digital commerce, or related disciplines in Apparel or Home, with demonstrated depth in at least two of these areas.
  • Demonstrated ownership of a multi-million-dollar P&L or channel portfolio.
  • Experience leading Amazon 1P or 3P businesses, including agency management.
  • Experience managing international or licensees, with a track record of growing existing partnerships and securing new ones.
  • People leadership experience, including developing direct reports and establishing an effective operating cadence.
  • Proven contract negotiation experience and comfort working alongside legal counsel.
  • Working knowledge of ERP and order management systems, and of licensing or royalty tracking tools.
  • Strong knowledge of channel management, distribution strategy, and international trade practices.
  • Thinks strategically, identifies growth opportunities, and makes decisions that balance revenue, profitability, and long-term brand health.
  • Demonstrates accountability, executes with urgency, and consistently delivers against revenue, profit, and channel development objectives.
  • Operates effectively across cultures, time zones, and business practices, adapting approach without compromising standards.
  • Leverages customer insights, competitive intelligence, and market trends to drive business growth.
  • Uses data and business insights to solve problems, make informed decisions, and navigate changing priorities and market conditions.

Benefits & Perks

At Pendleton, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our business. We offer a thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future including:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Pendleton covering the majority of employee premiums.
  • Your Future: 401(k) with a company match of up to 3.5%.
  • Time to Recharge: PTO from your first day, plus eleven paid holidays for eligible corporate employees.
  • Peace of Mind: Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Support for Life: Flexible spending accounts, confidential employee assistance resources, and access to applicable paid family and medical leave programs.
  • The Pendleton Perk: Enjoy employee discounts on the products and timeless styles that have been part of Pendleton for generations.
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