Director of Wholesale Strategy & Operations
Whoop
| Company | Whoop |
| Category | Consulting & Strategy |
| Location | Boston |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 10 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (ashby) |
Description
WHOOP is seeking a highly analytical, operationally rigorous, and strategic Director of Wholesale Strategy & Operations to help scale and optimize our global retail and wholesale business. This highly cross-functional leadership role will serve as a key operational partner to the Wholesale Sales & Marketing organization, driving strategic initiatives, forecasting processes, operational performance management, and cross-functional execution across multiple retail channels and international markets.
This individual will act as connective tissue across Sales, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Analytics, and Marketing — ensuring complex initiatives are executed efficiently, risks are proactively managed, and the wholesale business is positioned for scalable growth.
The ideal candidate is a structured problem solver, exceptional communicator, and highly effective cross-functional operator who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. They combine strong analytical capabilities with operational leadership and are comfortable influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and drive cross-functional strategic initiatives across WHOOP’s wholesale and retail business, ensuring alignment across Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Analytics, and Marketing teams
- Serve as the operational lead for key commercial programs, managing timelines, dependencies, stakeholder communication, and execution against business objectives
- Own and evolve wholesale forecasting processes, partnering closely with Sales and Operations to assess retailer-level demand forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and improve forecast accuracy
- Develop scalable reporting frameworks and executive-level business reviews across retailer performance, operational KPIs, returns trends, and commercial health metrics
- Partner with Operations to monitor and improve wholesale operational performance, surfacing gaps against KPIs/OKRs and driving corrective action plans where necessary
- Oversee retailer returns reporting and analysis across regions, identifying trends, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement
- Support complex contract negotiations and retailer onboarding initiatives by coordinating closely with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Compliance teams
- Represent the Wholesale organization in new market expansion and retail launch discussions, helping evaluate operational readiness, compliance requirements, timelines, and go-live feasibility
- Establish scalable operational processes and governance frameworks that improve organizational efficiency and enable future growth
- Leverage AI, automation, and data tooling to improve business intelligence, operational workflows, forecasting accuracy, and decision-making capabilities
- Influence senior leadership through clear communication, data-driven storytelling, and strategic recommendations that support business planning and prioritization
- Build strong cross-functional relationships and operate as a trusted partner across commercial and operational teams
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, sales operations, commercial planning, consulting, analytics, or related business functions within high-growth consumer, technology, or retail organizations
- Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact across multiple stakeholder groups
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, with experience managing forecasting, operational planning, KPI development, and business performance analysis
- Experience supporting or leading retailer operations, wholesale planning, commercial operations, or go-to-market execution
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse functional teams
- Exceptional organizational and program management skills, with the ability to manage mul