Sr. Director, Retail Sales – North America (NAM)

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Sr. Director of Retail Sales –  America  to lead and grow our retail sales organization across the region. This senior leader will be responsible for shaping strategy, managing key retail partnerships, and driving revenue growth through both national and regional retail channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail sales leadership, deep understanding of the Americas market, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and execute the overall retail sales strategy for Americas in alignment with company goals.

  • Lead annual sales planning, forecasting, and budgeting for the retail channel.
  • Identify growth opportunities across key accounts and new retail segments.
• Team Management
  • Build, coach, and lead a team of regional and national account managers, directors, and support staff.
  • Foster a high-performance, accountability-driven culture.
  • Set and monitor performance KPIs and provide mentorship to team members.
• Retail Account Management
  • Cultivate and manage senior-level relationships with key retail partners (e.g., Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon Retail, etc.).
  • Lead strategic negotiations, JBP (Joint Business Planning), and category management initiatives.
  • Ensure excellence in retail execution, pricing integrity, and promotional effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Marketing, Trade Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to align sales efforts and optimize the go-to-market approach.
  • Partner with product and insights teams to inform product development and shopper trends.
• Market & Competitive Intelligence
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and shifts in consumer behavior.
  • Translate insights into actionable recommendations to maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

• 12+ years of experience in sales, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing retail sales.

• Proven success in managing large retail accounts and achieving sales targets.
• Deep understanding of the North American retail landscape (e.g., big box, specialty, e-commerce).
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with sales forecasting tools and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in [industry: consumer goods, electronics, apparel, etc.].
• Background working with omnichannel retail strategies.
• Familiarity with DTC and e-retail dynamics.

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.