VP of Sales and Marketing

📍 Cary, NC

💼 Full-time

✈️ Up to 25%

our team

the role

If you live and breathe ChicknLegs, running and sales... then you’re the person for this job!

• Lead, manage, and develop ChicknLegs’ existing sales team, including coaching, accountability, performance management, and ongoing process improvement
• Create scalable sales structures, reporting systems, forecasting processes, and account management standards
• Own relationships with key executive accounts and strategic retail partners
• Lead high-level retailer negotiations, annual planning, partnership conversations, and growth initiatives
• Ensure strong communication, follow-through, and relationship management across major accounts
• Identify opportunities to expand within existing accounts while opening new strategic partnerships and channels
• Develop and execute ChicknLegs’ wholesale and retail sales strategy across specialty run, sporting goods, e-commerce partners, and national accounts
• Partner cross-functionally with marketing and product teams to support launches, merchandising, sell-through strategy, and retailer success
• Analyze sales performance, inventory trends, retailer feedback, and market opportunities to drive smarter decision-making
• Recruit and scale additional sales talent as the organization grows
• Represent ChicknLegs at trade shows, industry events, races, and partner meetings
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership as the company continues scaling rapidly

ideal qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive sales experience, including significant leadership experience in apparel, sporting goods, consumer products, or related industries
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing sales teams
• Strong background managing executive-level retail accounts, strategic partnerships, and national/key accounts
• Demonstrated success scaling revenue and building sales infrastructure within a fast-growing business
• Experience creating accountability, forecasting systems, reporting structures, and operational processes across sales organizations
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a high-growth environment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, rapid change, and evolving priorities
• Strong business judgment with an ownership mentality
• Passion for running + strong understanding of our industry's culture strongly preferred
• Works from the office in Cary, NC
• ChicknLegs super fan - duh

Benefits + Perks

✔ Competitive salary
✔ Medical, dental, and vision benefits
✔ Paid time off: Vacation, sick time, and holidays
✔ Paid parental leave
✔ Simple IRA with match
✔ Educational assistance plan
✔ Flexible schedule
✔ Free snacks and bevvies to keep you going
✔ Opportunities for professional growth and development
✔ Company events, team outings, and culture initiatives
✔ A supportive, people-first work environment

Equal opportunity Employer

ChicknLegs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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