Head of Retail

SimpliSafe

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • $201,200 - $268,200 a year
  • Posted Aug 14, 2026
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Retail Account ManagementStrategic PlanningMerchandisingP&L OwnershipTrade Spend ManagementProduct LaunchData AnalysisChannel Strategy

Job description

About the role

The Head of Retail will own SimpliSafe’s retail channel – managing partner relationships, P&L, account plans and strategic direction – while leading a team of account managers and specialists and partnering cross‑functionally with Product, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain to grow the channel.

About the company

SimpliSafe is a high‑tech home security company focused on the mission of keeping Every Home Secure, with a collaborative, no‑ego culture that emphasizes growth, innovation and inclusive values.

Requirements

  • Deep retail expertise with a proven track record of owning and growing retail accounts and channels
  • Experience selling hardware or subscription services through retail, preferably in a considered‑purchase or D2C‑meets‑retail environment
  • Past P&L ownership and strong command of retail economics such as revenue, margin, trade spend, sell‑in vs sell‑through and share
  • Strong relationships and account‑management skills that earn buyer trust and enable joint business planning
  • Proficiency in designing, funding and measuring promotional calendars that drive sell‑through
  • Experience leading and developing teams of account managers, specialists or analysts
  • Ability to build or rebuild processes, account strategies and operating rhythms from the ground up
  • Comfort shifting between high‑level strategy and hands‑on execution on account plans
  • Data‑driven storytelling ability to analyze channel performance and influence leadership decisions
  • Collaborative mindset that values teamwork, co‑creation and shared accountability