Senior National Account Manager, Big Box

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. Were growing fast and our ambition is huge more categories more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002 and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicagos Fulton Market neighborhood with an additional office located in New York City. We also have employees working in field sales our service centers and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Stores across the country.

Were committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating developing and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment.

The Senior National Account Manager will lead and grow the Walmart business executing and driving strategic sales plans that deliver sales profit and market share growth across existing and new Dyson products.

Develop joint business plans for retail accounts

• Seek consensus and approval from internal stakeholders for proposed plans; negotiate with accounts to companys position maximizing profit outcomes.
• Achieve sales profit and inventory goals on a monthly quarterly and yearly basis.
• Manage funds and resources for the best return on investment. Analyze data and implement high quality solutions and actions to solve problems proactively with customer and team.

Develop and manage relationships with for retail accounts

• Represent Dyson to the trade; demonstrate exemplary execution of Dyson principles.
• Seek out decision makers and influencers to best manage the business. Create positive working relationships across all levels of their organizations. Problem solve issues to achieve profitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of customers; ability to communicate that knowledge serving as the voice of the customer internally.
• Establish and execute plans regarding distribution merchandising pricing and product placement including negotiating contracts trading terms and various programs.
• Make regular visits to customer head offices and if appropriate accompany customers to the UK to Dyson head office to cement joint business plans.

Develop and manage relationships and processes with established customer team and internal business partners.

• Seek out decision makers and influencers. Create positive working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Work with Marketing Finance and Channel to develop exclusive products and range.
• Work with Logistics to execute bundles locally and reduce retail corporate charges.
• Work with Marketing and Product Claims and Performance Manager to substantiate on-air claims.
• Accountability for all business processes related to the position for example accounts receivable legal customer service and all related administrative due diligence.

Contribute to Dyson and National Account Sales Team Success

• Serve as an active and high performing member of the team.
• Identify problems and find solutions. Think outside of the box.
• Be able to challenge self and others in accepting the norm while working towards best practices.
• Suggest process improvement. Work as a team towards solutions by sharing knowledge expertise and new ways of working.
• Relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role.
• Seek out assessment and growth opportunities. Strive for personal excellence.
• Act with urgency to make the most of opportunities and accomplish goals and objectives of business.
• Develop expertise in all Dyson products.
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• Develop and manage direct and indirect reports

Other Requirements

• Full drivers license with good driving record
• Ability to lift push and pull up to 50lbs
• Ability to travel up to 50%

• Bachelors Degree preferred; concentration in business or related field preferred
• 7 years experience in premium brand national account sales and account management including direct responsibility for the Walmart business
• Diverse experience supporting sales operations trade marketing category management and financial analysis required
• Strong proven track record of budget/quota delivery
• Experience being an active and high performing member of a team
• Demonstrate the ability to penetrate the appropriate customer customer team and internal functions to achieve maximum results on sales objectives
• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans for channels retailers and products
• Proven ability to positively influence buyers and management level decision makers to achieve customer business volume plan
• Well-developed conflict resolution skills
• P&L proficiency and ability to optimize return on investment - ability to determine short and longer term sustainable outcomes rooted in analysis.
• Ability to provide insights to POS trends within account base
• Proven negotiation and closing skills both at the account and product sales levels
• Good customer and cross functional interface capabilities
• Excellent presentation and influence skills
• Excellent math and analytical skills
• Ability to accurately forecast demand
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Outlook; advanced proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrate competency with internal and syndicated systems data and content organization to support the needs of sales management
• Passion for the technology and hunger to develop successful customer team
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects
• Low personal ego; high team ego to succeed
• Objective enthusiastic committed flexible diligent conscientious
• Accountable takes ownership of business customers and relationships

Salary: $147200-$184000 annually bonus opportunity

At Dyson how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But its about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial lifestyle and health benefits we support whatever stage of life youre in and the moments that matter.

Financial benefits:

• 401K with up to a 4% match
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Lifestyle benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday Sick and Vacation Time
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
• Generous Child Care Leave Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dyson Product Discounts

Health benefits:

• Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. If requested we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities. Contact us at for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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