Senior National Account Manager (Big Box)
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MN
Company:
Dyson is a global technology enterprise focused on innovation and expansion in various markets.
Summary:
This role focuses on executing and driving retail sales plans for key accounts to achieve growth in sales and profits. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in national account sales within premium brands.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Retail sales planning, Negotiation, Data analysis, Customer relationship management, Budget management, Sales forecasting
Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field
Experience: 7+ years’ experience in premium brand national account sales and account management calling on national retailers, Diverse experience supporting sales, operations, trade marketing, category management, and financial analysis required
Job Description:
The Senior National Account Manager will execute and drive a retail sales plan for specific retailer accounts that will result in delivery of sales and profit growth of existing and new Dyson products.
Develop joint business plans for retail accounts
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Seek consensus and approval from internal stakeholders for proposed plans; negotiate with accounts to company's position, maximizing profit outcomes.
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Achieve sales, profit and inventory goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
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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
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Represent Dyson to the trade; demonstrate exemplary execution of Dyson principles.
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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.
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Comprehensive knowledge of customers; ability to communicate that knowledge, serving as the voice of the customer internally.
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Establish and execute plans regarding distribution, merchandising, pricing, and product placement including negotiating contracts, trading terms, and various programs.
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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.
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Seek out decision makers and influencers. Create positive working relationships across all levels of the business.
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Work with Marketing, Finance, and Channel to develop exclusive products and range.
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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
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Serve as an active and high performing member of the team.
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Identify problems and find solutions. Think outside of the box.
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Be able to challenge self and others in accepting the norm, while working towards best practices.
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Suggest process improvement. Work as a team towards solutions by sharing knowledge, expertise, and new ways of working.
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Relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role.
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Seek out assessment and growth opportunities. Strive for personal excellence.
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Act with urgency to make the most of opportunities and accomplish goals and objectives of business.
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Develop expertise in all Dyson products.
Serve as a Dyson People Manager
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Develop and manage direct and indirect reports