Sales Director, Beauty

About Us: 

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re 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 Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood and employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Store’s across the country. 

About the Role: 

The Sales Director will develop and implement sales strategies within the Sales team to drive sales and exceed budget and profit goals. Develop, coach and train account managers to allow them to reach both their personal and business goals. Support Vice President Sales in achieving US sales objectives and group goals. This Sales Director for Beauty will own the creation and execution of a retail sales plan for all beauty and personal care national accounts to deliver sales and profit growth from existing and new Dyson products. 

Lead the team to create and execute sales strategies and objectives. 

• Develop strategic and tactical plans to achieve near and long term goals.  Areas include sales, profit, product, distribution, merchandising, pricing and contractual agreements. 

• Communicate plans to internal stakeholders and gain buy-in for implementation. 

• Develop, train and coach team members to implement plans for individual and account growth. 

• Create partnerships with our customers and their relevant leadership team. 

Partner with internal business functions to lead, build, and execute plans of the sales team. 

• Manage accountability of team members to internal functions – forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, finance, logistics, Sales Order Processing, marketing, and field sales. 

• Developing new product launch plans with the senior team to maximize growth and profit. 

• Create opportunities to drive 

• Assist with special projects, both within sales and other business functions. 

Inspire, lead and motivate the team.   

• Create an environment that generates innovative approaches and a solution oriented approach to achieving Dyson’s business and brand ambitions.  

• Drive a deep understanding and ownership of the teams business plans and sales forecasts. 

• Through regular feedback, 1:1’s and Personal Development Plans ensure that the team is engaged, focused and empowered to be as effective as possible to meet business objectives 

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