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 with additional offices located in Aurora, Illinois and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Store’s across the country.

Our Sales team ensures our machines are presented in an appropriate and consistent way that is recognizably Dyson, to clearly explain our technology and create the right customer experience. In a constantly changing marketplace we sell Dyson technology across the world to leading retailers.

About the Role:

• This is a full time positions with a schedule that is primarily Tuesday-Saturday and some holidays or as business dictates

• Lead a team of full time and part time sales associates

• Work with the Management Team to determine the most effective markets, where sales associates are needed. Partner with talent acquisition to support recruiting efforts

• Drive on-boarding and deliver in-field training by modelling superior selling skills

• Manage team performance through consistent feedback, coaching and corrective action as needed, documenting as appropriate

• Champion in store consumer interaction and represent all aspects of Dyson brand, culture, and passion for technology; work in-field with sales associates on weekends

• Effectively communicate expectations and results to foster continuous improvement through spot checks, conference calls, team meetings and trainings

• Develop relationships with retailers at the store, district and regional level to drive sell out

• Negotiate for preferred or incremental product placement within stores

• Seek opportunities to create events to increase brand awareness and sell out; manage and execute these events flawlessly

• Manage sales associate’s schedules through online reporting system, ensuring they are aligned with national and regional initiatives

• Monitor and evaluate your direct reports sales performance at various retail locations.

• Ensure accurate feedback and reporting is being provided by sales associates in a timely manner.

• Track and maintain expenses according to set budgetary guidelines

• Attend regular sales meetings as required

About You:

• 2 years team management experience; retail sales team management a plus

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with professional business acumen

• Proven leadership skills including the ability to motivate, inspire and influence people

• Demonstrates good organizational skills with an ability to delegate and multi-task

• Strong communication, presentation and training skills

• Ability to build strong business relationships

• Preferred knowledge of the beauty industry

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Driver’s license with good driving record (company car) in line with company policy

• Ability to lift, push, and pull (potentially overhead) up to 35lbs

• Ability to stand on your feet for up to eight hours at a time

• Depending on geographic requirements, ability to travel up to 75%, including overnights.

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Benefits:

US FT Benefits Package

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.