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SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the companys products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world .The Sales Director, Amazon will report to the VP of Sales, Canada and play an integral role in driving world class account management initiatives by working in collaboration with cross functional teams (marketing, supply chain, category management, and finance) to expand and increase our market share in Canada and exceed sales and profit targets. The Sales Director will forge strong relationships with retailer stakeholders to deliver sustained multi-year growth. This is an exceptional opportunity to join our high performing Amazon team as we continue our Canada expansion plans. The Sales Director for Amazon will be responsible for delivering the Amazon budget across Canada, this position will work closely with the Global Amazon Team to deliver the annual budget.The Sales Director for Amazon will be responsible for managing the sales team guiding the development, implementing, and driving account specific plans & promotions in line with the Shark Ninja regional marketing strategies, focused on profitable sales growth throughout the portfolios. You will also be the internal sales lead for all category launches; building the sales plan, working with the Media teams on activation planning, Product and Brand Marketing, supply chain and training to deliver flawless launches.Duties and Responsibilities:Own the day to day commercial trading relationship supporting the account manager to drive resolutions and make sure every product is delivering on a daily basisSupport the NAMs to build a coop plan across the Amazon estate using the strengths of Amazon to deliver activation goalsTo build a sales strategy that achieves & exceed sales and margin targetsPull together impact full, action driven reporting on a daily, weekly, monthly basisManage the weekly prior week sales review and produce action log and buyer feedbackManage the monthly consensus process with commercial finance ensuring forecast accuracy by SKU by retailer is delivered in line with business targetsWork within agreed Promotional (SOA) to ensure sales & margin targets are met making suggestions where necessary to drive market shareAlways negotiate winning scenarios for both Shark Ninja and AmazonDemonstrate Best in Class account management, driving growth in Revenue and Net Margin to help us achieve and exceed our goals in Canada by developing a strategic plan to win for your business, with a clear path to achieve dynamic goalsLead a team of KAM/NAMs to flawless execute the tactical elements of their role, while fostering a breakthrough mindset that delivers oversized resultsResponsible for creating development plans that support your team members career goals and aspirationsAbility to be a successful sales leader, acting as the business manager of your business, including cross-functional team leadership, financial and analytical savvy and demonstrated thought leadership on how to achieve breakthrough goals at your accountsOwn the big picture but also must have the ability to drill down and own the details as neededManaging customer profitability for each account, working closely with Strategic Sales & Finance Teams to develop quotes for new items, and manage over & above spend at key accounts and manage ROICritical decision making, based on financial analysis of multiple scenarios to drive profitable growth, often diving into the details and understanding what comprises & drives NM $ and %Thorough understanding of product costs, program allowances, FX, and tariffs, and the impact on the business and strategies to mitigate exposureDrive the strategy and own the outcome for customer meetings; leveraging support from Product Marketing, and other cross functional support areasExecution focused; mindful of key milestones and a demonstrated ability to create and adhere to a schedule to ensure successWorking with the Merchandise Planner, Demand Planner and Supply Chain teams to optimize the flow of goods, including the monthly forecast cycle and long range plansWorking with Category Management teams to report POS, trends, factors impacting the business, etcDeveloping a yearly plan and monthly forecasts by sku for key accounts working closely with the Demand Forecasting teamGathering and communicating competitive factors impacting the business (i.e. new competitive items, competitive promotions, etc.)Attributes and Skills:Intimate knowledge of the vendor relationship, as well as other accounts in Canada; a gritty sales leader with strategic vision, execution focused, track record of overcoming obstacles, and team player not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get into the detailsKeen understanding of e-commerce sales in Canada and strategies for maximizing this channelStrong business acumen and analytical skills, complimented by effective oral and written communicationStrong analytical skills to gather and analyze large sets of dataExceptional interpersonal skills to be able to build and maintain effective relationshipsExcellent organizational and time management skillsEducation and Experience:Deep Amazon + eCommerce ExpertiseMedia Agency ExperienceUniversity degree, MBA preferredPrior experience in sales with consumer products/consumer durables required10+ years of account management experienceAdvanced Microsoft office skills (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)Additional Requirements:Able to travel 20% of time within assigned territory and to Boston or SeattleOur CultureAt SharkNinja, we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, youll be right at home.What We OfferWe offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join, youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we wont just launch products well disrupt entire markets.At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. 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