Operations Director, Marketing
Dyson (Chicago, Illinois)

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Operations Director, Marketing

 

Dyson is a company with a passion for innovation and developing products that are different and better.  This ethos has propelled Dyson from being a dominant player in the UK, to a truly global company enjoying huge international growth. Since the launch of the DC07 vacuum in the United States in 2002, Dyson has made a significant impact in the Floor Care Industry here. In terms of market share, Dyson has led the US market since the end of 2004 and Dyson sales exceed its nearest competitor by 50%. Our vacuums can now be found across the country and in major retailers in all channels.

 

Success at Dyson requires enthusiasm, dynamism, entrepreneurial flair, flexibility, resilience and most importantly a desire to truly challenge the norm.  In this role, the Operations Director will be part of a dynamic marketing department, a rapidly-growing company, and a powerful global brand. 

 

Dyson is looking for an experienced, intelligent and curious person to help take the brand and the business to the next level. Partnering with the VP marketing to lead and drive the US marketing team ensuring we achieve our annual goals.  This will be a truly collaborative team effort as we build the new team and re-establish excellence within the group.  The Operations Director will be a key member of the US Marketing Leadership team.

 

 

Key responsibilities will include:

Manage all marketing timelines including product launches to ensure Dyson products launch with maximum impact in the marketplace. Liaise with other departments within the business to ensure marketing is providing timely and accurate service leading up to in-market date and through product’s life.Overall responsibility for the talent management of the entire marketing department. Lead and develop direct reports including actively managing and coaching individuals; communicating clear priorities and required results; and providing consistent support and regular feedback to grow the marketing team professionally.  Review, amend and initiate all marketing processes – ie product launches, workflow, resource planning to drive the team to work efficiently, effectively and on time. Ensure team follows the processes from initiation through to final legal sign-off.Oversee development of all production line graphic materials – working closely with the global communications, graphics and product marketing groups.Lead the annual marketing planning and budgeting process.  Manage the marketing budget and plans throughout the year. Evaluate ROI of marketing campaigns and manage expenses to a budget.Oversee product development strategy - liaise with global product and engineering teams to ensure the local market information informs future product launches. Drive local range planning and accurate forecasting for floorcare and future product segments.Oversee all competitor analysis – including competitor products and marketing claims. Ensure appropriate strategies are developed when needed.

 

Key qualifications:

6+ years practical, relevant product and brand marketing experience.Experience managing complex projects and product launches.Strong fiscal acumen - experience managing P&L.Experience working cross functionally with all constituencies in the business.Experience working within process driven environment and ability to identify and establish new processes. Proven project management experience with strong communication skills to direct internal teams, external vendors and to ensure outcomes consistent with marketing goals and objectives Experience managing marketing teams including hiring, managing performance and developing skill set of direct reports.

 

Characteristics:

Passionate about technology products.Passionate about leading and developing people.Strategic/big-picture thinker who can assist with the long-term vision yet drive the organization to execute flawlessly within realistic budgets.Incredibly organized with meticulous attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communications skills.Driven by a desire to surpass expectations and deliver excellent results.Strongly motivated and action focused.Driven to make every dollar we spend work hard towards achieving results.Takes full accountability for all decisions, activities and results.Thrives from developing people to build and be part of a high performance team.

 

Reports to:

VP marketing

 

Dyson offers an enjoyable work atmosphere, competitive salary and benefits package. Our offices are located in the River North district in downtown Chicago.  Interested candidates should apply on-line at www.careers.dyson.com.  Applications are only accepted on-line.

 

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Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA m/f/v/