Chief of Staff - Retail Sales (Americas)

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

The Chief of Staff will use strong leadership and problem-solving skills to partner with GM, SVP, Retail Sales on Global Strategic initiatives and assist with the daily operation of a multi-billion-dollar Sales organization to drive results and foster a culture rooted in our Outrageously Extraordinary Culture, Success Drivers, and Leadership Principles. This role is based in our Needham, MA headquarters and is hybrid.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

Align with the GM, SVP, Retail Sales on key priorities work with their direct team on drive those priorities.Work cross functionally with other stakeholders to align on the priorities and the impact of each initiative on different departments.Collaborating with global Commercialization executive leadership team to determine and prioritize business strategies and project.Drive global alignment and consistency in approach across all strategic initiatives to ensure every market is driving sales strategy consistently.Planning, coordinating and keeping contents of key Sales owned meetings focused and effective (ensure prep work is actioned, and the GM, SVP, Retail Sales is briefed in advance for large meetings on their role/key messages & objectives for the meeting)Assist GM, SVP, Retail Sales to drive Leadership principles and Success Drivers across the organization – plan cross functional chats, training events and other initiatives.Take key actions from meetings and ensure they are followed up and delivered on by global Commercialization/Sales Leader and/or cross functional leaders and their respective team(s)Successfully execute deliverables with a hand’s on approach including drafting any materials required to ensure projects are well defined and then well executed across CommercializationProvide GM, SVP, Retail Sales and other Executive leaders updates on progression of projects, monitor and communicate progress towards goals and deadlinesOversee strategic initiatives from ideation to implementation, including liaising with other functions when their support is requiredAssess risk when business decisions are madeUnderstand all key systems and platforms across the business to be able to tap into key data to deliver answers for questions raised by CCO and Sales LeadersIdentify gaps/issues and make recommendations on improvements across the Commercialization team and total business

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or other related field8-10+ years in related field and/or similar leadership experience within a business function – background in consumer products, retail, .com or commercialization a plusStrong project/program management experience with a passion for getting the details right at every level of any project, every timeAbility to travel approximately 6 times per year, domestically and internationallyAbility to work towards a solution, with demonstrated ability to use personal and professional judgment to move projects along quicklyProficient at being succinct - able to use few words to communicate effectively, with empathy and with influenceStrongly developed communication skills and ability to interact with senior leadership effectivelyAble to identify and then resolve any kind of problem across the organization and the teamExperience with ownership and execution of ideas, from initial idea phase through execution, including personal ability to remove roadblocksProven ability to learn quickly, demonstrated through diverse background of experiencesCommercial acumenAbility to identify what matters most, and prioritize accordinglyThis role is based in our Needham, MA headquarters and is hybrid

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s 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.

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED” Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”

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