Outside Sales Representative- Sunglasses

Outside Sales Representative- Sunglasses

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

With a unique global network of commercial subsidiaries and independent distributors across major markets, our customers are offered a strong portfolio of the most popular lens, frames, instruments and equipment brands that can serve every sector of the market. The Professional Solutions team works with our customers one-on-one, developing professional relationships based on trust and care.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

The Sales Representative's responsibility is to achieve sales targets and deliver growth by regularly visiting customers to provide best in class service, maximizing their call cycle based on customer profile and the Luxottica Loyalty Rewards program. The incumbent is responsible in executing brand strategies while also maintaining the established standards for distribution, training, productivity and merchandising.

Major duties and responsibilities include achieving monthly, quarterly, annual sales, average unit price, distribution and door productivity targets for each of the brand collections they carry. Developing and adhering to effective call plan to achieve desired service frequency of customer visits, with a goal of regularly visiting all customers in an 4-12 week rotation or less (with Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver priority coverage). Regularly visiting customer to ensure brand visual merchandising - refreshes POP materials regularly along with board space to reflect brand positioning and support sell through of product. Logging visits in One Sales Suite. Utilizing reports, trainings, samples, hardware / software to effectively manage the customer relationship and to enhance sales effectiveness. Proactively managing distribution in their territory based on brand guidelines. Building strong working relationship at all levels within the practices and businesses they manage. Utilizing all brand materials to conduct regular customer trainings to reinforce knowledge and ensure message to the end-patient / consumer is translated consistently with the brand positioning. Remaining current on trends affecting the business. Cultivating existing customer base with regular visits to their location, while continuously prospecting for new potential in the market. Collaborating with sales counterparts (i.e. other brand divisions, Essilor, etc) in delivering broader synergy programs. Participating in and representing Luxottica in local, regional and national trade shows. Developing an effective business plan by leveraging Luxottica Rewards program, tools, and resources to demonstrate ROI and deliver sales growth. Submitting weekly / monthly / quarterly metrics to leadership in order to further develop and support growth strategies. Attending required corporate training sessions, conference calls, team meetings and appointments within the district. Developing and conducting trunk shows and other patient / consumer events in top practices to create awareness for brands and drive sales.

Basic qualifications include 2+ years (min) of direct sales experience with a proven track record of results. Must be able to carry sample bags weighing at least 25 Ibs. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven sales performance and ability to increase revenues. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships. Excellent training and presentation skills. Strong visual merchandising background. Strong ability to problem solve and anticipate challenges in advance while proposing solutions. Strong PC skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Significant and regular field time required with overnights dependent on geography (up to 100% travel). Valid driver's license and eligibility to work in US.

Preferred qualifications include BA / BS degree.