Wholesale - Sales Representative (Eyewear, Sport Regional Accounts)

pstrongRequisition ID: /strong930365strong brStore #: /strongA00034 Costa Sport Lamp;R Reps-Mgt-US FIELD brstrongPosition/strong: Full-Time brstrongTotal Rewards: a href=https://careers.essilorluxottica.com/content/Benefits-and-Perks/?locale=en_US target=_blank rel=noopenerBenefits/Incentive Information/a/strong/pp /ppIf you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met./ppWe 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./ppWith 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./ppCosta is part of EssilorLuxottica. We make the highest quality, best-performing sunglasses and prescription sunglasses (Rx) for fishing and water enthusiasts since 1983, and now our product portfolio includes optical frames. As the first manufacturer of color-enhancing, all-polarized sunglass lenses, Costa combines superior lens technology with unparalleled fit and durability to help people See What’s Out There. Costa’s growing cult-brand status ties directly to its mission to provide high-quality products with a focus on sustainability and conservation as the company works hard to protect the waters it calls home./ppJoin our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.  a href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica/posts/?feedView=allDiscover more by following us on LinkedIn!/a/ppstrongGENERAL FUNCTION/strong/ppThe Sales Representative, Eyewear, Sport Regional Accounts (Sales Representative) manages client relationships to ensure that their needs and requirements are being met while serving as a steward for Luxottica. The Sales Representative serves as an advocate in the market and provides a comprehensive set of programs, products and services to our customers to help grow their business./pp /ppThe Sales Representative achieves/exceeds all sales targets for their territory while maintaining the highest standards for distribution, training, productivity and merchandising. Focusing on the customer experience with both sell-in and sell through efforts./pp /ppstrong MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/strongstrong /strong/pulliActs as a NA Sport Eyewear ambassador, promoting the value proposition of the brand while ensuring brand integrity in the short, medium and long term./liliServes as a leader within their synergy team and market – works in conjunction with the RSM to identify opportunities for Luxottica, leveraging the power of the select distribution model (where appropriate) to strengthen our position one customer at a time./liliProactively manages distribution in the territory – uses excellent judgment to ensure the highest quality targets and maximum door Cultivates existing customer base while continuously prospecting for new potential in the market./liliEnsures brand visual merchandising and distribution quality standards are met - refreshes marketing materials regularly along with board space to reflect brand positioning and supports sell thru of product./liliBuilds strong working relationship at all levels within the practices and businesses they manage/liliFollows the NA Sport sales process and standards provided by the/liliAchieves monthly, quarterly, annual sales, average unit price, distribution and door productivity targets for each of the NA Sport EW collections./liliUtilizes all brand materials to conduct regular staff trainings to reinforce knowledge and ensure message to the patient/ consumer is translated consistently with the brand/liliDevelops and adheres to effective call plan to achieve desired service frequency, with a goal of visiting all customers in an 8 week rotation or less (with A, B, C priority coverage)./liliParticipates in and represents Luxottica in local, regional and national trade/liliDevelops a business plan to achieve both quantitative and qualitative objectives for assigned /li/ulp /ppstrongBASIC QUALIFICATIONS/strong/pulli2+ years (min) of direct sales experience with proven track record of results/liliMust be able to carry sample bags weighing at least 25 Ibs/liliStrong written and verbal communication/liliProven sales performance and ability to increase/liliStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships/liliExcellent training and presentation/liliStrong visual merchandising background/liliStrong ability to problem solve/liliStrong PC skills, including Excel, Word and/liliSignificant and regular field time required with overnights dependent on geography (up to 100% travel)./liliValid driver’s license and eligibility to work in/li/ulp /ppstrongPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/strong/pulliBA/BS degree/li/ulpThis posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts./pp /ppEssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email a href=mailto:HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.comHRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com/a./pp /ppWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law./p