National Sales Manager

pWe are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands strongRay-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa /strongand more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as strongTiffany amp; Co, Burberry, and CHANEL/strong whilst our cutting-edge lenses strongVarilux/strong and strongTransitions/strong lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: strongSunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman amp; Pank./strong Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more./pp style=line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pp style=line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWe are seeking an experienced strongNational Sales Manager/strong to lead our Humanware sales operations across Australia. This individual will be responsible for managing a small team, supporting distribution partners, and driving business development initiatives. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in sales leadership, account management, and pipeline tracking—along with deep knowledge of the strongAssistive Technology space for people who are blind or visually impaired/strong./span/pp style=line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pp style=line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrongYour /strong/spanstrongresponsibilities /strong/pulliLead, mentor, and develop a team of three, fostering a high-performance, results-driven culture aligned to company objectives and customer needs./liliStrengthen and expand relationships with key distribution partners, while identifying and developing new business opportunities across Australia./liliRepresent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and partner engagements to enhance brand presence and market reach./liliOversee the national sales pipeline, ensuring consistent tracking of opportunities from lead generation through to close, with accurate forecasting and performance reporting./liliBuild and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships./liliTravel nationally (approximately 35%) to support partners, manage accounts, and maintain a strong presence across a broad geographic territory./liliMaintain up-to-date market knowledge, including industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities./liliChampion the needs of customers who are blind or visually impaired, ensuring their perspectives are reflected in business initiatives and strategic priorities./li/ulp style=line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pp style=line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifstrongspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAbout you/span/strong/pul style=margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px type=discli style=line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifProvenstrong /strongsales management experience, ideally in a national role./span/lili style=line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifHands-on experience managing sales pipelines and reporting./span/lili style=line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifProficiency with Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar platforms such as Salesforce.com./span/lili style=line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifStrong business development mindset with a track record of growing sales through partnerships./span/lili style=line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAbility to travel within Australia (35% of the time), with a focus on New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and ACT./span/lili style=line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongRequired/strong: Experience in the Assistive Technology sector, specifically in solutions for people who are blind or visually impaired./span/lili style=line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifExcellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills./span/li/ulp /ppstrongNext Steps/strong/pp /ppTo be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your resume today./pp /ppem*Please note, due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in EssilorLuxottica*/em/ppAs an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do./ppWe care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage./ppWe value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing./ppWe work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, were all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other/p