Key Accounts Manager

Key Accounts Manager

Brand: Essilor and Subsidiaries Location: Kansas City, MO, US, 64153 Store #: E00926 Selling - Strat Accts West Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met. 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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

General Function: The SAM is an experienced sales consultant, comfortable partnering with major customers to develop their full potential across Essilor Lab's breadth of services and support. They will manage complex market dynamics, ethically negotiate partnerships and retain profitable long-term customer commitments. Driving top line growth by increasing revenue from ECP segments including: alliances, multi-unit group practices, buy-and-supply/buy-and-merge through (Customer Penetration), prospecting, nurturing accounts and optimizing product mix within assigned region(s) and across ELOA networks. Execute acquisition activities through independent and team efforts to achieve SA sales & profit goals. Manage/support assigned customer HQ responsibilities, including monthly business reviews, acting as point of contact, negotiations, and contracts management.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and grow $10-15M book of business, developing relationships with key partners and closing the large opportunities Successfully manage territory within budget and company marketing resources Partner with Strategic Account Directors, Regional Sales Directors, Sales Managers and Sales Consultants across channels on growth plans for customer groups Determines Strategic Account needs through Essilor APEX selling method; align company offerings to maximize opportunity Perform period reviews (monthly, quarterly) with sales leadership across channels; detailing progress on efforts with Strategic Account customer groups Partner with broader Strategic Account organization to align efforts and strategic initiatives Manage pricing strategy and execution within assigned accounts Assist marketing department with data on competitive landscape and efficacy of competitor programs. Recommends counter strategies as needed. Supports Marketing with intel to calculate ROIs Attend industry tradeshows, Strategic Account team meetings, customer meetings and conferences as needed Recommends growth and service strategies to Sales leadership maximizing acquisition opportunities and minimizing loss with assigned customers Ensure that customer needs are represented in leadership meetings Develop strong working relationships with corporate internal customers to maximize delivery with assigned external customers. Document all Strategic Account customer interactions, commitments, and meaningful communication via company CRM system Complete all required administrative tasks & reports on time

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor (Business Administration or equivalent) 5+ years in a Lab, Eyecare industry or Brand Sales Consultant experience 3+ years developing business & action plans for Key Account/major customers Proficient software skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proactive with strong follow-through on internal/external commitments and communication Business acumen of financial concepts and how sales activities impact P&L Demonstrated ability to work both independently & in a front-line sales team Preferred Qualifications: Sales Management experience