Brand Specialist

Requisition I D : 941508
Store #: E00886 Selling - Brand Specialist FIELD
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!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION The Brand Specialist is directly responsible for driving growth in branded categories (PAL, Photochromatic, AR) through all channels (ELOA, PLG, IDD, KA). Consistently achieves established national sales goals through the coordination and training of the sales team and their respective customers. Team will also be directly responsible for regular practice visits with iECP (Eyecare Providers) to maximize sell through opportunities of EssilorLuxottica’s newest hearing assistance eyewear product, Nuance.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for development and strategies to drive branded growth within respective geography.
• Executes business objectives through influencing Account Executives, IDD Sales Reps and direct customer interactions.
• Technical expert in progressive, photochromic and AR lens technology and the value EL brings in these categories.
• Achieves national Brand group sales forecast.
• Presents and educates doctors at local workshops
• Responsible for sales unit volume across ECP & IDD channels
• Ensures Account Executives and IDD partners are complying with the necessary territory and account planning activities to achieve regional sales goals.
• Assists the District Sales Manager, Account Executives and IDD partners in building key accounts business plans.
• In partnership with Audiology consultants, training on Nuance complete pair technology to enable ECPs to sell through to maximize productivity of innovation launch.
• Coaches the District Sales Manager, Account Executives & IDD partners on our selling process and ensures that they use the process to achieve regional sales goals.
• Completes reports and other administrative duties in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
• 40-50% travel

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated sales results with 3-5 years outside sales experience
• Strong consultative selling
• Sophisticated presentation skills
• Technical capability in lens, audiology, medical device, or tech space
• Proven leadership, management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, general pc navigation, contact management system and sales analytical tools).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated results in leading sales people strongly preferred.
• ABO Certified preferred

Pay Range: 70,304.00 - 115,083.18

This 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.

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We 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.