Job Description

  Requisition ID: 871882  
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards:  Benefits/Incentive Information

 

EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the globe.

In North America, our wholesale business is the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.

EssilorLuxottica’s Wholesale teams deliver the highest quality frames, best-in-class expertise and a deep understanding of products and markets to support our customers and fuel their businesses all over North America.

 

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Business Development Sales Lead (BDL) will drive growth in the channel by working directly with accounts and the local synergy teams. They will be focused on top line growth and sales goals by supporting top customers (Diamond +, Diamond, Platinum), Vision Source and EL360 accounts. This will be achieved by working with accounts in demonstrating EssilorLuxottica’s (EL) value proposition across the full portfolio and helping them develop their business through formalized quarterly business reviews and partnership of achieving program benefits. Team will also be directly responsible for sell in of hearing assistance eyewear kits, for the brand Nuance.

 

GENERAL FUNCTION

• Works closely with sales synergy teams in achieving sales growth and financial targets through forging strong relationships and service level with internal programs such as EL360 and Vision Source.
• Performs quarterly business reviews with all EL360 (including Vision Source) and Diamond Plus doors to ensure account compliance with program parameters and identification of any sales opportunities to grow business.
• Supports Diamond Plus accounts in achieving full portfolio growth milestones to earn eligibility perks of the EL loyalty rewards program.
• Works with local sales team across Frames and Lens to pass leads and close the loop on any sales opportunity identified during the quarterly business review
• Ensures customer is adhering to commercial program compliance and maximizing opportunities to engage with EL.
• Support sales team in participating in industry events to create awareness and engagement to help drive sales results.
• Promote Nuance’s audio product to ECPs, aiming to enhance market penetration and boost kit sales opportunities.
• Generates leads with enrolling new doors onto the EL360 contract on an ongoing basis.
• Operates as a lead point of contact for any matters specific to EL360 within local synergy.
• Meets regularly with local sales team to brainstorm new opportunities, align on priorities, and exchange information for collaboration.
• Uses competitive knowledge of the independent channel of trade to be able to recommend opportunities to gain market share.
• Attends local and national events that can be evening based or on weekends.
• Travel required within assigned region up to 80% of time (can be inclusive of overnights)

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• +7 years of experience working in an account management function or similar role in the optical or medical device industry
• Strong analytical ability and experience providing formal business reviews with accounts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact and negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization as well as with customers.
• Strong initiative and sense of urgency.
• Ability to quickly generate and initiate creative solutions to problems as they arise
• Ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders in a matrix organization
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong interpersonal skills.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ABOEC speaking certification
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

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. 

 
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 ( (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 

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.

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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