Specialist- Marketing

Requisition ID: 954743
Store #: E04228 Sales Force- 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 Optical Market Specialist is responsible for all activities relating to the promotion, merchandising and sell-through of Luxottica brands within an assigned territory. The Market Specialist is responsible for effectively selling all Luxottica products and promoting the Luxottica brand image to Account Sales Associates, management and consumers.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for meeting sales goals and objectives for Luxottica brands within an assigned territory
• Schedules and maintains a regular visit cadence with all doors within assigned territory and as determined by sales cycle priorities and activities.
• Actively promotes Luxottica products to account customers and consumers through brand and category trainings, consumer engagement/events and merchandising activities.
• Develops strong working relationships with office management and personnel; meets with office managers to identify business opportunities to maximize Luxottica’s presence and drive sales.
• Is knowledgeable of and keeps current with all Luxottica products, services, promotions, advertising and competitive offers to facilitate sales efforts; maintains awareness of competitor’s products, promotions, and services.
• Provides customers with professional, personalized customer service to promote sales by increasing customer awareness and knowledge of Luxottica’s brands and the eye wear category.
• Ensures prominent product placement within offices in assigned territory, while ensuring execution of brand standards of merchandising and signage
• Adheres to individual office policies including dress code.
• Conducts regular Luxottica product training in offices or via webinar for Account Sales Associates, Opticians and staff to ensure of knowledge of Luxottica’s products, marketing activities, selling strategies and merchandising standards.
• Heavy Travel, 80% of the time, including overnight hotel stays.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in business management with concentration in marketing, merchandising, sales preferred.
• Generally, requires 3 - 5 years of experience in a customer service environment; previous merchandising, selling and/or retail experience required, ideally in an optical environment.
• Heavy travel within assigned territory
• A car and valid Driver’s License are required.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Driven to engage with account personnel and consumers.
• Excellent sales, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to present, motivate and coach in front of a large group.
• Good negotiation and analytical skills
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all Luxottica products within assigned stores.
• Ability to take initiative, generate creative selling solutions and work in a fast paced environment
• Proficient w/ PC and IOS applications – Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, iPad

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Optical experience preferred.
• ABO certification a plus

Pay Range: 56,135.80 - 77,629.65

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.

EssilorLuxottica 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 EmployeeRelations@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.