Ultra Luxury Brand Ambassador

 Requisition ID: 844120 
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 Ultra Luxury Brand Ambassador will maximize quality brand distribution to achieve both sales and image goals for their brands across their prospective territory; the Brand Ambassador will be responsible for developing customer business plans that strike an effective balance of both sell-in and sell-through efforts. The. Brand Ambassador will cultivate new business opportunities and focus on driving standards with distribution, training events, productivity and merchandising to provide best in class customer service.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieves quarterly sales, average unit price, distribution and door productivity targets for respective brands
• Partners closely with the local synergy team for coordination of the business and customer relationship as a whole.
• Develops and adheres to effective call cycle to achieve desired service frequency within independent accounts to meet indicated sales objectives; at least twice a quarter
  • Builds strong working relationship at all levels within the practices and businesses they manage (doctor, optician, store manager, etc)
  • Drive assortment plans with customers
• Successfully on-board all customers with pre-booking with each collection
• Proactively manages all facets of distribution within the designated territory; audit management, openings, closings and parallel cases
  • Ensures brand visual merchandising standards are met; refreshes & leverages POP materials to elevate the brand & ensures best positioning within the POS
  • Utilizes all brand materials to conduct regular staff trainings to reinforce knowledge and ensure message to the patient/ consumer is translated consistently with brand standards
  • Cultivates existing customer base while partnering with the local sales team on prospecting for new potential in the market.
• Develops/conducts trunk shows and other consumer events in to create brand awareness and drive sales
  • Acts as an ambassador of the Ultra Luxury brands, ensuring customer adheres to the established brand standards with the goal of maintaining brand equity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS Degree
• 5 years of direct sales experience with proven track record of results
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent training and presentation skills
• Strong visual merchandising background
• Strong ability to problem solve, anticipate challenges in advance, and propose solutions
• Deep understanding and interest in fashion and luxury goods
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Highly professional and strong fashion sense
• Strong business judgment and negotiation skills
• Team player with strong leadership qualities
• Strong PC skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Significant field time required with overnights
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 (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.