Account Representative

Requisition ID: 856937 
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you’ll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners.

As a division of Walman, our collective mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision.

Walman is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses.

GENERAL FUNCTION

To assist management and Sales representatives with qualified strategic accounts and institutions as the direct contact for said accounts for all sales, customer service and technical support issues.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build relationships with key decision makers within qualified strategic accounts. Act as liaison and single point of contact with said accounts for all sales, customer service, and technical support issues.
• Comprehensive analysis of business opportunities and threats
• Conducts meetings, presentations, and seminars with strategic accounts and institutions.
• Directs field and in-house training for accounts.
• Attend all company functions deemed necessary by senior level with managers/officers such as industry trade shows and related meetings.
• Travel required respective to on–site visits in accordance with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must work effectively with other company departments or divisions to meet or exceed assignments and directives as deemed necessary.
• Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization to assure understanding and the proper application of company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A 4 year college degree or work experience commensurate with the position requirements.
• A minimum of three (3) years in sales of a complex nature and/or sales supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational interpersonal management and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with a PC background are preferred.
• Must be willing to travel extensively by company automobile or air.
• Must possess and maintain a good driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of the equipment needed for the job

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a coworker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, you will be regularly required to stand or sit and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. You will occasionally be required to twist, turn or bend. The coworker is rarely required to kneel/squat and rarely reach above shoulders.

The coworker must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision.

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.