Account Manager, Defense

Account Manager, Defense

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. Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

General Function

The Account Manager is responsible for implementing and executing sales strategies for specified international military customers in their assigned area of responsibility. The Account Manager is responsible for building and managing contractual relationships with international customers, including government and military agencies.

The Account Manager assists the Sr Director in building strong business relationships with international military customers and growing top line sales by building brand awareness, equities, and supporting brand standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supports the Sr Director with development of new business and management of prospective new international customers by helping with account setup.
2. Develops customer sales strategies by brand to achieve sales goals as established by the Sr Director.
3. Develops and leads sales and product presentations during market weeks throughout the year with customers; conducts business reviews with them at least once a month using company provided reports and tools.
4. Responsible for meeting and exceeding weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual goals (unit and $ sales) by meeting targets by account portfolio.
5. Implements and manages assortment/planogram by brand at the customer level and setups/reinforces weekly replenishment systems.
6. Forecasts weekly sales and special projects to the Sr Director.
7. Provides analysis of account sales, inventory, marketing initiatives and merchandising presentations.
8. Provides recap of customer meetings with specific action items and follows up with all the required parties to ensure timely and satisfactory completion of tasks.
9. Interfaces with Inventory Team on inventory needs and changes to customer assortments.
10. Analyzes stock and open order report weekly and interfaces daily with sales operations team to ensure customer shipping dates and requirements are met.
11. Increases retail sellout with customers by initiating and executing strategies utilizing trade marketing tools and outside marketing support.
12. Builds and maintains strong working relationships and core competencies of the brand with international defense customers.
13. Coordinates needs with Marketing Team, inclusive of advertised images and POP needs for customers. Lead project tracking for Trade Marketing initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related discipline
• Minimum 2-3 years of previous account management, sales, or marketing experience
• Experienced in onsite account sales presentations
• Broad understanding of account sales management and good business judgment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact and negotiate effectively at all levels within the organization as well as with external customers
• Strong PC skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to self-motivate and self-manage to meet deadlines and goals
• Experienced in preparing sales presentations and presenting to both small and large audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business management or related discipline
• Demonstrated track record of success in a similar role, ideally in optical or sunglass industry

Pay Range: 84,110.41 - 139,909.00

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 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.