UNITED STATES REMOTE Optisource- Inside Sales Representative

Houston, TX, US, 77002

Requisition ID: 855500 
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

Manage a large territory of accounts, in the optical industry, as part of the Account Specialist Team at Optisource. Optisource, part of EssilorLuxottica, distributes lenses to the optical industry across the country.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work and communicate effectively with all members of the team
• Deliver effective sales presentations via phone & e-mail
• Use consultative selling approach with customers to drive sales and establish business partnerships
• Maintain positive relationships with existing clients and establishing new relationships with clients, agencies, and partners
• Organize and set activities using our CRM system, corporate tools, and software applications to document, monitor status, and meet sales objectives account list
• Maintain a calendar of proactive phone calls to current accounts
• Identify prospects in target markets that align with department and company objectives
• Work with management to develop, and execute, a conversion plan to increase sales for the team
• Use all marketing support and training materials to promote account growth
• Present a professional image and represent the company in line with the company’s principles and values
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a broad brand of optical products; applying that knowledge
• Appropriately, and effectively, in selling situations
• Maintain relationship with other company sales partners to jointly grow territories

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Optical Experience a plus
• AA/AS degree preferred or equivalent related 1-2 years of experience in successful inside/outside sales involving persuasive interactions
• Telephone sales experience; making 50+ calls per day
• Strong interpersonal skills, i.e., flexibility, adaptability, and a proven ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent ability to learn necessary computer skills; knowledge of Google Suites a plus
• Proven record of learning a company’s operating system and CRM
• Must be able to handle multiple, concurrent tasks at one time

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.