National Key Account Manager

Requisition ID:922541
Store #:993333 Key Accounts - Field US
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.

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GENERAL FUNCTION

The Key Account Manager assists the Sales Director in implementing and executing sales strategies for National Key Account customers in their assigned region. The Key Account Manager is responsible for servicing wholesale customers with a centralized buying structure. The Key Account Manager builds strong business relationships with top wholesale customers to grow top line sales by capturing share of board, building brand awareness, and supporting brand standards.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Sales Director with development of new businesses and management of current Key Account customers.
• Creates customer sales strategies and builds business plans to deliver against sales goals.
• Meets and exceeds weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Collaborates with internal teams to plan for inventory demand, trade marketing materials, in-store activations, etc. to support customer business drivers.
• Builds strong working relationships with top customers and leverages brand portfolio with our Key Account customers.
• Leads sales presentations during new product market weeks throughout the year with our KA customers.
• Conducts business reviews with KA customers monthly using company provided reports and tools.
• Implements assortment planogram by brand at the customer level and reinforces weekly replenishment flow based on sellout productivity.
• Forecasts weekly sales objectives with Channel Sales Manager and Business Planner along with senior leadership as needed.
• Provides analytics of account sales, inventory, marketing initiatives, and merchandising presentations.
• Analyzes launch report and open order report weekly and interfaces daily with internal Sales Operations team to ensure customer service level requirements are met.
• Increases retail sellout productivity with customers by initiating and executing strategies by brand with 360-approach, utilizing trade marketing tools and in-store service support.
• Establishes merchandising program in line with direction from corporate office, customized to meet customer needs.
• Communicates monthly in-store visit priorities by customer to our internal In-store Service team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business management
• 5+ years of previous account management, sales, or marketing experience
• Industry related experience
• Knowledge of merchandising, account management, and retail sales
• Results oriented with strong strategic business planning approach
• Negotiation skills; persuasive
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, as well as strong presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills in financial, marketing, and sales productivity
• Effective project management skills along with strong organization and time management
• Strong PC skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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.

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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.