Requisition ID: 871460 
Position:Full-Time
 

At FGX International, we are a leading global designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses. Our groundbreaking products help correct, protect and frame the beauty of one of our most precious sensory organs – our eyes. Featuring Foster Grant®, our premiere eyewear brand with over 90 years of heritage, our company continues to design stylish yet affordable eyewear for consumers around the world.When you join FGX, you get to bring your vision every day.

 

FGX International is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Specialist – Account will manage assigned accounts which will include helping with product assortments, selling to your accounts, managing the business to grow market share, achieving sales plans, and increasing profitability of the division. Partner with the New York Commercial Sales Team to work closely with Trade Marketing and Product Development supporting our showroom and retailer meetings, along with managing internal new item set ups. Support the Account Manager and other team members as necessary.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage three or more assigned accounts including selling to your accounts, managing the business to grow market share, achieving sales plans, and increasing profitability of the division.  Prepare for product, sales analysis, strategies, and sales materials for routine account meetings.  Develop annual sales plans and manage sales forecasts weekly, along with managing seasonal credits related to product returns and inventory markdowns. Partner with Supply Chain on inventory positions required to drive results with accounts on a routine basis.  Work collaboratively with cross-functional departments to execute the needs of our accounts.  Ensure New York office showroom and sample closet display the complete assortment of each brand and maintain periodically. Prepare line sheets for each brand when a new collection arrives. Complete item set up forms by filling out form and sending to Trade Marketing and Development Teams to complete the next steps. Request and partner with Development Team to receive new samples, along with managing orders for travel sets based on new development.  Oversee sample shipments by preparing available samples and requesting any additional samples needed from our Rhode Island office. Manage high-quality images request by checking Cloudinary for available styles.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree 1-2 years related experience. Retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations. Previous experience managing accounts. Fluent English (both spoken and written), other language is a plus. Strong business partnering skills. Autonomous, with strong ability to work effectively in multi-cultural, geographically dispersed, virtual teams. Influencing skills and project management experience in a matrix and complex organization, covering multi-region scope Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate messages to all levels of management within both internal and external customer management organizations. Strong Computer Skills, including Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions. Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others. Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.

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.