Oakley & Bliz Field Marketing Representative, UK South & Midlands

Luxottica; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxottica is looking for a Field Marketing Representative for the UK South & Midlands. This role focuses on training, merchandising, and relationship management to promote the Oakley and Bliz brands. As a representative, you will engage with customers while travelling extensively in the field, delivering high-impact marketing support.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in Field Marketing or in-store training for sports or optical brands is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical training and develop customer knowledge of Oakley and Bliz brands.
• Ensure high merchandising standards across accounts.
• Organise and lead ambassador events presenting the brands to customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Oakley & Bliz Field Marketing Representative, UK South & Midlands

Date: May 21, 2025

Location: London, GB

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, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your role:

The Field Marketing Representative, UK South & Midlands is responsible for supporting sports and optical customers to sell the Oakley and Bliz brands. You will be a technical expert on all product categories with a focus on eyewear, goggles, and helmets. The position requires training customers on product technologies and selling tips, as well as effectively merchandising products in stores to ensure a premium branded customer experience.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct technical training and develop customer knowledge of the Oakley and Bliz brands, including eyewear, goggles, prescription, and apparel. Trainings will mainly be in-store but can also be online. The number of participants varies from one-on-one to large groups.
• Ensure high merchandising standards across accounts, including cabinets, windows, displays, etc.
• Organise and lead ambassador events presenting the brands and technologies to customers and end consumers.
• Present new and existing products to stakeholders, demonstrating all Oakley and Bliz products and technology.
• Promote participation in digital trainings on Leonardo, EssilorLuxottica’s online platform.
• Explain product details such as optics, impact resistance, and UV protection clearly to customers and Account Managers.
• Identify and resolve issues related to product optics, frames, and lenses.
• Maintain strong relationships with accounts and representatives.
• Develop and manage incentives to increase sell-out of Oakley and Bliz products.
• Follow up on customer visits to assess training impact, producing quarterly reports for business decision-making.
• Stay informed about competitors’ activities, new styles, technologies, etc.

The role involves representing the Oakley brand at sports and customer events. While part of the marketing team, you will work closely with sales account managers. Please note that this role is predominantly field-based; 80% of your time will be visiting customers across the South region and Midlands.

Main requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities
• Good computer literacy, especially Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Effective planning and customer contact strategy implementation
• Ability to handle multiple projects under pressure
• Interest and knowledge in competitors’ products and sports brands
• Team-oriented mindset, supporting internal and external partnerships
• Passion for creativity and staying updated with technology
• Experience in Field Marketing or in-store training for sports or optical brands is preferred
• Interest in sports related to Oakley and Bliz

Please note the following about application submission:

• Working hours are typically 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with potential longer hours and weekend work during busy seasons. Weekend work will be compensated with days off in lieu.
• This is a field-based role; 80% of your time will involve visiting customers, with occasional attendance at conferences, trade fairs, and exhibitions. Overnight stays may be required depending on your area coverage.
• The physical demands include driving, walking, standing, lifting, and packing merchandise, with proper techniques advised.
• EssilorLuxottica is an equal opportunities employer and provides accommodations for disabilities.

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We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, celebrating diversity, and providing equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.