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Date: Apr 24, 2025

Location: Penang, MY

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.

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Your role

We are looking for an Account Executive – Bolon (Southern) to join our Malaysia sales organization. This position will focus on driving our business and the brand within the Malaysia Wholesale market, being responsible for finding new opportunities and opening new accounts by selling strategies to all teammates within this channel of trade. Working closely with the Commercial Director and the internal cross-functional partners from Product, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Planning, this person will help ensure all brand products are powerfully positioned in the sport market to drive sales and compelling storytelling for the brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Drive increased sales and sell-through in targeted sales channels and product categories
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base in Malaysia
• Lead the local cross-functional team in Go-To-Market planning and execution on a seasonal basis
• Develop, maintain, and manage account relationships at all levels
• Create the sales vision and execution plan that connects brands with consumers in Malaysia in a powerful way, consistent with our overall brand voice in all relevant points of distribution
• Analyze and utilize category data to aid in pitches and proposals

Sports Business Development Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Identify opportunities to achieve growth within distribution and product categories with exciting partners and prospects
• Identify key trends and propose sports experiential events
• Identify potential prospects and top athletes in the local market to explore athlete representation and collaboration
• Explore potential collaboration with existing sports rights holders to co-create events/experiences for the market

Education and/or Experience:

• A sincere and contagious passion for building brands
• Strong alignment with our brand mission, vision, and values
• Smart, creative, disciplined, driven, and capable of leading others beyond their comfort zones
• Knowledge of market dynamics and key players in the sports industry (Snow, Cycling, Golf, Fitness)
• Ability to manage complex business and relationship situations within a portfolio, balancing account positioning with commercialization opportunities
• Excellent listening skills and respect for team and customer insights
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
• 5+ years of proven industry leadership experience
• Good command of English
• Willingness to travel

Prior management or leadership experience in product, marketing, or managing businesses within the Sport Inspired or Sport Fashion channels is preferred.

Main responsibilities:

• Drive increased sales and sell-through in targeted sales channels and product categories in Malaysia
• Lead the local cross-functional team in Go-To-Market planning and execution
• Develop and maintain account relationships at all levels
• Create and implement sales strategies that connect brands and products with consumers, aligned with brand voice
• Analyze category data to support pitches and proposals

Additional duties include:

• Develop customer sales strategies by brand to meet sales goals
• Prepare and lead sales and product presentations for each account
• Achieve and exceed weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure brand presence and product visibility
• Forecast weekly sales and analyze account performance
• Manage customer assortments and inventory needs
• Coordinate with Trade Marketing to maximize in-store presence
• Conduct business reviews and ensure KPI targets are met
• Ensure timely payment of customer dues
• Stay informed about market conditions, competitor activities, and trends

What’s in it for you

Enjoy benefits such as:

• 16 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Private medical coverage with company-paid premiums
• Two free pairs of frames or lenses and discounts on wholesale prices after probation
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid work from home)
• Opportunities for growth locally and internationally within a global leader
• Participation in Employee Shareholding Program
• Team-building events and recreational activities
• Volunteer opportunities with the OneSight Foundation

Our recruitment process may vary; if selected, you will be contacted for next steps.

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