Luxury Brand Account Manager - North Netherlands

ESSILORLUXOTTICA GROUP; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSILORLUXOTTICA GROUP is seeking a Brand Account Manager for Luxury Eyewear in Amsterdam. This role focuses on driving sales and managing relationships with independent opticians across the North of the Netherlands.

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, relevant sales experience, and fluency in Dutch, with English being a plus. This is a full-time position requiring fieldwork and flexibility for occasional extra hours.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven experience in customer service and sales, preferably in a field-based role.
• Knowledge of the optical industry is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written); English proficiency is desirable.
• Availability for full-time work with flexibility for occasional extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with independent opticians.
• Identify and acquire new clients through targeted outreach.
• Represent EssilorLuxottica in the field, visiting clients approximately 95% of the time.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Customer service and sales experience

Knowledge of the optical industry

Fluency in Dutch

English proficiency

Job description

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.

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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:

As Brand Account Manager for Luxury Eyewear, you will be the key driver of sales and relationship management with independent opticians across the North of the Netherlands. Working primarily in the field, you will play a vital role in expanding our brand presence and supporting our partners in offering premium eyewear collections.

Main Responsibilities:

• Sales & Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with independent opticians, acting as a trusted business partner. Keep them informed of the latest product developments and help curate a tailored assortment of luxury frames.
• Business Development:
  Proactively identify and acquire new clients through targeted outreach and strategic prospecting. Collaborate closely with your frames team and optical advisors to maximize opportunities.
• Market Presence:
  Represent EssilorLuxottica in the field, visiting clients approximately 95% of the time. Support brand visibility and commercial growth through direct engagement and participation in industry events.

Main Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience in customer service and sales, preferably in a field‑based role
• Knowledge of the optical industry is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written); English proficiency is desirable
• Availability for full‑time work (Monday to Friday), with flexibility for occasional extra hours (e.g., trade shows)

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