Account Executive

VSP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision seeks a results-driven sales professional in the United States to manage existing eyewear accounts and develop new prospects across diverse industries. You will leverage product knowledge and marketing techniques to grow market share and revenue, acting as a liaison among departments to ensure service levels and customer satisfaction.

The role requires independence with collaboration, strong communication, and a willingness to travel more than 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Three-plus years of sales experience with demonstrated account management and established customer relationships.
• Proven ability to meet sales/revenue goals across multiple accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell and service eyewear products by managing existing accounts and developing new prospects.
• Develop creative sales strategies to contact prospects and increase revenue.
• Maintain knowledge of products/services and provide accurate information to customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

Sales automation system

Job description

With general direction, sell and service eyewear products by managing existing accounts and developing new prospects consisting of a large variance of industries. Exercise a broad knowledge of the organization's services, products, and marketing techniques to achieve market share growth objectives and operational goals. Develop a creative sales strategy to contact prospects, create opportunities to sell products, and increase revenue Cultivate and develop strong business relationships with customers and prospective customers Represents the eyewear line of business to the customer base in all sales-oriented activities Works independently, while leveraging appropriate partners, team, and colleagues to exceed quota targets while achieving balanced product line results Applies innovative ideas, approaches, and all product solutions to customers' business problems by understanding the customers' business and their business requirements Maintain current working knowledge of existing and new products and services and other general information to ensure accurate information is provided Identify and communicate future customer requirements and feedback to the appropriate VSP divisions Act as liaison between various VSP departments and customers to ensure service levels and expectations are met. Collaborate with marketing and product development to address customers' needs and analyze market data Utilize the sales automation system to make inquiries, maintain records, and prepare reports.

Job Specifications

• Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
• Three-plus years of sales experience, with demonstrated account management, servicing, negotiation, and established customer relationships
• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation
• Demonstrated track record meeting sales/revenue goals with small to medium account responsibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated track record in developing business-to-business relationships
• Highly adaptable, positive, resilient, patient risk-taker who is open to new ideas
• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve problems
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring the ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent sales opportunities
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Must travel more than 50% of the time
• Clean driving record
• Ability to achieve and maintain any applicable agent licensing requirements for any state(s) within assigned sales territory.
• For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

#LI-MARCHON Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. Salary Ranges: $58,656.00 - $84,025.50 VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

At VSP Vision, we're all about seeing potential—literally! We believe that everyone deserves access to quality vision care, and we're on a mission to make that happen. With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, our team is driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to help people see every possibility. When you join our global family of nearly 15,000 teammates, you're stepping into a world where innovation meets impact. We value collaboration, inclusion, and making sure that everyone feels they belong. Ready to grow your career in an environment that's as supportive as it is inspiring? Then VSP is the place for you. Let's work together to create a clearer, brighter future—one person at a time. Follow your heart to VSP!

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