Sales Account Executive

Silhouette Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the Eyewear industry as a Sales Account Executive. You will be responsible for meeting sales goals through building relationships with Eye Care Professionals in the greater Chicago area. The ideal candidate is energetic, competitive, and goal-oriented, with a background in sales, particularly in the optical industry. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with generous company match

Paid time off

Travel expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in outside territory sales.
• Experience as licensed optician with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain profitable relationships with existing and new customers.
• Create sales plans by customer, forecasting unit sales by week and month.
• Communicate and implement Company Marketing initiatives.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing

Tools

iPad

Job description

This range is provided by Silhouette Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Commission

Direct message the job poster from Silhouette Group

Come and work for a leader in the Eyewear industry. Silhouette International, the benchmark in Premium Eyewear.

Summary: Responsible for meeting or exceeding the monthly and annual sales goals set forth for the assigned territory through the sales of Silhouette eyewear to designated Eye Care Professionals. Follow the Silhouette business model of growing the brand through full portfolio penetration, product re-order and creating a premium experience at the point of sale.

Ideal Candidate: We are looking for an energetic individual who is competitive, goal-oriented, and is able to challenge themselves to succeed. If you want to become part of an exciting company with quality innovative products, we invite you to apply to be part of our winning team.

Candidates with frame sales, lens sales, and/or inside optical experience are highly desired. Those with related industry outside sales experience should apply. Silhouette-specific training is available.

This territory covers the greater Chicago and Northwest IL territory.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establish and maintain profitable relationships with existing customer base and establish new customers. Build relationships with practice frame buyers and key decision makers.
• Act as a “trusted advisor” by educating the customer on the technical and aesthetic advantages of Silhouette eyewear.
• Establish and maintain a regular routing plan and call schedule, prepare and submit status reports and store checks, with 100% of all accounts visited within 8-12 weeks.
• Create sales plans by customer, forecasting unit sales by week and month.
• Communicate and implement Company Marketing (POP, inner circle) initiatives.
• Merchandise and inventory at every sales call, ensure frame samples and trays are clean and presentable.
• Install wall mounted displays, window clings and custom shelving units as needed within your accounts to appropriately showcase Silhouette products.
• Identify and open new accounts in designated territory.
• Maintain product and technical knowledge by participating in Silhouette e-learning opportunities.
• Attend Regional and National Sales Meetings and participate in region conference calls.
• Maintain professional demeanor, attitude and appearance at all times when interacting with customers, maintain the Silhouette core value of integrity with every interaction.
• Read and stay informed on all company communications.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing is preferred, will accept equivalent work experience with demonstrated results.

Experience: At least two years’ experience in outside territory sales, preferably within the optical industry. Experience as licensed optician with excellent customer service and business acumen will be strongly considered. Lens knowledge a plus.

Physical Demands: Must be able to drive five days per week to designated accounts within territory. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Occasional use of footstool and basic tools for installations within accounts.

Silhouette Sales Account Executives enjoy Employee status which includes, Health, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401K with generous company match, paid time off, and travel expense reimbursement.

Equipment Used: iPad

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale and Wholesale Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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