Area Sales Manager Sport - Poland

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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn ! 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. Area Sales Manager Sport - Poland Poland | Field-based Join EssilorLuxottica's Sport Channel At EssilorLuxottica, we are shaping the future of vision and sport through iconic brands such as Oakley, Bliz, Ray-Ban and META. We are looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead and grow our Sport Channel business in Poland. This is a unique opportunity to combine commercial leadership, key account management and team development while helping expand some of the most recognized brands in the sporting goods industry. What you'll do Drive the commercial strategy and business performance of the Sport Channel in Poland Lead and develop a team of Sales Representatives Manage and grow relationships with strategic key accounts Identify new business opportunities and accelerate category growth Partner with Marketing, Trade Marketing and other cross-functional teams to bring brands to life in the market Build strong connections within the Polish sporting goods ecosystem, from retailers to athletes, ambassadors and sport communities What we're looking for Proven experience within the sporting goods, outdoor, cycling, winter sports or related industry Successful track record in sales leadership and people management Strong key account management and negotiation skills Experience delivering business growth through strategic account development Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution Fluent Polish and English Willingness to travel across Poland Nice to have Existing network within the sporting goods market Experience with omnichannel or e-commerce customers Exposure to athlete partnerships, sport events or community activation Personal passion for sport and strong understanding of sport consumers Why join us? As Area Sales Manager Sport Poland, you will play a key role in shaping the future growth of our Sport Channel business. You will have the opportunity to work with premium brands, lead a talented team, build strategic partnerships and create meaningful impact in one of Europe's most dynamic sports markets. Join us and help athletes and consumers see more, do more and be more . #LI-NB1 Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​ We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.