Brand Ambassador (Central Illinois)

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and achieve territory objectives for Maui Jim and ZEAL Optics through strategic account management and new business development.
• Identify, prospect, and convert new customers while expanding opportunities within existing accounts.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts.
• Conduct regular customer visits, business reviews, product presentations, and sales training sessions.
• Educate customers on brand products, technologies, merchandising standards, and selling techniques.
• Develop and execute territory plans to maximize market penetration and customer engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and activities using CRM and reporting tools.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Represent Maui Jim and ZEAL Optics at trade shows, customer events, and industry functions.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Operations, and Training teams to support business objectives and enhance the customer experience.

Requirements

• Experience in sales, account management, retail, optical, or other customer-facing roles.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a territory effectively.
• Passion for customer service, business development, and premium brands.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Proven sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively manage an assigned territory.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel as business needs require.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in the optical, eyewear, sunglass, fashion accessory, sporting goods, or related consumer products industry preferred.

Benefits

• Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (with Company Match)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life AD&D Insurance