Brand Ambassador

Summary

The Brand Ambassador will drive wholesale sales and distribution of luxury eyewear brands across the Chicago Metro area. Reporting to the Mid West District Director, the role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists to achieve brand sales targets and maximize sell-through. The position requires frequent travel and collaboration with regional sales and marketing teams to support visibility and trade activations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver net sales targets by brand within the assigned territory of optical customers.
• Build and maintain qualitative door distribution while preserving each brand's DNA.
• Present and maximize sell-in of optical frames and sunglasses to wholesale customers.
• Drive sell-through via visibility projects, trade marketing activations, and in-store training.
• Provide timely and accurate sales reporting and coordinate with other sales divisions.

Requirements

• Proven track record of growing sales and building door distribution among wholesale customers.
• Strong customer relationships and excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and travel up to 80% of the time.
• University degree or equivalent experience and experience in fashion, luxury, cosmetics, or consumer goods.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and based in the Chicago Metro area.