Dita Brand Ambassador: Looking for two territories - Atlanta area and North Carolina/South Carolina
Exciting opportunities to manage sales to independent eyewear accounts within the Atlanta Market.
Due to Dita’s continuous growth and the exciting new product and brand development of the Dita brand, Dita is searching for a DITA Brand Ambassador to maximize sales in appropriate accounts within the territory while enhancing brand integrity.
Job Responsibilities:
Sales to current and new brand appropriate retail partners in optical sales channel.
Identify new target accounts that are appropriate for the brand and give the company incremental sales opportunities.
Attend trade shows as necessary to execute sales plan. Make appointments with current and new accounts in territory at trade shows where DITA is present.
Travel to accounts, company office and trade shows as necessary.
Develop stretch yet obtainable budget for territory in coordination with USA management team.
Execute net sales so that actual exceeds budget for each sales period.
Work closely with marketing department on various trade initiatives with accounts.
Give feedback to product team on specific customer needs and product trends in territory.
Build and cultivate long-lasting relationships with both existing and potential retail partners.
Provide excellent customer service and act as brand ambassador by educating clients about Dita’s heritage, values and the Dita brand
Provide strong support to retailers: product training, merchandising, trunk shows, etc.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years’ experience selling fashion eyewear to optical accounts in relative territory.
Knowledge of the eyewear industry within territory with well-established relationships.
Demonstrated experience in growing territories and closing sales.
Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills.
Ability to travel extensively in the defined territory.
Experience managing the sales funnel and closing new business through strategic partnerships.
Outstanding training skills to effectively convey brand image and product/company value to customers. Capacity to make exceptional, compelling presentations to accounts.
Ability to be creative and strategic in driving the business as position is performance driven.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to develop relationships.
Passionate about eyewear and quality design.
ABOUT DITA:
DITA is the fastest growing independent eyewear company and one of the largest independent eyewear companies in the world. Founded in 1996, the brand has a cult-like following and is a must-have accessory for many celebrities, professional athletes, and fashion bloggers. The company has experienced explosive growth in recent years and is now sold by over 5,000 retail partners worldwide which include some of the world’s most exclusive optical shops, fashion boutiques and department stores. We also currently have twelve flagship stores in some of the most desirable shopping destinations and we currently have stores in over 70 countries. DITA is a global company with Headquarters in Aliso Viejo, Dublin, and Japan with satellite offices in Korea, Australia, Canada and the Middle East. DITA has also grown its portfolio to include Christian Roth, and our most recent lines DITA Lancier and DITA Epiluxury.
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WHY WORK FOR DITA?
DITA is an innovative and fast-paced company with a unique, close-knit culture. We value and promote teamwork and cross-functional collaboration. Creativity is highly encouraged, and team members are given freedom to experiment within their roles. DITA offers competitive compensation and benefits. There are opportunities for rapid career advancement for talented and highly motivated individuals.
