FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019   ■   JOBS

Career Opportunities at Leica Sport Optics

Position: Sales Manager – National Accounts

Start Date: immediate

Over more than a century Leica Camera has mastered the balance of art and engineering - achieving an immutable harmony of form and functionality. Visit Leica Sport Optics at http://us.leica-camera.com/Sport-Optics.

We are dedicated to developing optical instruments of the highest standards. The company has a tradition of precision manufacturing and technological innovations which have steadily positioned the brand at the forefront of the sport optics industry and has enabled it to establish an unsurpassed standard of excellence.

Leica Sport Optics has a longstanding tradition of quality, excellence and cultural competence. We’re looking for a Sales Manager – National Accounts. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of sales success with national accounts (including chain stores) in the outdoor/hunting market.

The position reports directly to the Director, Sport Optics and coordinates with internal teams.

Domestic travel is required. International travel may also be required.

This is a full-time position with full benefits. Start date: immediate

Priorities

·Develop and improve all aspects of the business relationship between Leica and select large accounts

·Development and execution of sales and marketing goals for specified accounts

·Expansion of product mix available at key retailers

Primary responsibilities include:

·Sales management for top tier and national accounts, including big box/chain stores

·Monthly sales forecasting

·Coordination of all necessary dealer support assets such as training and POS material

·Implementation of new product launches

·Maintain price stability within the accounts which are your responsibility

·Development and execution of marketing plans for Leica products within each dealer’s offerings.

Qualifications, skills and abilities:

·3+ years of experience in sales management on a national account level (including big box/chain stores) in the outdoor/hunting market.

·Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communication, business, or related field

·Possesses strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel is required.

·Possesses strong interpersonal skills, particularly influencing and listening skills.

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·Take ownership of project needs/requests and ensuring they are facilitated through to completion within the required time frame.

·Set a professional example of behavior, attitude and results at all times.

·Trustworthy and able to work independently. Hands-on/Take charge personality.

·The ability to follow directions, sometimes from multiple sources, and determine priorities

·High level of self-motivation and energy

50% Travel/50% Home Office

To apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume by email. Please, no “generic resumes” or “mass mailings”. Only genuinely interested candidates who submit personalized applications will be considered. References are not necessary with initial application.

Contact:

Leica Camera Inc.

Nicole Tirri

Nicole.Tirri@leicacamerausa.com

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Position: Sales Administrator

Start Date: immediate

Location: Allendale, NJ

Over more than a century Leica Camera has mastered the balance of art and engineering - achieving an immutable harmony of form and functionality. Visit Leica Sport Optics at http://us.leica-camera.com/Sport-Optics.

We are dedicated to developing optical instruments of the highest standards. The company has a tradition of precision manufacturing and technological innovations which have steadily positioned the brand at the forefront of the sport optics industry and has enabled it to establish an unsurpassed standard of excellence.

Leica Sport Optics has a longstanding tradition of quality, excellence and cultural competence. We’re looking for a Sales Administrator. The ideal candidate will have experience in wholesale sales in the outdoor/hunting market, strong administrative and analytical skills.

The position reports directly to the Director, Sport Optics and coordinates with internal teams.

Limited domestic travel may be required. International travel may also be required.

This is a full-time position with full benefits, located in our Allendale, NJ headquarters with 10% travel.

Start date: immediate

Priorities

·Develop and improve all aspects of the business relationship between Leica and its retail partners

·Development and execution of sales and marketing goals for specified accounts

·Expansion of product mix available at retailers

·Coordination of loaned product

Primary responsibilities include:

·Maintaining databases for accounts and following up on inquiries

·Entering Orders for all Sport Optic equipment

·Participation in monthly sales forecasting

·Coordination of all necessary dealer support assets such as training and POS material

·Implementation of new product launches

·Development and execution of marketing plans for Leica products within each dealer’s offerings.

Qualifications, skills and abilities:

·Experience in the outdoor/hunting market preferred.

·Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

·Possesses strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel is required. SAP experience is a plus.

·Possesses strong interpersonal skills

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·Take ownership of project needs/requests and ensuring they are facilitated through to completion within the required time frame.

·Trustworthy and able to work independently. Hands-on/Take charge personality.

·The ability to follow directions, sometimes from multiple sources, and determine priorities

·High level of self-motivation and energy

To apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume by email. Please, no “generic resumes” or “mass mailings”. Only genuinely interested candidates who submit personalized applications will be considered. References are not necessary with initial application.

Contact:

Leica Camera Inc.

Nicole Tirri

Nicole.Tirri@leicacamerausa.com

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Position: Sales Manager – Key Accounts

Start Date: immediate

Over more than a century Leica Camera has mastered the balance of art and engineering - achieving an immutable harmony of form and functionality. Visit Leica Sport Optics at http://us.leica-camera.com/Sport-Optics.

We are dedicated to developing optical instruments of the highest standards. The company has a tradition of precision manufacturing and technological innovations which have steadily positioned the brand at the forefront of the sport optics industry and has enabled it to establish an unsurpassed standard of excellence.

Leica Sport Optics has a longstanding tradition of quality, excellence and cultural competence. We’re looking for a Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of sales success with strategic accounts in the outdoor/hunting market.

The position reports directly to the Director, Sport Optics and coordinates with internal teams.

Domestic travel is required. International travel may also be required.

This is a full-time position with full benefits. Start date: immediate

Priorities

·Develop and improve all aspects of the business relationship between Leica and selected strategic accounts

·Development and execution of sales and marketing goals for specified accounts

·Expansion of product mix available at key retailers

Primary responsibilities include:

·Sales management for strategic accounts, including buying groups

·Monthly sales forecasting

·Coordination of all necessary dealer support assets such as training and POS material

·Implementation of new product launches

·Maintain price stability within the accounts which are your responsibility

·Development and execution of marketing plans for Leica products within each dealer’s offerings.

Qualifications, skills and abilities:

·3+ years of experience in sales management in the outdoor/hunting market.

·Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communication, business, or related field

·Possesses strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel is required.

·Possesses strong interpersonal skills, particularly influencing and listening skills.

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·Take ownership of project needs/requests and ensuring they are facilitated through to completion within the required time frame.

·Set a professional example of behavior, attitude and results at all times.

·Trustworthy and able to work independently. Hands-on/Take charge personality.

·The ability to follow directions, sometimes from multiple sources, and determine priorities

·High level of self-motivation and energy

50% Travel/50% Home Office

To apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume by email. Please, no “generic resumes” or “mass mailings”. Only genuinely interested candidates who submit personalized applications will be considered. References are not necessary with initial application.

Contact:

Leica Camera Inc.

Nicole Tirri

Nicole.Tirri@leicacamerausa.com

Serious inquiries only should be directed to Nicole Tirri, HR Business Partner – Nicole.Tirri@leicacamerausa.com