Benelux Sales Manager - Oakley & Sports Brands

Location:

Amsterdam, NL

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, Lens Crafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the Grand Vision network), and leading e‑commerce platforms.

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By applying, you will become part of our Talent Pipeline for future Benelux Sales Manager – Sports Brands opportunities with Essilor Luxottica in the Netherlands, a market leader shaping the future of eyewear and innovation.

Oakley is one of the leading sports brands in the world. The holder of more than 600 patents, Oakley captures a unique blend of technology, design, and art in its sunglasses, goggles, helmets, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its products serve Sports Performance, Active, and Lifestyle consumers globally, across wholesale, retail, and optical‑to‑sport channels.

Bliz is a Swedish performance eyewear brand offering high‑quality, technically advanced sunglasses, goggles, and helmets for sports enthusiasts and athletes. With a strong presence in cycling, skiing, and multisport communities, Bliz combines Scandinavian design with functionality to deliver products that balance performance, style, and protection.

• You will be responsible for delivering the targeted sales of sport products in the Benelux market by leading and coaching a team of three independent sales representatives and account managers, as well as identifying new business opportunities.
• In addition to managing the team, you will directly handle several key accounts.
• The role is both field and office based, requiring regular travel across the Benelux region to visit customers, attend internal meetings, and support your sales team. You will also participate in conferences, trade fairs, and exhibitions, including occasional overnight stays.
• As Sports Sales Manager, you are ultimately accountable for achieving sales targets through the implementation and monitoring of sales strategies for Oakley and Bliz, ensuring alignment with the overall regional direction. You will work closely with Trade Marketing, Demand Planning, and Customer Service to guarantee optimal product visibility, stock flow, and sell‑through performance.

• Developing a strategic plan encompassing sales, brand, retail marketing and operations for the Benelux market;
• Explore multiband opportunities within the sports / lifestyle market.
• Setting and communicating sales targets through effective bottom‑up planning processes in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Focusing sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers;
• Monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Resolving customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management;
• Contributing to team effort by…