Sales Consultant - Okemos Ford | East Lansing, MI

service and sales techniques needed to grow in your career. Lens Crafters is the largest optical retailer in North America with 1,000+ stores and as part of an eyewear industry leader, Luxottica, our higher standard of quality has made Lens Crafters a leader in vision care for over 35 years.

GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ensuring every patient and customer has the best experience in every Lens Crafters every time. The role of Sales Associate helps establish Lens Crafters as the premier destination for all vision needs in your community. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Consistently deliver sales plan and company objectives

through cultivating existing customer relationships and building new ones. Utilizes optical prescription to recommend specific lenses and lens coatings. Assists patients in the selection of frames and coordinates frames with optical measurements assisting our customers in choosing the perfect vision solution.

Conducts measurements using appropriate optical tools and consults with Optician as needed. Actively participates and contributes to a positive store environment, fostering strong, professional relationships with peers, management, doctors and support staff (Target Host partners). Takes pride in the appearance of store & shows initiative to keep displays & inventory clean, attractive

& organized. Helps foster an inclusive culture by treating customers and colleagues with respect BASIC QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED 1+ years experience in retail or customer service Familiarity with point of sale systems, computers & calculators with basic phone and math skills Embrace new technology & change with high level of accuracy Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results, with a desire to meet goals Strong communication skills (both oral and written) Self-Motivator with a demonstrated ability to multi-task; ability to respond flexibly in a quickly changing environment Lens Crafters is a part of Luxottica, N.

A. Luxottica is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Essilor Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at -xyz X (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email xyz X@. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, interactionual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.

Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

Sales & Business Development jobs are roles focused on driving business growth by identifying new sales leads, promoting products or services, and building relationships with potential clients. Sales professionals often engage in direct contact with customers, negotiating deals, and closing sales. Meanwhile, Business Development personnel work on strategic partnerships, market research, and new market entry strategies. Both roles require strong communication skills, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments. Their success is typically measured by achieved sales targets and the establishment of long-term business growth opportunities.

Sales & Business Development jobs are roles focused on driving business growth by identifying new opportunities, creating customer relationships, and closing deals. These positions often involve market research, networking, and strategy implementation. Key characteristics include strong communication skills, a knack for negotiation, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to work under pressure. Sales roles typically focus on direct revenue generation, while business development emphasizes creating long-term value through partnerships, market expansion, and product development.

passive components. Will devote at least 35% of their time growing the automotive market. Develop a sales growth plan for driving representatives & manage them Grow sales 10% above electronics market expectations Create and manage Semi-Annual Corporate Forecast.

Conduct Quarterly Forecast for pipeline reviews with our Manufacture's Reps that are documented with 30-day action plans. Drive OEM Design Wins convert to a purchase order both locally and when OEM selects a Contract Manufacturer (domestic or foreign) for production of their product. Train reps/agents to use our pipeline tracking system. Minimum of ten Top 10, Key Account or Strategic Account meetings / month. Total of 25 customer

meetings / month of which at least 15 are face-to-face meetings. Travel to customers at least 55% of the time Publish call reports within 48 hours after meeting Responsible for Johanson Forecasting and meeting forecast Manage our Reps/Agents to maximize revenue and pipeline performance and adjust as needed Take on a leadership role in developing and assuming responsibility for the top 10 prospects in the region and managing existing key accounts that drive current year sales.

Engage with Business/Product Development Managers to develop new business for their respective product lines. Work with customer and Johanson Engineering to identify new product opportunities as they occur. Develop

and execute growth plans with Johanson Distribution Manager and local regional distributors.

Penetrate customer's organization and develop a rapport with the decision maker(s), design engineers and buyer Extract and report key qualifying new opportunity information (i. e. EAU, Production Start-up, Competition). Customer Fulfillment as needed Capable of following Company and Department procedures/policies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES : Previous experience in a similar function for an electronic components company Experienced in value-based selling. Strong attention to detail Excellent organization, communication and closing skills. Excellent follow-up skills by responding quickly and efficiently.

Ability to analyze and think quickly to resolve conflict. Ability to adapt to a changing environment. Engaging extrovert personality. Ability to effectively prioritize competing requests. Capable of identifying good business sense decisions that might create exceptions to policies. Must write letters to explain complex issues. Persuade or explain complex issues in person or by phone. Ability to follow virtual meeting etiquette such as having camera on, dressing appropriately and awareness of your surroundings (background and noise distractions). Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibility for Confidentiality This position requires confidentiality; the company has many Non-Disclosure Agreements with customers who require confidentiality and occasionally Applications Engineering will work with ITAR controlled documents. As such, US citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Work Environment This position operates in a home office environment and requires travel throughout assigned territory or as designated by Management Traveling via automobile, train, and airplane as necessary.

This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. Remote work associates who begin a Remote Work arrangement must have, at a minimum, a reliable, high-speed internet connection for remote access (VPN), consisting of 25 Mbps or greater download speeds and 5 Mbps upload or greater, a cell phone meets company requirements and a headset/earbuds with microphone and noise canceling capability. Physical AND MENTAL Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to do the following: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Performs a wide range of tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions. Free to plan work assignments and schedule to meet long-term goals and objectives. Performs a wide range of complex tasks with little predictability as to their occurrence.

Must maintain a professional composure in the presence of unfavorable social conditions. Relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on complex issues. Must independently apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Must independently manage a group performing varied tasks. Work with little need for guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time exempt position. Forty or more (40+) hours within a workweek TRAVEL At least 55%travel to customers is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience Bachelors in engineering or equivalent 10+years of technical sales experience in Electronic component industry. Technical ability to interact with customer's design engineers and communicate needs to factory. 5+ years sales experience in the automotive market Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Teams) and expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Preferred Education and Experience BS in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Electrical Component experience in Regional Sales Management environment a plus 5+ years of Regional Sales Management experience Microsoft Dynamics CRM/AX NEXT HIGHER POSITION National Sales Manager AAP/EEO Statement Johanson Technology Inc.

and Johanson Dielectrics Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, interactionual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that all prospective and current employees are treated equally without regard to any of these characteristics.

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Job Posted by Applicant Pro