DIRECTOR SPORT OPTICS

Job Description:

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 Director Sales Sport Optics. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of sales success with national accounts (including chain stores) in the outdoor/hunting market.

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package. Based in our Allendale, NJ Office or Remote Office, this position reports to the President where frequent domestic and occasional international travel is required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute sales strategy to achieve short-term, long-term, sustained, significant and measurable business growth.
• Lead, coach, develop and motivate the Sales team to maximize sales including setting goals and objectives for the sales team.
• Responsible for budget, FC and sales activity planning
• Develop and retain a high performing sales team in the US
• Lead and direct sales account activities including actively selling Leica’s products and routinely visiting key accounts.
• Lead routine sales meetings as an opportunity for territory planning and identifying what is needed to succeed including team building exercises for the Leica Sales Team.
• Work closely and define strategies with Marketing to ensure effective generation of sales leads.
• Act as main contact to the German Head Quarter with regards to customer needs, market opportunities and product road-maps.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 10 years sales management experience
• Previous outdoor experience required
• Strong leadership mentality
• Desire to be hands-on and get things done
• Desire to be a team player and work in a collaborative environment
• Must be able to work unrestricted in the US