Sales Representative; Frames. Apparel, footwear and accessories Gauteng Region

Sales Representative (Frames. Apparel, footwear and accessories) Gauteng Region

Date:
Jan 13, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, ZA

WE ARE A GLOBAL LEADER IN THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES, FRAMES, AND SUNGLASSES.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Your #Future In Sight  with Essilor Luxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

• Account Management: Maintain and grow relationships with existing accounts in the sports and eyewear retail space.
• New Business Development: Identify, target, and open new retail accounts including sports shops, fashion retailers, outdoor stores, footwear and departmental stores for helmets; AFA and Eyewear.
• Sales Strategy Execution: Implement the brand’s sales strategy to meet or exceed distribution and revenue goals in your territory.
• Product Presentations: Conduct line showings, product knowledge sessions, and seasonal sell-ins to buyers and retail staff.
• Territory Planning: Organize and execute regular visits to maximize in-store presence, sell-through, and support.
• Reporting & Forecasting: Track sales performance, provide regular updates, and report market insights to the management team.
• Merchandising and Training: Ensure optimal visual merchandising and branding execution at the retail level coupled with training on how to sell out the brands.
• Provide an unsurpassed and memorable customer experience through making a connection, attention to detail, and offering solutions that result in customer satisfaction. Takes pride in the store's appearance & shows initiative to keep displays & inventory clean, attractive & well organized. Secures all company assets under one’s control.

• Account management, growing existing, prospecting new, negotiation and closing skills with a focus on long‑term value vs short‑term wins.
• Able to analyze sales figures, identify trends and opportunities within existing client base as well as the ability to ask for new business.
• Builds trust quickly, excellent interpersonal communication, active listener.
• Efficient with reporting and planning.
• Comfortable using digital catalogues, online systems, Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable conducting in-store training and negotiating POSM placement.
• Ability to turn a no into a sale.
• Business and commercial acumen.
• Independent worker with excellent self‑discipline with the ability to work in a team when needed.
• Highly self‑motivated and target‑driven.
• Adaptable and resilient in fast‑paced environment.
• Willing to travel and manage territory independently.
• Planning and organization skills.

• Matric and a Sales and Marketing Degree advantages.
• 3‑5 years proven sales experience in wholesale.
• Travelling will be required.
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, functions and cultures.
• Quarterly after‑hour activations and events.
• Flexibility and open to change.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.