POSITION TITLE: Optical Sales Representative
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Sales & Business Development
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Meet or exceed agency goals for profitable revenue growth within the assigned territory
by prospecting for new customers and retaining old customers.
General Duties and Responsibilities
• Meet or exceed specific goals for profitable revenue growth and blind labor
employment growth
• Build and maintain existing customers
• Increase sales by developing new accounts on a consistent basis
• Consistently meet sales goals
• Provide effective sales presentations
• Utilize available sales and marketing tools for presentations, sales calls, and
prospecting
• Track and report daily sales activities to supervisor
• Prepare customized proposals to meet specific customer requirements
• Maintain updated, organized files on all accounts in the assigned territory
• Travel extensively throughout assigned territory to call regularly on prospective
and current customers to solicit orders
• Responsible for selling and promoting products in a highly professional, ethical,
and knowledgeable manner
• Partner with Optical Lab Manager for weekly touch base (concerns, questions,
growth, etc.)
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills coupled with the ability to
embrace change
• Hard working, self-motivated and disciplined
• Computer skills and working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel,
etc.
• Ability to analyze multiple markets or business segments
• Creative and confident with a vision for the future
• Basic understanding of the Optical Department (training available)
Education/Experience
• 2+ years of sales experience required
• Government sales experience a plus
• BA/BS or equivalent experience preferred
• A proven track record of build ing and maintaining sol id relationships with
customers
Physical Requirements
• Sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, kneel, crouch , bend
• Use of hands, fingers, feel, and handle objects
• Viewing of computer monitor and motion on the keyboard and calculator
• Close vision, color vision, and depth perception
• Carry, push, pull, or lift a maximum of 50 lbs. (weight exceeding 50 lbs. must be
shared with a co-worker or by using lifting equipment)
Travel/Transportation
Must have reliable transportation for commuting to work, attending appointments, and
being available during required business hours.
Employment Classification
Full-time, salaried, exempt
Office Hours
Monday -Thursday (7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) with occasional Friday and weekend hours as
needed to meet objectives and position responsibilities
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a
disability.
Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, a non-profit organization, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of sales experience
- Ability to work independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer skills and working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel
- BA/BS or equivalent experience
What We Do
Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, also known as Tarrant County Association for the Blind, is a non-profit organization that provides training, employment, and rehabilitation services to blind and visually impaired individuals, aiming to empower them towards independence.
