Can be located in the Indianapolis & Bloomington areas. About Us We are Safilo USA, a subsidiary of Safilo Group—an Italian manufacturer and global distributor of high-quality fashion eyewear and sunwear. We offer exciting career opportunities representing some of the top brands in the optical industry. Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Independent Sales Representative who excels at identifying and closing new opportunities, cultivating strong relationships, and growing and servicing existing accounts. The ideal candidate will possess: • Excellent listening skills • Strong computer proficiency • Outstanding problem-solving abilities • Polished presentation and consultative selling skills You should be goal-oriented, memorable, and have a proven track record of success. Compensation This role offers unlimited income potential for a top producer. Our high-performing Independent Sales Representatives earn commissions based on net sales. You must bring a strong desire and commitment to excellence, enabling you to open new accounts and expand existing ones. Experience representing fashion, contemporary, or sports-lifestyle brands is preferred, as you will represent one of the world’s premier eyewear manufacturers with a diverse portfolio of brands. Job Responsibilities • Solicit and secure orders for Safilo USA product lines within the assigned geographical area. • Grow market demand for the Safilo portfolio by managing and expanding a collection of customer accounts. • Act as a business consultant by providing expertise on product knowledge, merchandising, and programs. • Deliver volume and net-sales objectives across the full Safilo product portfolio. • Drive growth through the implementation of the sustainable Safilo Sales Model with strategic customers. • Develop and maintain an effective call cycle to achieve the desired service frequency required to meet sales objectives. • Ensure brand visual-merchandising standards are upheld and effectively utilize POP materials. • Conduct regular customer-staff trainings to reinforce product knowledge and ensure consistent brand-positioning messaging to patients/consumers. • Cultivate strong relationships with existing customers while partnering with the local sales team to prospect and acquire new accounts. • Demonstrate strong teamwork, a positive attitude, and a motivated, process-oriented approach with high attention to detail. • Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial spirit.