Drew Oppermann Email & Phone Number

US

After consulting with Dita for 7 months, asked to come on board as VP of Sales. Responsible for global sales of Lancier Brand. Leading relaunch of Lancier on a global basis. Responsible for all Dita brand sales in select markets. Building and enhancing sales force in various regions globally. Identifying and executing new revenue opportunities domestically.

US

Strategic Advisor working on various sales and marketing initiatives in the USA and also on a global basis. Planning new brand/product launches globally and advising on sales force structure in various regions. Identifying and executing new revenue opportunities domestically and internationally. Consulting with sales and inventory management management.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK

Developing sales and marketing strategy for Solos Smart Eyewear in North America. Creating revenue and marketing plans as well as identifying appropriate distribution/retail partners in eyewear, sunglass, consumer electronics and health/wellness channels. Building sales and marketing team and initiating marketing agency relationship. Providing product.

Labège, Midi-Pyrénées, FR

Consulting for leading try-on technology company in eyewear and sunglass industry. Identified sales opportunities in various distribution channels including eyewear, manufacturing, e-commerce, fashion. big box retail and department stores. Advised strategy for North American market. Part of team that developed and executed sales and marketing plans for.

Nottingham, East Midlands, GB

Responsible for revenue, margin and profitability in USA, Canada and Latin America. Manages direct office sales and operations in USA. Oversees sales to distributors and directly to key accounts in Canada and Latin America. Promotes company core values of teamwork, integrity, listening skills and optimum customer experiences. Sets short and long-term.

Nottingham, East Midlands, GB

Responsible for sales and profitability in Canada, Mexico and South America. Manages company joint-ventures in Australia, India, Germany and Russia. Develops sales and marketing strategy, oversees account management and executes territory opportunities. Maximizes sales potential while enhancing brand integrity for major eyewear fashion brands including Ted.

Eynsham, Oxfordshire, GB

Recruited to lead global sales of new technology variable focus lens products. Part of leadership team that sets strategic direction of company. Planned and executed market entry into the USA in 2012. Set up USA sales structure by putting in place a multi-line sales force. Identifies market entry opportunities for Adlens across the globe. Performs market.

Responsible for sales and profitability of international division of leading fashion eyewear company, Viva, which is now Marcolin. Accountable for sales in more than 90 countries and profitability of all 5 international sales offices(UK, France, Hong Kong, Japan and Brazil). Grew sales by more than 50% between 2008 and 2010 to $80M+. International division.

General management of direct offices and joint-ventures in Germany, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Japan and Australia. Drove sales of fashion eyewear in these markets by enhancing brand image and maximizing new market opportunities. Merged efforts of inside operations and outside sales into cohesive teams in vastly different cultural environments. Maintained full.

Developed export business for large fashion eyewear company in Europe and Asia. Managed 3 export managers and purchasing manager accountable for sales and purchasing activity in over 30 countries. Planned and executed new brand and product launches in more than 30 countries. Developed innovative marketing promotions to stimulate sales and gain competitive.

Managed office and sales of main export office of Viva International Group in Treviso, Italy. Office grew from 3 to 42 people from 1990 to 1998. Sales grew from $500,000 to $16,000,000 from 1990 to 1998. Managed inventory, marketing budget and trade shows. Travelled extensively in more than 25 countries, entered 40+ new markets and established key.