FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 19, 2025)- Wiley X, a world chief and pioneer in premium protecting eyewear, has expanded its gross sales management crew with the addition of three seasoned executives: Seth Quackenbush as Director of Gross sales for the Outside Division, Jack Schindler as Nationwide Gross sales Supervisor for the Outside Division, and Johnathan Weikum as Director of Gross sales for the Optical Division. These strategic hires underscore Wiley X’s dedication to enhancing its presence in key markets and offering distinctive service to its retail companions and prospects.
With over 20 years of expertise rising famend manufacturers resembling Journey, Fjällräven, and Stanley, Seth Quackenbush brings a deep understanding of the outside {industry}. His management at Stanley performed a pivotal function within the model’s current success, and he’s now centered on strengthening Wiley X’s partnerships to raise the model’s affect within the outside market.
“I’m honored to hitch the world-class crew at Wiley X,” mentioned Quackenbush. “Wiley X is a very genuine model with industry-leading merchandise and a deep legacy that’s second to none. I’m excited to collaborate with our inner crew, reps, and retail companions to develop our presence within the outside market.”
In his new function asNational Gross sales Supervisor for Wiley X’s Outside Division, Schindler additionally brings over 20 years of expertise driving income and model growth for {industry} leaders. His earlier expertise consists of stints at O’Neill, C1RCA, and Adio Footwear. He has a confirmed monitor file of exceeding gross sales targets and fostering long-term shopper relationships. Schindler’s entrepreneurial background and deep understanding of the motion sports activities and outside markets make him a key asset to the Wiley X crew.
“As a veteran-founded and family-owned firm, Wiley X embodies a dedication to excellence that aligns with my rules,” says Jack Schindler. “I look ahead to serving to develop the outside division and contributing to the corporate’s continued success.”
Wiley X has additionally welcomed Johnathan Weikum as Director of Gross sales for the Optical Division. With intensive expertise within the eyewear {industry}, Weikum performed a key function in launching and increasing Costa’s Optical and Sunglass Specialty Channel, driving the expansion of its 580 Rx Genuine lens program and main nationwide gross sales initiatives. He later spearheaded strategic partnerships for Costa and Oakley, driving enterprise growth and fostering relationships with {industry} leaders. Acknowledged for his excellence, he earned Gold and Silver Presidents Circle Awards at Essilor Luxottica for top-tier gross sales efficiency.
“I’m honored to leverage Wiley X’s legacy as a pacesetter in premium protecting eyewear,” mentioned Weikum. “My aim is to create, design, and implement a complete method that prioritizes affected person care, fosters lengthy standing partnerships throughout the optical {industry}, and enhances buyer engagement. By delivering superior optics and distinctive customer support, we attempt to fulfill the varied wants of pros, outside lovers, and on a regular basis shoppers. Collaborating with Aaron Quigley and the chief crew to revolutionize the optical channel with an modern salesforce technique is extremely thrilling.”
For extra info, or for supplier inquiries, please contact Wiley X Buyer Service at(800) 776-7842 to be put in contact with the gross sales consultant in your space.
About Wiley X
Veteran-founded in 1987, Wiley X has been producing the world’s most protecting eyewear to varied markets that depend on affect resistance for over 30 years. Myles Freeman Sr., a army veteran, began Wiley X to guard the eyes of those that protected America. The corporate’s army heritage helped carve a roadmap for Wiley X within the years to observe for a lot of well-respected weekend warriors. Each grownup sunglass model made by Wiley X meets ANSI Z87.1 Excessive Velocity and Excessive Mass Affect Security Requirements, for defense that goes far past the dangerous rays of the solar. A number of kinds additionally meet U.S. army MIL-PRF-32432 (GL) requirements for ballistic eye safety, a key cause why Wiley X has been a number one supplier of imaginative and prescient safety gear to the U.S. army and regulation enforcement for greater than 30 years.
