FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 19, 2025)- Wiley X, a world chief and pioneer in premium protecting eyewear, has expanded its gross sales management staff 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 reminiscent of Trip, Fjällräven, and Stanley, Seth Quackenbush brings a deep understanding of the out of doors {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 impression within the out of doors market.
“I’m honored to affix the world-class staff 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 staff, reps, and retail companions to increase our presence within the out of doors market.”
In his new function as Nationwide Gross sales Supervisor for Wiley X’s Outside Division, Schindler additionally brings over 20 years of expertise driving income and model improvement for {industry} leaders. His earlier expertise contains stints at O’Neill, C1RCA, and Adio Footwear. He has a confirmed observe 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 out of doors markets make him a key asset to the Wiley X staff.
“As a veteran-founded and family-owned firm, Wiley X embodies a dedication to excellence that aligns with my rules,” says Jack Schindler. “I sit up for serving to develop the out of doors 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 improvement 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 purpose is to create, design, and implement a complete method that prioritizes affected person care, fosters lengthy standing partnerships inside the optical {industry}, and enhances buyer engagement. By delivering superior optics and distinctive customer support, we attempt to satisfy the various wants of pros, out of doors fanatics, and on a regular basis customers. Collaborating with Aaron Quigley and the chief staff to revolutionize the optical channel with an modern salesforce technique is extremely thrilling.”
For extra data, or for vendor inquiries, please contact Wiley X Buyer Service at(800) 776-7842 to be put in contact with the gross sales consultant to your space.
About Wiley X
Veteran-founded in 1987, Wiley X has been producing the world’s most protecting eyewear to numerous markets that depend on impression 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 comply with for a lot of well-respected weekend warriors. Each grownup sunglass type 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 types 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 legislation enforcement for greater than 30 years.
