As part of the new role, John Nides will be responsible for leading a growing sales team for the entire Ogi Eyewear company
Ogi Eyewear has announced the appointment of John Nides as their new Vice President of Sales on March 1, 2015.
John Nides has been working at Ogi Eyewear for 8 years, beginning his career with the company as the National Sales Manager for Scojo New York, Ogi Eyewear’s premium reading eyewear brand, in July of 2007. Nides has led the development of innovative sales and marketing strategies across multiple channels of distribution that have led to double digit growth.
“I strongly believe Ogi Eyewear has the right team, management and fashion forward collections to succeed in 2015 and beyond. I look forward to leading the Ogi sales team to continue providing innovative solutions for our customers and partners,” says Nides. He added, “We are inspiring our retail partners to think differently and capture new business with a creative approach to sales and marketing.”
As the Vice President of Sales, Nides will assume increased responsibility for leading a growing sales team for the entire Ogi Eyewear company under the guidance of CEO, Joseph Tallier. As a part of the aggressive growth plan, Ogi has recently launched two new brands, Red Rose and Bon Vivant, which are part of a new luxury segment of the company known as the North Division.
John Nides brings a unique skill set to this new position stemming from his vast experience in retail, manufacturing and distribution as well as being the creator of Volleyworld, an outdoor beach volleyball facility for corporate and team play.