Wiley X, a global leader and pioneer in premium protective eyewear, is excited to announce it has restructured and expanded its sales team to enhance the brand’s relationships and support across retail partners and customers.
Completed in unison with its recent brand refresh, Wiley X has expanded its sales team to add more than 100 representatives across the U.S. and has welcomed seasoned industry executive Aaron Quigley as its Senior Vice President of Sales. Quigley joins the brand with over 20 years of experience as a sales executive for companies such as Oakley, Stussy and VonZipper.
“I’ve admired Wiley X for years and the more time I spend with the wonderful people and professionals here, the more I realize how special the brand is,” Quigley said. “I’m truly humbled, excited and motivated to join such an outstanding company.”
Alongside Wiley X Co-Owners Myles and Dan Freeman, Quigley is leading the company’s efforts to enhance support for its retail partners and develop a more impactful brand presentation across sales channels. As part of this initiative, Wiley X has expanded the teams of both its Outdoor and Optical Divisions with the addition of over 100 industry professionals and agency representatives across the U.S.
“This strategic and aggressive expansion of our sales team will help us better serve our partners and customers with more regionally specific knowledge, expertise and relationships,” said Quigley.
Carl Stout, Director of Outdoor Sales for Wiley X, joined the Outdoor Division in 2023 after holding senior sales positions with Sellmark and Meprolight. During his time with the company, Stout and his team have strategically expanded the brand’s dealer network while boosting alignment with new and existing retail partners.
In the Optical Division, long-time leader of the Optical Business at Wiley X, Karen Wilkerson, partnered with Quigley to welcome Alana Clarke as the Regional Sales Manager for Optical. Clarke joined the brand with a strong track record of results during her time with Luxottica and Safilo. Clarke is now spearheading efforts to supercharge business with independent and large-scale eyecare professionals.
“We’re very confident and excited about the team of leaders, representatives and agency partners we’ve put in place,” said Quigley. “Wiley X is moving toward a bright future and our fortified sales team will ensure we continue to provide exceptional service to all of our local, regional and national partners.”
For more information, or for dealer inquiries, please contact Wiley X Customer Service at (800) 776-7842 to be put in touch with the sales representative for your area.
About Wiley X
Veteran-founded in 1987, Wiley X has been producing the world’s most protective eyewear to various markets that rely on impact resistance for over 30 years. Myles Freeman Sr., a military veteran, started Wiley X to protect the eyes of those who protected America. The company’s military heritage helped carve a roadmap for Wiley X in the years to follow for many well-respected weekend warriors. Every adult sunglass style made by Wiley X meets ANSI Z87.1 High Velocity and High Mass Impact Safety Standards, for protection that goes far beyond the harmful rays of the sun. Several styles also meet U.S. military MIL-PRF-32432 (GL) standards for ballistic eye protection, a key reason why Wiley X has been a leading provider of vision protection equipment to the U.S. military and law enforcement for more than 30 years.
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