Our difference is your edge

As the largest volume producer in our industry, we feel a greater obligation to ensuring our customers are 100% satisfied. That's why we have assembled dedicated, experienced customer service account teams to make sure no detail is ever overlooked. We also have a merchant group dedicated to managing account businesses and driving sales.

The technology you'll find at FGX International works not only for us, it works just as diligently for our customers. FGXI's capabilities range from in-house EDI capabilities to product information exchange via 1Sync Global registry to our suite of analytic applications. Our technology eliminates costly data errors, increases supply chain efficiency and helps us better understand our customers and overall business performance.

Our systems usually enable us to fulfill most orders within a 48-72 hour period, and have enabled us to achieve an average order fulfillment rate of approximately 95% in 2005.

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The service program

Our merchant organization works closely with our customers to improve in-store product sell through and profitability by providing services such as collaborative planning, product merchandising, fashion trend reporting and timely retail sales data analysis. Our field service organization consists of over 1,700 part-time employees who maintain and restock in-store displays, set up promotional materials and communicate store-level needs to our management team. These distinctive features enable us to better serve our customers and enhance our ability to control the in-store product environment and content, which we believe increases our sales volume.

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Marketing

Marketing is an essential part of building strong brands and establishing successful partnerships with our retailers. At FGXI we have assembled a marketing team that is dedicated to understanding the consumer in order to offer products and packaging that provide them with solutions to their eyewear needs. We strive to be at the forefront of the latest trends in product design and features that are translated in our new product introductions. Our products, packaging and displays demonstrate a clear brand identity for each of the many brands in our portfolio, each creating a recognizable difference that consumers seek out at retail which allows both FGXI and our retailers to attain profitable growth year after year.

Community Commitment

Making a difference in the lives of others is part of our daily focus at FGX International. We participate in a number of programs designed to provide support to organizations dedicated to improving our way of life, on a local and national level. FGX International donates sunglasses and reading glasses to free clinics, under-developed countries such as Haiti to help give the gift of sight to the less fortunate. We also participate in several fundraising events for local organizations and charities. At FGX International, we take community commitment seriously and understand it is our responsibility to be a good corporate citizen by participating in these programs.

Sincerely,

Alec Taylor
Chairman, CEO
FGX International Inc.

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FGX International Charitable Donations

FGX International Donates over $5 Million in Reading Glasses to Support Haiti Recovery Missions.

FGX International donated 47,000 pairs of reading glasses, an approximate retail value of $700,000, to be used to support ongoing recovering efforts in Haiti and on medical missions around the world. One half of the donation, comprised of both Magnivision and Foster Grant readers, will benefit CURE International centers in Haiti and Africa, and the remaining half will be sent on medical missions to other third world countries in need.

FGX worked with Dr. Paul Berman, Optometrist, co-director of EyeCare4Haiti, to facilitate the donation. Dr. Berman visited Haiti in the wake of the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake last year and saw a genuine need for non-prescription reading glasses.

"Non-prescription reading glasses can certainly help patients in Haiti and elsewhere - not only to read, but to be able to do other tasks that require the ability to focus up close," said Dr. Berman. "We delivered readers last year to patients in Haiti. For the first time in a while, people could see up close, read, sew, and perform other everyday jobs. I was amazed to learn that in some parts of rural Haiti, it is thought that not being able to see up close as you aged was just part of the aging process and that there is no solution. With a donation of this magnitude from FGX, we will be able to significantly change many more lives."

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Pink Hope

Through various "Pink Hope" promotions, FGX International was able to raise $60,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foudnation in 2011. The National Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need. FGXI is very proud to be associated with such a worthwhile organization.

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RestoringVision.org

FGX International recently donated hundreds of reading glasses and sunglasses to RestoringVision.org, a non-profit organization that supplies eyewear to groups going on missions to developing countries and domestic groups serving the underprivileged. The FGX products were given to a group on a mission in Abetifi, Ghana in February 2011. The glasses brought big smiles to those who received them.

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Foster Grant 80th Anniversary

As part of its anniversary celebration, Foster Grant is donating proceeds from celebrity signed Foster Grant sunglasses and online sales of a Limited Edition 80th Anniversary collection to two organizations to help underprivileged American children, Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services Organization, a charity Raquel Welch personally supports, and The Hoop-A-Paluza Foundation. The limited edition styles are currently sold on FosterGrant.com with $25 from the proceeds of each pair to benefit Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services and The Hoop-A-Paluza Foundation.

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Supporting Our Community

For the past several years, FGX International and its employees have raised money for the American Heart Association. In 2011 FGXI raised nearly $7,000 during the Annual Southern New England Start! Heart Walk as well as participating in the Go Red for Women fashion gala.

For the second consecutive year, FGXI employees will be bowling in support of the Junior Achievement of Rhode Island fundraiser. The Junior Achievement is a network of dedicated business and community volunteers sharing their success and real-life skills through their hands-on, experiential programs that teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Their legacy is that all Rhode Island youth be given access to opportunity and success.

In 2010, FGX International became a sponsor of the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association, contributing to their 8th Annual Cheeseburgers in Paradise Endless Summer event.

The mission of the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association is to provide education and other forms of support to families that provide substitute care, and to the community at large, in order to further the cause of children who cannot live with their parents.

FGX International donated reading glasses to Attitudes & Attire, a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting personal growth for women seeking self-sufficiency. Their program provides the tools that raise self-esteem, promote ethics and build the confidence necessary to succeed in the workplace. Attitudes and Attire, based in Dallas, TX, expands the traditional job training curriculum to include positive self-image, appropriate workplace behavior and appearance. They help clients build self-confidence by identifying personal barriers for inner growth and develop a positive self-concept.

FGX International is an enthusiastic sponsor of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, whose mission is to inspire youth and children, especially those from diverse or difficult circumstances, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and healthy members of their community, the state of Rhode Island and the nation.

FGXI is very excited to be working with the United Way of Rhode Island, initiating an employee program during the summer of 2008. FGXI chose to work the United Way because of their stellar reputation and the work they have been doing in its immediate communities for over 80 years. The United Way works to address the issues Rhode Islanders care about most and works with a broad range of people and organizations to identify resolving pressing community needs. FGXI employees have proudly contributed over $30K annually to the United Way of Rhode Island.

FGX International is a proud sponsor of a local organization, Inspiring Minds, an award-winning non-profit enables kids to succeed in school. Each year thousands of children face some learning crisis that could end their chances of a successful school career and future. FGXI has made several donations to support IM in their continuing efforts to provide public school students with individual attention and educational support services they need to grow academically and socially.

The Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is another organization that FGX International has sponsored, specifically to the Andrew T. Sarkisian Memorial Golf Tournament for the past two years. Since its founding in 1948, the Jimmy Fund has supported the fight against cancer in children and adults at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping to raise the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world.

FGX International donated reading glasses to the Rhode Island Free Clinic, the state's only clinic exclusively providing free comprehensive primary care, prevention education and specifically referrals to the uninsured. FGXI's charitable donation is a demonstration of its commitment to helping the state's most vulnerable population.

Career Opportunities

At FGX International, we recognize that each employee is an important contributor to the success of our business.

All of our employees are encouraged to share ideas, voice opinions and challenge the status quo. We believe in accountability, recognizing outstanding performance, and promoting from within. And, most importantly, we feel teamwork is the key to our success. As a result of this philosophy, FGX International attracts the best and the brightest in our industry.

FGX International offers competitive salaries and attractive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental care, life insurance and 401K programs, a business casual dress policy and the opportunity to work on some of the most famous brands in our industry. If you have what it takes to be a part of our team, we'd like to hear from you.

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Employment Opportunities

Updated August 31st, 2011

• Human Resources Manager - READ MORE >

  The Human Resources Manager will have exposure to all levels of the organization and will act as the right-hand man to the HR Director. This is a true generalist role with responsibilities in a variety of functions including: compensation and performance management, policy administration, benefits and general HR duties.

  Human Resources Generalist:

  • Provide recruiting support for department Managers.
  • Assist and/or drive implementation of company-wide programs, policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the maintenance and on-going development of the HRIS system.
  • Oversee and manage the annual performance and salary review process.
  • Act as a point of contact for on/off-site managers and employees for HR related issues and as an advocate for employees, where appropriate.
  • Manage on-boarding for new employees including generating offer letters, processing background checks and conducting orientation session. Manage exiting process including conducting exit interviews.
  • Provide weekly statistical reporting to senior management.
  • Plan company events and meetings.
  • Leads or assist in special projects as assigned.

  Payroll / Benefits Administration:

  • Provide back-up to the Payroll Manager for vacations, etc. with the weekly payroll processing for 2,000+ multi-state employees.
  • Handle all aspects of Worker's comp claims including coordinating with insurers and state agencies, as needed.

  Qualifications:

  • Five to seven years of professional HR experience, including experience in processing payroll.
  • Strong computer skills imperative.
  • Flexible, high energy individual willing to get involved in all aspects of HR.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective ongoing relationships through all levels of the organization including senior management.
  • Experience developing programs, processes and systems and identifying efficiencies within a business structure.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential matters discreetly and to gain the trust of others.

  Please submit resumes to resumes@fgxi.com

• Associate Merchandise Manager* - READ MORE >

  We are currently recruiting for an Associate Merchandise Manager to join our Corporate Headquarters located in Smithfield, RI. This position reports to our Business Unit President and has the following responsibilities:

  • Effectively increase annual revenues in comparable stores so that they match or exceed the overall company growth rate.
  • Achieve the annual sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals.
  • Assist in the operating plan.
  • Accurately forecast gross sales weekly and seasonal credits related to product returns and inventory markdowns.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Cost Accounting to forecast customer profitability through the corporate proforma process.
  • Develop and implement merchandising programs, including picking the assortments, pricing, selecting key items and developing promotional strategies to drive sales.
  • Build strong partnerships and negotiate appropriate merchandising programs with key accounts and buyers.
  • Develop and communicate plan-o-grams and work closely with the stores on how to merchandise products effectively.
  • Utilize data to effectively determine which items to add and which to drop in order to maximize returns.
  • Recommend product mix and pricing utilizing quantifiable information to support the case.
  • Provide collaborative guidance, direction and support to the planning organization in the development of merchandise, initial item inventory levels and forecasts and ladder plans.
  • Prepare product, sales analysis, strategies and sales materials for account presentation meetings.
  • Visit stores to evaluate overall assortment, observe and evaluate competitive products.
  • Work collaboratively with Product Development regarding design styling, sourcing and pricing and product branding.
  • Participate in collaborative meetings with Supply Chain Management to ensure availability and the timely delivery of merchandise.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years related experience.
  • Strong merchandising, product and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills.
  • Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations.
  • Proven track record of successfully merchandising items that have led to a significant return on investment and profitable growth.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate message to all levels of management within both internal and external customer management organizations.
  • Results oriented and self-directed individual with the ability to work independently while keeping direct supervisors abreast of project status.
  • Must possess a good tactical business sense and be in tune with the needs of the customers, stores and the overall organization.

  FGX International offers competitive salaries and attractive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental care, life insurance and 401K programs, paid vacations and holidays, a business casual dress policy and the opportunity to work on some of the most famous brands in our industry. FGX International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Merchandise Manager* - READ MORE >

  We are currently recruiting for a Merchandise Manager to join our Corporate Headquarters located in Smithfield, RI. This position reports to the Business Unit Vice President and has the following responsibilities:

  • Effectively increase annual revenues in comparable stores so that they match or exceed the overall company growth rate.
  • Achieve the annual sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals.
  • Assist in the operating plan.
  • Accurately forecast gross sales weekly and seasonal credits related to product returns and inventory markdowns.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Cost Accounting to forecast customer profitability through the corporate proforma process.
  • Develop and implement merchandising programs, including picking the assortments, pricing, selecting key items and developing promotional strategies to drive sales.
  • Build strong partnerships and negotiate appropriate merchandising programs with key accounts and buyers.
  • Develop and communicate plan-o-grams and work closely with the stores on how to merchandise products effectively.
  • Utilize data to effectively determine which items to add and which to drop in order to maximize returns.
  • Recommend product mix and pricing utilizing quantifiable information to support the case.
  • Provide collaborative guidance, direction and support to the planning organization in the development of merchandise, initial item inventory levels and forecasts and ladder plans.
  • Prepare product, sales analysis, strategies and sales materials for account presentation meetings.
  • Visit stores to evaluate overall assortment, observe and evaluate competitive products and strategies and identify any merchandising opportunities that could translate into profitable sales opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively with Product Development regarding design styling, sourcing and pricing and product branding.
  • Participate in collaborative meetings with Supply Chain Management to ensure availability and the timely delivery of merchandise.
  • Mentor and develop the Associate Merchandise Manager role.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years related experience.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to interact with Executive level staff.
  • Strong merchandising, product and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills.
  • Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations.
  • Proven track record of successfully merchandising items that have led to a significant return on investment and profitable growth.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate message to all levels of management within both internal and external customer management organizations.
  • Results oriented and self-directed individual with the ability to work independently while keeping direct supervisors abreast of project status.
  • Must possess a good tactical business sense and be in tune with the needs of the customers, stores and the overall organization.

  FGX International offers competitive salaries and attractive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental care, life insurance and 401K programs, paid vacations and holidays, a business casual dress policy and the opportunity to work on some of the most famous brands in our industry. FGX International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• New England Territory Sales Representative* - READ MORE >

  We are currently recruiting for an ENTRY LEVEL New England Territory Sales Representative to join our Optical Division. This position is responsible for calling Opticians, Optometrists and Ophthalmologist within the New England market. Geography heavily concentrated on will be in the Boston, Providence and Worcester Metro areas. This position reports to the Director of Sales, Optical Division.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sell FGX International ophthalmic frames, non-prescription reading glasses and sun collections to potential optical eyewear customers in assigned geographical area.
  • Meet all monthly and quarterly sales objectives and sales goals.
  • Implement and assist in developing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Maintain up-to-date call records on a daily basis and submit reports and paperwork accurately and on time.
  • Develop and maintain a customer universe and targeted call schedule.
  • Occasional overnight travel. Must be able to attend approximately four weekend conferences annually.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • MA or RI resident a requirement (only local candidates will be considered).
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years related experience required. This is an entry level opportunity.
  • Demonstrated sales results and cold calling experience a must.
  • Solid understanding of basic selling skills, the ability to demonstrate strong product knowledge and handle sales resistance issues.
  • Must be motivated, willing to work on development and have excellent prioritization and organization skills.
  • Demonstrated solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with all levels of an organization.
  • Results oriented and self-directed individual with the ability to work independently while keeping direct supervisor abreast of project status.
  • Exhibit an obsession for customer service through customer involvement.

  FGX International offers competitive salaries and attractive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental care, life insurance and 401K programs, paid vacations and holidays, a business casual dress policy and the opportunity to work on some of the most famous brands in our industry. FGX International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply for any of the above positions please email your salary requirements and resume in Word format to resumes@fgxi.com and reference the job title in the subject line of your email.

* Denotes the position is eligible for the internal FGX Employee Referral Bonus Program.

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FGXI Field Merchandising

Our Part Time Merchandisers are responsible for providing service to FGX International accounts and play a vital role in the success of our company. Merchandisers set new stores, reset existing stores, maintain displays, place orders, and do monthly project work. We are always looking for people with flexible schedules who have a sound work ethic who can perform their jobs independently. If you are interested and would like more information on positions available, we invite you to apply online.

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PEOPLE, OUR GREATEST RESOURCE, DRIVE OUR SUCCESS

A company is only as good as its people. And worldwide, we have built a team that is unmatched in our industry.

Our customers won't tolerate mediocrity, and neither will we. So we have made finding and keeping a talented, diverse work force as much of a priority for our company as developing innovative technologies and products.

To lead this group, we have assembled a dynamic team of who provide the vision and voice of FGX International:

• Alec Taylor - Chief Executive Officer
• John Flynn Jr. - President
• Anthony Di Paola - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
• Steven Crellin - Executive Vice President, North American Sales
• Gerald Kitchen - Executive Vice President, Operations
• Jeffrey J. Giguere - Executive Vice President, General Counsel
• Robert Grow - Executive Vice President, Optical Design/Development
• Matthew Panucci - Executive Vice President, Internationa
• Timothy Swartz - Vice President Licensing, Chain Optical, Catalog E-Commerce, Sporting Goods
• Mark Williams - Vice President, Corporate Controller
• Tom Fernandes - Vice President, Mass, Regional Mass, Airport, Office Supply
• Rick Christy - Vice President, Supply Chain Management
• Corinne McCormack - Vice President, Department Stores
• John Connors - Vice President, Business Planning & Analysis, Field Service
• Paul Crimmins - Vice President, Grocery, Variety, Auto

About Essilor International

In March 2010, FGX International Inc. was acquired by Essilor International of Charenton-le-Pont, France. The world leader in ophthalmic optical products, Essilor International researches, develops, manufactures and markets around the world a wide range of lenses to correct myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatism. Its flagship brands are Varilux®, Crizal®, Essilor®, Definity® and Xperio™. Based in France, the company reported consolidated revenue of EUR 3.9 billion in 2010, with 34,700 employees and operations in 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.essilor.com.