Marchon has new sales manager

The eyewear manufacturer and distributor strengthens its Italian team with Mario Viel Marchon Eyewear Inc. has announced that Mario Viel will be the sales manager at Marchon Italia. Mario Viel, 51, boasts consolidated experience in the commercial sector and a thorough knowledge of the eyewear sector.   Viel was with Luxottica for 18 years as Key Account Manager and subsequently as Sales Manager, in addition to holding similar positions in Fedon and TNT Traco. Mario Viel will be responsible for preparing and implementing commercial sales strategies oriented toward developing the Italian market and ensuring the continual support of the sales channel.   Based at the headquarters in Fortogna, the location of Marchon Italia's commercial offices, Viel will lead a team of about 60 people in the sales force and customer services.   "Italy keeps a firm grasp of its leadership thanks to its know-how and eyewear tradition and continues to be one of our priorities from manufacturing and commercial aspects. By confirming our commitment to strengthening a local presence, we are confident that Mario will make a significant contribution to the success of our territorial expansion programs thanks to his experience and expertise" commented Nicola Zotta, EMEA and Asia Managing Director at Marchon Eyewear.