Apollo-Optik operates Germany's largest optical retail footprint—900 branches staffed by over 5,000 employees—under the EssilorLuxottica umbrella. The hiring surge (840 roles in 30 days, 490 intern positions) is almost entirely sales-focused (778 of 842 roles), paired with active projects around trainee management and store process optimization. This suggests rapid scaling of front-line capacity and operational standardization, likely to address recorded pain points in sales velocity and CRM visibility.
Notable leadership hires: Head of Subscription Management
Apollo-Optik is a leading optical retailer in Germany, operating approximately 900 branch locations across the country. The company sells eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids through a network of physical stores, positioning itself as a primary destination for vision and hearing care. Headquartered in Schwabach, Bavaria, Apollo-Optik is part of EssilorLuxottica and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff. The business model combines direct consumer retail with professional optical services delivered by trained staff at branch level.
Approximately 900 Apollo branches across Germany, staffed by more than 5,000 employees.
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