Samantha Stapleton

Samantha Stapleton is an accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in the retail industry, currently serving as the Director of Sales for Department Stores at EssilorLuxottica since June 2020, following a long tenure at FGX International where roles included Director of Sales and National Sales Manager. Prior to FGX International, Samantha held various positions such as Sales Manager at Steve Madden and Assistant Brand Experience Manager at Gap, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing sales processes and maintaining visual merchandising. Samantha’s career began at Aerie by AEO, Inc. as an Assistant Manager, along with earlier experience as a Customer Experience Expert at Gap. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Queens City University of New York and a Certificate in Fashion Styling from the Fashion Institute of Technology, supplemented by studies at Hunter College and Bishop McGann Mercy High School.