About us

Kering Eyewear is the one and only Luxury Eyewear company.

Kering Eyewear is part of the Kering Group, a global Luxury group that develops a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry.

Kering Eyewear is the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment.

Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear is the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment. The Company designs, develops and distributes eyewear for a complete and well-balanced portfolio of 14 brands, which includes the Proprietary brands LINDBERG, the undisputed design luxury Danish eyewear company, and Maui Jim, recognized for its outstanding lens technology and distinctive Hawaiian heritage, as well as the Houses brands Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Chloé, Alexander McQueen, Montblanc, Dunhill, Alaïa, Zeal and Puma.

We are currently seeking a Wholesale Assistant dedicated to our Maui Jim Brand, as part of our North America Department Stores Team based out of our New York city office, next to Times Square.

How you will contribute

The Department Stores Wholesale Assistant is responsible for supporting the Dept Stores account executive sales team in the management and growth of their assigned department store accounts, with a special focus on the Maui Jim brand. The Wholesale Sales Assistant will assist the team in daily tasks, be a key support contact for accounts, and ensure the smooth operation of sales activities.

The primary responsibilities and essential duties of this position are:

Sales Support

• Assist account executives with all logistical, operational, and administrative tasks related to Maui Jim department store accounts
• Create and/or update sell out reports, PO logs, allocation log, any other reports needed to support sales team
• Analyze weekly selling reports, track sales performance of Maui Jim business, and assist in identifying reorder opportunities for accounts
• Assist with market preparation including linesheet creation and NuOrder set up; when possible, assist in client appointments.

Operational Support

• Develop close working relationships with the operations and customer service team to process, update, and track customer orders; communicate all relevant updates to sales team
• Order processing: manage order entry, processing, and follow-up to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product

Customer Support

• Communicate on a regular basis with customers on matters related to POs and/or shipping status
• Assist customers by answering questions, providing information, and resolving issues in a timely manner to avoid issues that will negatively impact sales
• Coordinate sample distribution to and from accounts

Additional Support

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams- customer service, marketing, field team, planning, and credit
• Ecommerce: Attain assets and copy for each season; arrange seasonal sample shoot timing with clients; monitor sites regularly for product accuracy (i.e., display, imagery, copy, etc.); Drop Ship management
• Product knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product offering
• Representative of the Kering brand always, demonstrating professionalism

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years of work experience in relevant role/industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical/data-driven
• Organized, ability to manage daily workload and multitask
• Attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with retail partners
• Skypad and NuOrder experience, a plus

Why working with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear / Maui Jim adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Salary Range: 55k-65k USD