What are the responsibilities and job description for the KERING EYEWEAR Sales Brand Ambassador (Central Plains) position at Kering Eyewear?
Summary
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.
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 13 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 and Puma.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Brand Ambassador for our Luxury brands (LINDBERG, Cartier, Dunhill) in the Central Plains area, who will report to the Central Plains District Director as part of our Core US Sales team.
Your opportunity
- Deliver Net Sales Targets by brand in the assigned territory - Opticians, Optometrists and Ophthalmologists (3Os)
- Build the appropriate door distribution in a qualitative manner in keeping with the brands DNA
- Develop strong relationships with customers built on a long term partnership view to maximize sell through
- Build a balanced brand sales portfolio
How you will contribute
- Present and maximize the sell in of Optical frames and Sunglasses for our Luxury brands
- Work with the customers to maximize the sell-through through visibility projects and trade marketing activations
- Provide in store training to maximize sales
- Provide timely and accurate reporting
- Synergize with the other sales Divisions of Kering Eyewear to achieve a balanced brand sales portfolio
- Cooperating with the LINDBERG team in Aarhus, Denmark, as well as the Kering Eyewear Team in the USA
- Attending sales events.
Who you are
- Proven track record of growing sales and building door distribution among wholesale customers
- Optical experience and know-how is preferred
- Strong relationships with customers built on service and trust.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
- University Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience within fashion, luxury, cosmetics, consumer goods environments
- Available to travel up to 80% of time to visit clients
- Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Based out of: Minnesota, Kansas or Nebraska
Why working with us?
This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure 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 up 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.
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
2025-03-01
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Kering Eyewear USA Inc.
