KERING EYEWEAR – In-Store / Visual Merchandising Specialist Belgium & Luxembourg

Job description

About us: Kering Eyewear is the world leader in high-end and luxury frames by developing a portfolio of brands with a strong international reputation (Cartier, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Chloé, Alexander McQueen, etc.). We create, develop, manufacture and market the most attractive optical and sun frames in high value-added segments in the Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle sectors. Thanks to our expertise in the optical market, our ambition is to innovate, strengthen and exceed the limits that each of our brands offers within a market with strong potential, from both an artistic and commercial point of view, in a creative environment. Kering Eyewear is a subsidiary of the Kering Group.

We are currently looking for a field-based In-Store / Visual Merchandising Specialist for Belgium and Luxembourg, who will report to the In-Store Specialist & Sales Events Manager .

The opportunity:

The In-Store / Visual Merchandising Specialist ensures the presence of Kering Eyewear brands among opticians, guarantees visibility and sell-out, the execution of Trade Marketing activities at the local level and product training, in accordance with the organization of points of sale, brand guidelines and Go-to-Market strategies.         

                                                                                                       

How you will contribute:

·  Be the point of contact in terms of visual merchandising for an assigned customer portfolio
·  Ensure compliance with the directives given by the Houses of the Kering Group
·  Identify and develop Trade Marketing plans at the local level
·  Negotiate privileged spaces for assigned brands
·  Ensure maximum visibility in terms of POS for permanent and seasonal activities
·  Guarantee the local implementation of the Trade Marketing strategy in key cities and among Top Clients
·  Provide product training to designated customers
·  Assist the sales team in presenting collections to customers, particularly during local sales events
·  Assist the Marketing team in presenting products and brands to salespeople during seminars
·  Assist teams in organizing in-store and showroom events
·  Monitoring of sell-out results at certain points of sale

Who you are:

·  University degree
·  +2 years of experience in commerce or visual merchandising, preferably in the optical, fashion, luxury or beauty sectors
·  Field-based experience required
·  Mobility: travel for 80% of your time in Belgium and Luxembourg
·  Good knowledge of the fashion and luxury markets
·  Training skills
·  Positive, proactive, results-oriented attitude and capable of self-motivation
·  Good command of Excel and PowerPoint
·  Fluent both in Dutch and French
·  Good command of English
·  Driving Licence required

Why work with us ?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear 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 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. 

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  Belgium