KERING EYEWEAR Junior Area Sales Manager ANDINA

Job description

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 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 Junior Sales Manager ANDINA based out of our Miami Office.

How you will contribute:

·  Support the budget and sales plans per distributor/area
·  With your manager drive the sell out and achieve net sales and EBIT targets
·  Build relationships with both distribution partners and the Kering Eyewear team at head office
·  Communicate and present brand values/positioning along with collection highlights
·  Support the presentation of assortment plans in order to maximize customer sell-out (category management for specific key accounts)
·  Support the construction of joint sales and marketing plans with chains in line with global guidelines
·  Regularly collect and analyze customer sell-out reports and build action plans accordingly
·  Visit customers to ensure merchandising standards in line with agreed plans.
·  In collaboration with the Trade Marketing Manager, support the proposal and negotiation of trade and digital marketing plans
·  With your manager, design the most suitable supply chain process to ensure the highest service level and order fulfillment rate, e.g. collaborative planning, VMI, etc.
·  Collect and manage orders in collaboration with customer service
·  Ensure maximum customer service and follow up on orders and deliveries
·  Assist the customer service and finance department with invoice, debit and credit note requests

Who you are

·  2+ years of experience in similar roles
·  Preferred industry experience: fashion and luxury, cosmetics, FMCG
·  Degree in Marketing or Business Management
·  Strong communication skills and positive attitude towards Teamwork
·  Strong skills in coordinating multi-functional teams and external partners
·  Excellent analytical skills
·  Fluent in Spanish
·  Fluent in Portuguese a plus
·  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
·  Travel required 60%

Why work 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.  

·  Full time
·  Amérique du Nord
·  United States of America