KERING EYEWEAR Sales Brand Ambassador Trainee

Job description

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 Sales Brand Ambassador trainee to join our Optical Sales team based in our New York Office.

Your opportunity

We are currently seeking a Sales Brand Ambassador trainee to increase the availability and visibility of products in Optical Sales accounts by providing direct support to our Brand Ambassadors. At Kering Eyewear we are committed to pushing boundaries, empowering imagination, and driving impactful change in the market. As part of the Optical Sales team, you'll be trained deeply an all-commercial aspect and you will be an integral part of our growth journey, helping us forge strategic partnerships, elevate our customer base, and drive revenue change.

The ideal candidate will assist in the strategy necessary to achieve profit, volume and share growth targets. This person should be adaptable to the changing needs of the business will be able to effectively analyze/ communicate business performance and be able to shift focus accordingly. This person will need to be highly motivated to go into sales full time as well as being organized, goal oriented, proactive in their approach, with a positive, team-player attitude.

How you will contribute

·  Learn about the 3O’s brands portfolio, selling process, 3-tier system and sales within the eyewear industry
·  Prospect for new business opportunities while managing existing customer base, by visiting customers and provide value-added solutions
·  Attend industry events and plan trunk shows for high volume accounts
·  Improve visibility and elevate the presence of our brands in the POS of our accounts by working with the Trade Marketing team in the pop allocation, product merchandising ant other in-store Marketing activities
·  Leverage data by embracing technology to develop and push sales
·  Conduct sales data analysis, trend analysis, competitors' analysis, business results analysis, and general reporting
·  Support the sales organization on ad hoc requests.

Who you are

·  Current Senior or recent graduation (with the past year) with a degree in Sales, Business Management, Economics, Marketing, or similar fields
·  Passion for luxury and fashion
·  A dynamic, proactive, passionate, enthusiastic, and curious individual, fast learner and committed to teamwork, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
·  A strong team player and excellent communicator with entrepreneurship autonomy and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence decision-makers
·  Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities, and execute plans effectively
·  Proficiency in English; Spanish or Italian are a plus
·  Availability to travel and relocate across the US if needed
·  CRM or SAP experience appreciated
·  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

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.

Salary Range: $21-23hr

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