KERING EYEWEAR Senior Business Development Specialist / Assistant Business Development Manager

Job description

Kering Eyewear is the world leader in Luxury and Hi-End Eyewear (Frames & Sunglasses), developing a unique ‘ensemble’ of powerful brands. We design, develop, manufacture and market to customers and consumers, the most desirable frames and sunglasses in two fast growing segments: Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle. Through our industry expertise, we empower our brands to go beyond their limits in this high potential business category, supporting their capacity to lead and innovate in Eyewear, to realize their artistic and financial potential, in the most imaginative and sustainable manner.

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Senior Business Development Specialist / Assistant Business Development Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in identifying growth opportunities, fostering key partnerships, and supporting the expansion of Kering Eyewear’s footprint across the APAC region.

How you will contribute

·  Develop and implement strategic business development plans tailored to the APAC market.
·  Support LINDBERG & Maui Jim in the region through data analysis, performance tracking, and constant communication with local teams.
·  Act as the primary point of contact between the HQ in Italy and the local APAC teams to facilitate smooth communication and increase operational efficiency.
·  Coordinate and support activities of the Lindberg Sales team in Australia by working closely with the APAC team.
·  Assist the Lindberg Sales team in Australia with daily operational issues and challenges.
·  Develop channels and brand strategies aligned with corporate guidelines, including distribution, trading terms, sales policies, and go-to-market promotional plans.
·  Manage the development, execution, monitoring, and review of the business plan by collaborating across multiple functions in APAC head office.
·  Leverage brand resources to create and promote commercial plans, including local and international trade events and optical channel activities.
·  Monitor competitors and provide insights from a comprehensive business perspective.
·  Present products and services to existing and potential clients through face-to-face meetings, calls, and emails.
·  Support ad hoc sales and business development projects as assigned.

Who you are

Requirements

·  Bachelor's degree; excellent command of English; knowledge of Italian, Danish, Mandarin, Korean or Japanese is a plus; strong computer skills are essential.
·  3-5 years of sales or sales development experience, with at least 2 years in consumer goods wholesale/distribution. Experience in luxury or eyewear industry is a plus.
·  Confident negotiator with proven ability to close deals.
·  Hands-on problem solver with a proactive approach; capable of generating ideas and innovative solutions, thinking outside the box.
·  Strong communication skills across all channels, including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentations.
·  Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
·  Empathetic, positive attitude when engaging with people.
·  Multi-tasker capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering within deadlines.
·  Independent worker with a strong sense of responsibility.

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
·  Asie
·  Hong Kong SAR