KERING EYEWEAR Sports Partnership Specialist
Milan (Città metropolitana di Milano) Marketing
Job description
About Us Kering Eyewear is the world leader in Luxury and High-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.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for a proactive and talented Sports Partnership Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will support the development of innovative strategies to activate our outdoor & lifestyle brand sponsorships.
How you will contribute
· With the support of your manager, develop innovative strategies to activate brand sponsorships (product displays, brand activations, experiential marketing initiatives, and exclusive experiences for participants).
· Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partners, industry influencers, and other stakeholders to ensure partnerships and maximize brand visibility opportunities.
· Act as a brand ambassador during sponsored events, ensuring that brand values and messages are effectively communicated.
· Monitor and evaluate the success of sponsored events, tracking key performance indicators.
· With the support of your manager, manage budgets for sponsored events, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
· Serve as the main point of contact for the operational management of event-related activities.
· Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and new sponsorship opportunities in related fields.
Who you are
· Degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field
· 3+ years of experience as Sports Partnership specialist or in a similar role, preferably within the sport or lifestyle sectors
· Proven experience in the sponsorship world within the fields of sport, music, or lifestyle
· Strong project management skills
· Proficiency in budget management
· Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
· Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and the ability to execute innovative sponsorship activations
· Passion for sports, outdoor and lifestyle culture
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.
· Full time
· Europe
· Italy