KERING EYEWEAR Brand Ambassador (Houston, TX)

Kering • Bridgewater, NJ

16d

About The Position

Kering Eyewear, part of the global Luxury group Kering, is the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment. We design, develop, manufacture, and distribute eyewear that blends creativity, innovation, and quality. Our portfolio spans a wide range of iconic brands including Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Valentino, Chloé, Alaïa, Montblanc, Dunhill, Puma, and our proprietary brands LINDBERG, Maui Jim, and Zeal Optics. By combining industry expertise with a commitment to sustainability, we help our brands redefine design and craft eyewear that captivates consumers worldwide. Job Description We are currently seeking a Sales Brand Ambassador in North Houston who will report to District Director Southern Texas, as part of our Core US team Your opportunity Deliver Net Sales Targets by brand in the assigned territory for Optical frames and Sunglasses - Opticians, Optometrists and Ophthalmologists (3Os). Develop strong relationships with customers built on a long-term partnership aimed at maximizing their sell through Visit assigned customers, dedicating at least 80% of the working time with clients at their place of business, to fulfill both sales and service expectations Build the appropriate door distribution in a qualitative manner, in accordance with the brands’ DNA. Build and maintain a balanced brand sales portfolio Collaborate with the customer for visibility and trade marketing projects, as well as in store training to maximize sales. Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Sales Director How You Will Contribute Present and maximize the sell in sales of Optical frames and Sunglasses. Work with the customer to maximize sell through sales with visibility and trade marketing programs. Provide in store training to maximize sales. Provide timely and accurate reporting.

Requirements

• Proven track record of growing sales and building door distribution among the 3Os.
• Strong relationships with customers built on service and trust.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Min 5-years of experience in Optical sales within the 3 Os.
• University Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience within fashion, luxury, cosmetics, consumer goods environments
• Available to travel up to 90% of time
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Residency in Houston Area

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver Net Sales Targets by brand in the assigned territory for Optical frames and Sunglasses - Opticians, Optometrists and Ophthalmologists (3Os).
• Develop strong relationships with customers built on a long-term partnership aimed at maximizing their sell through
• Visit assigned customers, dedicating at least 80% of the working time with clients at their place of business, to fulfill both sales and service expectations
• Build the appropriate door distribution in a qualitative manner, in accordance with the brands’ DNA.
• Build and maintain a balanced brand sales portfolio
• Collaborate with the customer for visibility and trade marketing projects, as well as in store training to maximize sales.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Sales Director
• Present and maximize the sell in sales of Optical frames and Sunglasses.
• Work with the customer to maximize sell through sales with visibility and trade marketing programs.
• Provide in store training to maximize sales.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees