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Job description
Brand Ambassador For Chicago Metro Area
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.
We are currently seeking a Brand Ambassador for Chicago Metro Area, who will report to the Mid West District Director, as part of our Core US Sales team.
Your opportunity
Deliver net sales targets by brand in the assigned territory - opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists (3Os).
Build the appropriate and qualitative door distribution, ensuring each brand is preserving its DNA.
Develop strong relationships with customers, built on a long term partnership aimed at maximizing the sell through.
Build a balanced brand sales portfolio
How you will contribute
Present and maximize the sell in of optical frames and sunglasses.
Work with the customers to maximize the sell-through through visibility projects and trade marketing activations.
Provide in store training to maximize sales.
Provide timely and accurate reporting
Synergize with the other sales Divisions of Kering Eyewear to achieve a balanced brand sales portfolio
Who you are
Proven track record of growing sales and building door distribution among wholesale customers.
Strong relationships with customers built on service and trust.
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
University degree or equivalent experience
Experience within fashion, luxury, cosmetics, consumer goods environments
Available to travel up to 80% of time to visit clients
Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Based out of Chicago Metro Area
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. 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.
Pay Range for this role: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 salary per year. Salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to: job level, market location, internal equity, job-related skill set and know-how, experience, and/or individual performance. You will also gain an amazing benefits package, including Health insurance coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee wellness program, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and Disability insurance, 401-k retirement savings plan with company match, Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time and Vacation, Paid Bereavement, Employee Assistance Program, Product Discounts. All plans are subject to eligibility requirements.
Job Type: Regular
Start Date:
Schedule: Full time
Organization: Kering Eyewear USA Inc.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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