Kering Eyewear Area Sales Manager

Drammen • Norway

Monday, June 23, 2025

Kering Eyewear, a distinguished division of the global luxury conglomerate Kering, stands at the forefront of the luxury and high-end eyewear industry. Renowned for its innovative approach, Kering Eyewear designs, develops, manufactures, and markets an exquisite collection of frames and sunglasses under a portfolio of powerful brands. The company is committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity and sustainability, empowering its brands to achieve their artistic and financial potential.

1. Manage and develop business relationships with opticians, regional department stores, and independent customers.
2. Drive sales and achieve budget targets by building a qualitative distribution network.
3. Evaluate new customers for brand and collection launches.
4. Maintain brand integrity by ensuring appropriate product distribution and in-store presentation.
5. Research and target new customers.
6. Plan effective store visits to achieve KPIs related to visit frequency, brand visibility, and sell-out.
7. Conduct brand presentations and sell-in new collections.
8. Provide in-store training to retailers' sales staff on brands, products, and marketing activities.
9. Ensure adequate stock levels and support stock management administration.
10. Implement trade marketing activities to maximize customer sell-out.
11. Collect and manage sell-out reports and orders in cooperation with the customer services department.
12. Ensure visual merchandising aligns with Kering's distribution strategy and manage Point of Sale marketing material.
13. Optimize brand presence in stores by negotiating increased visibility.
14. Ensure high customer service standards and manage order and delivery follow-through.
15. Assist the Finance department with invoice and credit note queries.
16. Handle client commercial returns requests in line with corporate policy.

1. More than 2 years of experience in field sales roles within fashion, accessories, lifestyle, cosmetics, or high-end consumer goods.

1. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
2. Sales-driven mindset with business expansion capabilities.
3. Strong customer relationship management skills.
4. Negotiation and influencing skills.
5. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
6. Excellent organizational skills and sales process management.

Over 2 years of experience in field sales roles, preferably within the fashion, accessories, lifestyle, cosmetics, or high-end consumer goods industries. Experience in the eyewear sector is advantageous.

Kering Eyewear offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for talent development and internal mobility within a global luxury group.

Kering Eyewear fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, valuing diversity in all its forms. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The work environment promotes leadership skills and supports employees in reaching their full potential.