Kering Eyewear Area Sales Manager

Kering Eyewear, a subsidiary of the global luxury conglomerate Kering, stands as a preeminent leader in the luxury and high-end eyewear market, offering an unparalleled portfolio of esteemed brands. The company is renowned for designing, developing, producing, and marketing some of the most coveted optical frames and sunglasses, catering to both the luxury and sport & lifestyle segments.

1. Lead, motivate, and develop the sales team within the assigned region.
2. Manage and ensure the achievement of sales targets for proprietary brands and the entire regional team.
3. Act as a liaison between the Head of Sales and the field sales team.
4. Serve as a mentor and point of contact for new employees, including structured onboarding.
5. Review and analyze weekly reports from team members.
6. Participate in the selection, interviewing, and decision-making process for new hires.
7. Approve and coordinate vacation requests within the team.
8. Create and analyze sales metrics to derive actionable insights.
9. Facilitate the individual development of team members in daily sales activities.
10. Co-develop and implement distribution strategies with the Head of Sales and Field Sales Manager.
11. Develop and execute innovative sales strategies.
12. Personally manage and strategically develop selected top clients.

1. Over 4 years of field sales experience with proven success in fashion, accessories, lifestyle, cosmetics, or premium consumer goods.
2. Native German speaker with excellent English proficiency.
3. Willingness to travel within the assigned territory (80%).
4. Valid driver's license with no infractions.

1. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
2. Sales-oriented mindset with the ability to expand business and identify new opportunities.
3. Confident client interaction and comprehensive account management skills.
4. Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
5. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet seasonal and client-specific deadlines.
6. Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage and optimize the sales process.

Over 4 years of field sales experience in fashion, accessories, lifestyle, cosmetics, or premium consumer goods.

Kering Eyewear offers an inspiring and fulfilling work environment with numerous learning and development opportunities. The company is committed to talent development and actively supports internal career advancement.

Kering Eyewear fosters a diverse workforce, embracing gender, age, nationality, culture, religion, and sexual orientation as enriching elements of the workplace. The company is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. The work environment is designed to inspire leadership and support employees in realizing their full potential.