Kering Eyewear District Director

Kering Eyewear is a leading luxury eyewear company and part of the Kering Group, a global luxury conglomerate that develops renowned brands in fashion, leather goods, and jewelry. Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear designs, develops, and distributes eyewear for a diverse portfolio of 13 brands, including LINDBERG, Maui Jim, Gucci, Cartier, and Saint Laurent.

1. Lead, mentor, and coach brand ambassadors to achieve their highest potential through consistent training and goal planning.
2. Drive and maximize sales performance to consistently achieve sales budget objectives while ensuring operational integrity.
3. Support proper routing and consistent store visits; co-travel with sales brand ambassadors.
4. Build and nurture relationships with customers, maintaining a strong market presence.
5. Contribute to the enhancement of sales company processes and liaise with all departments involved.
6. Build and implement business plans for top customers based on structured targets and investment needs.
7. Monitor KPIs regarding productivity, sales, and customer service to identify opportunities and create strategic action plans.
8. Track sales and status reports by brand ambassador and execute recovery plans.
9. Analyze sales/business trends and develop strategic action plans.
10. Evaluate distribution and identify elevation opportunities.
11. Provide bottom-up forecasting and implement strategies for gap closure.
12. Actively search and understand market competition to gain market share.
13. Promote brand awareness and establish market/store presence.
14. Drive and deliver on local, regional, and national selling events.
15. Demonstrate effective managerial competencies and enforce synergy and teamwork.
16. Partner with Regional VP and HR on complex employee relations issues and performance reviews.
17. Attract, recruit, and retain a high-performing team and build a talent pipeline.
18. Ensure a consistent and branded onboarding experience for new hires.
19. Collaborate with the training department on new product and service trainings.

1. Experience of at least 7 years in sales management, with experience in a district role.
2. Experience within healthcare/eyecare industries, outdoor brands, fashion, luxury, cosmetics, and/or consumer goods environments.
3. Operates with a high degree of ethics and integrity.
4. Strong business acumen and highly analytical.
5. Proven track record of growing sales and building door distribution among optical, optometrist, ophthalmologist, sunglass, and lifestyle retailers.

1. Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
2. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
3. Strategic and focused on end results.
4. Decisive and collaborates with a team to develop strategies.
5. Flexible, adaptable, reliable, and able to work well under pressure.
6. Extremely well organized with excellent project management skills.
7. Ability to quickly assess and anticipate needs and provide high-quality service.
8. Experience managing business-to-business relationships.

At least 7 years in sales management, with experience in a district role, preferably within healthcare/eyecare industries, outdoor brands, fashion, luxury, cosmetics, and/or consumer goods environments.

Opportunity to join a thriving company in a global luxury group with endless possibilities to learn and grow. Commitment to fostering internal mobility and promoting leadership skills.

Kering Eyewear promotes a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The company values leadership skills and encourages employees to reach their full potential.