Kering Eyewear Junior Trade Events Specialist

Milan • Italy

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Kering Eyewear, a subsidiary of the global luxury group Kering, stands as a leader in the luxury and high-end eyewear market, specializing in frames and sunglasses. The company is renowned for its portfolio of powerful brands and its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Kering Eyewear designs, develops, manufactures, and markets desirable eyewear, empowering its brands to excel in both luxury and sport & lifestyle segments.

1. Support the Trade Events Manager in organizing and executing a variety of events, including sales campaigns and local trade activations, from initial planning to post-event evaluation.
2. Assist in all phases of event execution, ensuring smooth operations and luxury client engagement.
3. Coordinate event logistics and materials, ensuring timely delivery and excellence in execution.
4. Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support event design, logistics, and vendor management.
5. Map and process event-related costs in SAP and assist in budget monitoring.
6. Liaise with Finance for supplier invoice management and ensure proper documentation and archiving.
7. Ensure all trade events align with brand and corporate guidelines, marketing strategy, and customer experience standards.
8. Contribute to the development of event guidelines and ensure compliance with corporate processes.
9. Track and report event performance metrics to support continuous improvement and maximize ROI.
10. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities in events and trade shows.
11. Support in drafting internal reports, organizing team meetings, and sharing best practices.

1. Degree in economics and/or marketing
2. Experience in events management, trade marketing, or brand activation

1. Fluent in English and Italian
2. Highly detail-oriented and precise
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
4. Collaborative team player
5. Flexible and open to international travel
6. Curious and eager to learn

Experience in events management, trade marketing, or brand activation is preferred.

Degree in economics and/or marketing

This role offers the opportunity to join a thriving company within a global luxury group, with endless possibilities for learning and growth. Kering is committed to talent development and fostering internal mobility, promoting leadership skills in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is dedicated to building a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in all its forms enriches the workplace. The company fosters an environment where talent can be expressed individually and collectively, adapting to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Kering welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.