Kering Eyewear Optical Trainer

Paris France

Monday, December 9, 2024

Kering Eyewear is a global leader in high-end and luxury eyewear, developing a portfolio of internationally renowned brands such as Cartier, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Chloé, and Alexander McQueen. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets attractive optical and sunglass frames in high-value segments within the Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle domains. With expertise in the optical market, Kering Eyewear aims to innovate and push the boundaries of each brand within a high-potential market, both artistically and commercially, in a creative environment. Kering Eyewear is a subsidiary of the Kering Group.

1. Understand the business model and brand objectives, focusing on brand DNA, heritage, collections, features, and technical aspects.
2. Implement technical training programs for various target groups (store sales teams, Brand Ambassadors, optical schools) in France and BELUX.
3. Conduct training through various formats (classroom training, in-store training, field coaching, webinars, etc.).
4. Organize tour plans based on KPIs and priorities set by commercial management.
5. Define actions to be taken with clients to achieve objectives.
6. Customize training materials provided by headquarters to meet specific market needs.
7. Support teams during local sales events by highlighting technical aspects of products during collection presentations.
8. Collaborate with optical trainers from other markets to share strategies and best practices.
9. Conduct competitive analysis of learning tools and programs and report findings to headquarters.
10. Demonstrate curiosity and proactivity in seeking new training solutions and methodologies.
11. Manage and optimize travel to ensure cost-effectiveness.

1. 3-4 years of experience in a similar role
2. Degree in Optics and Optometry

1. Willingness to travel 80% of the time (field-based position)
2. Excellent content creation and writing skills
3. Proficiency in English
4. Proficiency in MS Office and excellent command of PowerPoint
5. Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods
6. Strong results orientation and deadline adherence
7. Dynamic, proactive, flexible, and curious, committed to teamwork
8. Strong team spirit and excellent communication, entrepreneurial mindset, autonomy, and problem-solving skills
9. Passionate and enthusiastic about optical training and product development
10. Driving license

3-4 years of experience in a similar role.

Degree in Optics and Optometry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Kering Eyewear and actively contribute to business development within a successful company in a global luxury group offering endless opportunities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, with a commitment to fostering internal mobility. The shared vision promotes leadership skills and helps each employee reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling work environment. Kering Eyewear is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating applications without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.