Kering Eyewear Retail Excellence Manager

Milan • Italy

Friday, February 14, 2025

Kering Eyewear, a distinguished entity within the global luxury conglomerate Kering, stands as a leader in the luxury and high-end eyewear sector, encompassing frames and sunglasses. The company excels in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing the most coveted eyewear in the luxury and sport lifestyle segments. Kering Eyewear empowers its brands to transcend limitations, fostering innovation and leadership in the eyewear industry while realizing their artistic and financial aspirations sustainably.

1. Implement technical training programs for various roles including Sales Associates, Brand Ambassadors, and LABs within the assigned area.
2. Execute training programs using diverse formats such as classroom training, in-store training, on-field coaching, and webinars.
3. Collaborate with various sales channels to understand different business models and define effective training strategies.
4. Coordinate and serve as the main point of reference for training plans agreed with key channels.
5. Customize training materials provided by headquarters to meet specific market needs.
6. Support local sales events by reinforcing technical messages during collections' presentations.
7. Conduct efficient store visits aligned with key channel priorities and objectives, while also monitoring competitors.
8. Analyze key performance indicators to measure training relevance and effectiveness.
9. Control and monitor the travel budget to ensure cost-effectiveness.
10. Proactively search for new and efficient training solutions and methodologies.
11. Understand brand business models and objectives, focusing on brand DNA, heritage, collections, product features, and technicalities.

1. 3-4 years of experience in a similar role
2. Degree in Optics and Optometry or previous experience in the Optical Industry

1. Excellent training content creation and copywriting skills
2. Fluency in Italian and English
3. Proficiency in MS Office with advanced expertise in PowerPoint
4. Familiarity with both traditional and modern training methods
5. Strong focus on results and adherence to deadlines
6. Dynamic, proactive, flexible, and curious
7. Strong team player and excellent communicator with an entrepreneurial spirit
8. Autonomy and problem-solving skills
9. Passion and enthusiasm for optical training and product development
10. Willingness to travel 60% of the time within the EMEA region

3-4 years of experience in a similar role within the optical industry.

Degree in Optics and Optometry or equivalent experience in the Optical Industry.

The 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 and helping employees reach their full potential.

Kering is dedicated to building a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation enriches the workplace. The company fosters an environment where employees can express their talents individually and collectively, adapting to a changing world.