Kering Eyewear Area Sales Manager
Join Kering Eyewear in Copenhagen as an Area Sales Manager. Drive sales and build relationships in the luxury eyewear sector. Apply now!
Overview
Kering Eyewear, a distinguished entity within the global luxury conglomerate Kering, is a leader in the high-end eyewear sector. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, Kering Eyewear designs, develops, manufactures, and markets an ensemble of powerful brands, offering both luxury and sport & lifestyle frames and sunglasses. As part of Kering, the company benefits from a rich heritage of luxury and a commitment to sustainability, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and develop business relationships with opticians, regional department stores, and independent customers.
- Drive sales and achieve budget targets by building a qualitative distribution network.
- Evaluate new customer positioning and suitability for launching new brands and collections.
- Maintain brand integrity by ensuring product distribution aligns with brand standards.
- Research and target new customers.
- Plan effective store visits to achieve key performance indicators related to visit frequency, brand visibility, and sell-out per store.
- Conduct brand presentations and sell-in of new collections.
- Provide in-store training to retailer's sales staff on brands, products, and marketing activities.
- Ensure adequate stock levels in points of sale and support stock management processes.
- Implement trade marketing activities to maximize customer sell-out.
- Collect sell-out reports from customers and manage orders in collaboration with the customer services department.
- Ensure visual merchandising aligns with Kering's distribution strategy and manage point-of-sale marketing material installations.
- Optimize brand presence in stores by negotiating and increasing brand visibility.
- Ensure high-level customer service and manage order and delivery follow-through.
- Assist the finance department with invoice, debit, and credit note queries.
- Handle client commercial return requests in line with corporate policy.
Qualifications
- More than 2 years of experience in field sales roles within fashion, accessories, lifestyle, cosmetics, or high-end consumer goods.
- Experience in the eyewear sector is advantageous but not required.
- Field-based role requiring up to 80% travel.
- Full clean driving license.
Skills
Experience
More than 2 years in field sales roles within relevant industries, with a proven track record.
Workplace
The role is situated in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark. There are currently 22 open positions in Copenhagen on Cerulean. Across Denmark, Cerulean lists 34 open roles.
Benefits
Opportunity to join a thriving company within a global luxury group, with endless possibilities for learning and growth. Commitment to talent development and fostering internal mobility.
Culture
Kering Eyewear promotes a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture, valuing diversity in all its forms. The company encourages leadership skills and supports employees in reaching their full potential in a stimulating environment. As part of Kering, the company is committed to sustainability and innovation.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.