Kering Eyewear Area Sales Manager
Join Kering Eyewear in London as an Area Sales Manager. Drive sales and manage business relationships in the luxury eyewear sector.
Overview
Kering Eyewear, a subsidiary of the renowned Kering Group, stands as a global leader in the luxury and high-end eyewear sector, specializing in frames and sunglasses. The company is committed to designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing the most coveted eyewear in the luxury and sport & lifestyle segments. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Kering Eyewear empowers its brands to push boundaries and achieve both artistic and financial success.
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 new brand launches.
- Ensure brand integrity through appropriate distribution and in-store presentation.
- Research and target new customer opportunities.
- Plan effective store visits to achieve key performance indicators.
- Present and sell-in new collections to clients.
- Conduct in-store training for retailer sales staff on brands, products, and marketing activities.
- Ensure adequate stock levels and support stock management processes.
- Implement trade marketing activities in collaboration with the trade marketing team.
- Collect and manage sell-out reports and customer orders.
- Ensure visual merchandising aligns with distribution strategy and manage point-of-sale marketing materials.
- Optimize brand presence and visibility in-store through negotiation and dedicated space management.
- Provide exceptional customer service and manage order and delivery follow-through.
- Assist the Finance department with invoice 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 essential.
- Full clean driving license.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 2 years in field sales roles within relevant industries.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK. 435 luxury roles are listed in London on Cerulean, 17 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the England region, Cerulean lists 543 open positions — 18 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 570 open roles in UK, including 19 added in the last 48 hours.
Benefits
Opportunity to join a leading luxury group with endless possibilities for learning and growth. Kering promotes talent development and internal mobility, offering a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
Culture
Kering is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing diversity in all its forms. The company promotes leadership skills and supports employees in reaching their full potential, adapting to a changing world with creativity 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.