Kering Eyewear Brand Ambassador

About Kering Eyewear

Kering Eyewear is the specialist eyewear division of Kering, created to bring design excellence, brand stewardship, and commercial agility to some of the world’s most desirable luxury houses. As an employer, the company offers a dynamic, international environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep respect for brand identity converge. Its teams collaborate across design, product development, supply chain, marketing, and sales, supporting iconic maisons with precision and creativity. Kering Eyewear values entrepreneurial spirit, diversity, and responsible business practices, providing employees with the opportunity to shape a fast-growing luxury category within a global group committed to sustainability and long-term excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver Net Sales Targets by brand in the assigned Chicago Metro territory across opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists
• Build and maintain qualified door distribution ensuring each brand preserves its luxury positioning and DNA
• Develop strong long-term partnerships with customers to maximize sell-through performance
• Present and maximize sell-in of optical frames and sunglasses to wholesale customers
• Execute in-store training programs and trade marketing activations to drive sales velocity
• Provide timely and accurate sales reporting and business metrics
• Synergize across Kering Eyewear sales divisions to build a balanced brand portfolio
• Travel up to 80% to visit clients and manage accounts in assigned territory

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing sales and building door distribution among wholesale customers
• Strong relationships with opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists in the eyewear sector
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• University degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience within fashion, luxury, cosmetics, or consumer goods environments
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Based in or able to relocate to Chicago Metro Area

Skills

Experience

Proven track record of growing sales and building door distribution among wholesale customers in luxury, fashion, cosmetics, or consumer goods sectors. Experience developing and managing customer relationships in a fast-paced environment with strong service and trust orientation.

Education

University degree or equivalent professional experience in sales, business, or related field.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 140,000 to USD 160,000 per annum.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee wellness program, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life and Disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time and Vacation, Paid Bereavement, Employee Assistance Program, Product Discounts.

Culture

Kering Eyewear offers a dynamic, international workplace where entrepreneurial spirit, design excellence, and a deep understanding of luxury come together. As part of the Kering Group, it fosters collaboration, innovation, and responsible growth, empowering teams to shape distinctive eyewear experiences for some of the world’s most prestigious brands.

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