Kering Eyewear Luxury 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 across the optician, optometrist, and ophthalmologist channels in British Columbia
• Build and maintain qualitative door distribution while preserving each brand's luxury positioning and DNA
• Develop long-term strategic partnerships with wholesale customers focused on maximizing sell-through performance
• Present and maximize the sell-in of optical frames and sunglasses to retail partners
• Execute visibility projects and trade marketing activations to drive in-store sales performance
• Conduct in-store training for retail staff to enhance product knowledge and sales competency
• Provide timely and accurate sales reporting and market intelligence
• Coordinate with other Kering Eyewear divisions to create a balanced multi-brand sales portfolio
• Attend regional and North American sales conferences, events, and meetings
• Travel extensively throughout the territory to maintain customer relationships and identify new business opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing sales and building door distribution among wholesale customers in eyewear or related luxury sectors
• University degree or professional optician diploma
• Extensive experience in eyewear or optical sales environments
• Background in fashion, luxury goods, cosmetics, or consumer goods industries
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships based on service excellence and trust
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel up to 90% of the time within assigned territory

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5–7 years of progressive sales experience in eyewear distribution, optical retail environments, or luxury goods wholesale channels. Demonstrated success in building door distribution networks and growing sales among professional practitioners (opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists) or equivalent wholesale customer bases. Prior experience working within a luxury conglomerate or premium consumer goods organization is highly valued.

Education

University degree or professional optician diploma required.

Workplace

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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