Kering Eyewear Sales Brand Ambassador Apprentice

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.

Kering Eyewear seeks a Sales Brand Ambassador Apprentice to support optical account growth, develop customer relationships, improve in-store brand visibility and analyze sales performance. The role includes training across commercial activities and requires availability to travel and relocate within the US if needed; pay during the initial apprenticeship is $23–$25 per hour.

Role & Responsibilities

• Learn the 3O’s brand portfolio, selling process, three-tier system and eyewear-industry sales.
• Prospect for new business while managing existing accounts; visit customers and provide value-added solutions.
• Attend industry events and plan trunk shows for high-volume accounts.
• Improve brand visibility and presence at account points of sale by working with Trade Marketing on point-of-purchase allocation, product merchandising and other in-store marketing activities.
• Use data and technology to develop and drive sales.
• Conduct sales, trend, competitor and business-results analyses, and prepare general reports.
• Support the sales organization with ad hoc requests.
• Assist with strategies to achieve profit, volume and market-share growth targets; analyze and communicate business performance, adapting focus to changing business needs.

Qualifications

• Currently a senior or graduated within the past year with a degree in Sales, Business Management, Economics, Marketing or a similar field.
• Passion for luxury and fashion.
• Dynamic, proactive, passionate, enthusiastic and curious, with the ability to learn quickly, work as part of a team and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player and excellent communicator, with entrepreneurial autonomy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build rapport and influence decision-makers.
• Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities and execute plans effectively.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Availability to travel and relocate within the US if needed.
• CRM or SAP experience is appreciated.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Skills

Education

Currently a senior or graduated within the past year with a degree in Sales, Business Management, Economics, Marketing or a similar field.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 23 to USD 25 per hour.

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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