- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €35,000/year
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Industry
- Eyewear & Vision Care
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
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 Wholesale Brand Ambassador responsible for sales growth and brand performance across Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and San Marino, with travel required 80% of the time. The role covers client and territory management, collection launches, selective distribution, in-store visibility and merchandising, training, competitor and product analysis, reporting, and client feedback. The applicable collective agreement is for employees of eyewear and related product manufacturers; the initial indicative gross annual salary is €35,000, with an annual variable sales bonus.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage clients across the assigned market.
- Develop a focused sales plan based on priorities and sales-cycle activities.
- Plan and conduct client visits to achieve established quantitative and qualitative KPIs.
- Build constructive relationships with store managers and retail business owners.
- Achieve sales targets.
- Support each collection launch for the assigned brands.
- Ensure and monitor the brands’ placement and performance in stores.
- Maintain an appropriate product assortment in stores.
- Optimize and monitor product distribution in line with selective distribution guidelines.
- Manage and optimize brand presence in stores, negotiating and increasing visibility.
- Ensure brand distribution complies with merchandising guidelines and standards.
- Deliver product, brand and trade marketing training.
- Provide accurate visit reports and gather client feedback on products and brands.
- Analyze and report competitor activity, including brands, products, visibility and events.
- Analyze in-store product performance through sell-out data, pricing, colors and styles.
- Manage selective distribution contracts and survey activities.
- Act as the point of reference for client feedback and needs concerning the assigned brands.
Qualifications
- Secondary school diploma or university degree.
- At least 2 years of experience in wholesale sales roles.
- Experience in eyewear, watches and jewelry, cosmetics, or food and beverage.
- Willingness to travel 80% of the time.
- Good knowledge of English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong results orientation.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Analytical and planning abilities.
- Proactivity and initiative.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years in wholesale sales roles.
Education
Secondary school diploma or university degree.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 35,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual variable sales bonus; additional benefits and initiatives in accordance with company policies, in addition to those provided under the applicable collective agreement and legislation.
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.
About Cerulean
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