Kering Head of Media Trading

About Kering

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group that houses a portfolio of high-end fashion, leather goods, jewelry and eyewear maisons such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and others. The Group positions creativity, craftsmanship and sustainability at the centre of its strategy and offers a multinational, matrixed environment where brand stewardship, cross-brand collaboration and commercial excellence are priorities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and lead Group media buying strategy and operating framework to maximise value delivery (media cost efficiency, premium visibility, innovation access and added value).
• Negotiate and manage global media partnerships and deals across all media types and markets (40+), including Joint Business Partnerships (JBPs) and global/local agreements.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with media agencies, media partners and internal stakeholders (brands, Procurement, Legal).
• Monitor partnership and trading performance across markets through frequent investment reporting and analysis; organise and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Benchmark Group and brand media spend versus competitors and deliver quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategy.
• Lead media investment audits covering productivity, cost benchmarks, AVBs and contract compliance.
• Act as an external ambassador for Kering Media to strengthen the Group’s industry influence and access to innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in media trading or media buying, preferably agency-side or in a global client role.
• Proven track record leading trading for global clients, with experience negotiating large-scale, multi-market media agreements.
• Established, trust-based network of media partners and demonstrable ability to secure premium value and innovations.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial and analytical skills with experience in media audits and cost benchmarking.
• Strong leadership qualities: autonomous, rigorous, collaborative and able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Fluent English (mandatory); French and Italian considered advantageous.
• Experience or affinity with luxury, retail or premium-brand environments is a plus.

Skills

Experience

At least 15 years in media trading/buying roles, with prior responsibility for global clients or multi-market trading. Background may be agency-side (trading lead) or client-side with demonstrable experience negotiating and managing global media partnerships and audits.

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent) in marketing, communications, business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in media and advertising.

Workplace

Culture

Kering promotes a creative, collaborative and performance-oriented workplace with a strong emphasis on sustainability and inclusion. The Group values diversity and seeks leaders who can drive cross-brand initiatives while fostering ethical partnerships and commercial excellence.

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