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Summary

About us

Kering Eyewear is the one and only Luxury Eyewear company.

Kering Eyewear is part of the Kering Group, a global Luxury group that develops a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry.

Kering Eyewear is the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment.
Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear is the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment. The Company designs, develops and distributes eyewear for a complete and well-balanced portfolio of 13 brands, which includes the Proprietary brands LINDBERG, the undisputed design luxury Danish eyewear company, and Maui Jim, recognized for its outstanding lens technology and distinctive Hawaiian heritage, as well as the Houses brands Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Chloé, Alexander McQueen, Montblanc, Dunhill, Alaïa and Puma.

We are currently seeking a Retail Excellence Manager (Visual Merchandising) East, as part of our Retail Excellence team.

Job Description

How you will contribute

• Improve distribution quality across the East Region by enhancing in-store presence and brand visibility.
• Partner with top accounts in the East Region to increase sell-out performance and revenue growth.
• Work with the Head of Sales and regional sales teams to define store lists, action plans, and objectives.
• Create activity plans (e.g., visual merchandising, training, cross-selling, trunk shows) for in-store specialists, to be reviewed with the Head of Retail Excellence. Set quarterly and annual targets.
• Analyze KPIs for in-store specialists in the East Region, providing insights and action plans to improve performance.
• Collaborate with Go-to-Market, Trade Marketing, and Training teams to ensure effective trade marketing execution in the East Region.
• Provide support to in-store specialists in the East Region, ensuring high standards in trade marketing execution. Conduct regular visits to top locations.
• Monitor sell-in, sell-out, and inventory data to assess client performance in the East Region. Identify new market opportunities and track competitor actions.
• Foster a culture focused on exceeding customer needs and expectations in the East Region.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the regional team. Regularly assess and drive performance.
• Oversee and manage the regional team’s travel and expense budget.
• Provide feedback for improvement, promoting a culture of operational excellence.
• Identify, recruit, develop, and retain top talent in your Region/team.

Who you are

• Proven experience in Trade Marketing, Retail Marketing, Visual merchandising or related field.
• +5 years of industry experience (Eyewear and/or Apparel, Fashion, Luxury, Cosmetics) both Retail and Wholesales
• Open to travel 70% Time (field-based position)
• Ability to be flexible and work within fast moving environments
• Mature personality, self-motivated, positive attitude
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent customer relationship capabilities
• Experience in “story telling”, presenting imaginative marketing solutions to clients/peers
• Pro-activity and Target focus
• Passion for brands and a commitment to excellence in execution.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving attitude
• Excellent Knowledge of Excel, Power Point

Why working with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Salary Range: $80,000-90,000 USD annually

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-11-17

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Kering Eyewear USA Inc.