09/17/2024
KERING EYEWEAR – In-Store / Visual Merchandising Specialist Belgium & Luxembourg
Kering Eyewear - Regular
BRUSSEL - Belgium
About us:
Kering Eyewear is the world leader in high-end and luxury frames by developing a portfolio of brands with a strong international reputation (Cartier, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Chloé, Alexander McQueen, etc.). We create, develop, manufacture and market the most attractive optical and sun frames in high value-added segments in the Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle sectors. Thanks to our expertise in the optical market, our ambition is to innovate, strengthen and exceed the limits that each of our brands offers within a market with strong potential, from both an artistic and commercial point of view, in a creative environment. Kering Eyewear is a subsidiary of the Kering Group.
We are currently looking for a field-based In-Store / Visual Merchandising Specialist for Belgium and Luxembourg, who will report to the In-Store Specialist & Sales Events Manager.
The opportunity:
The In-Store / Visual Merchandising Specialist ensures the presence of Kering Eyewear brands among opticians, guarantees visibility and sell-out, the execution of Trade Marketing activities at the local level and product training, in accordance with the organization of points of sale, brand guidelines and Go-to-Market strategies.
How you will contribute:
- Be the point of contact in terms of visual merchandising for an assigned customer portfolio
- Ensure compliance with the directives given by the Houses of the Kering Group
- Identify and develop Trade Marketing plans at the local level
- Negotiate privileged spaces for assigned brands
- Ensure maximum visibility in terms of POS for permanent and seasonal activities
- Guarantee the local implementation of the Trade Marketing strategy in key cities and among Top Clients
- Provide product training to designated customers
- Assist the sales team in presenting collections to customers, particularly during local sales events
- Assist the Marketing team in presenting products and brands to salespeople during seminars
- Assist teams in organizing in-store and showroom events
- Monitoring of sell-out results at certain points of sale
Who you are:
- University degree
- +2 years of experience in commerce or visual merchandising, preferably in the optical, fashion, luxury or beauty sectors
- Field-based experience required
- Mobility: travel for 80% of your time in Belgium and Luxembourg
- Good knowledge of the fashion and luxury markets
- Training skills
- Positive, proactive, results-oriented attitude and capable of self-motivation
- Good command of Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluent both in Dutch and French
- Good command of English
- Driving Licence required
Why work with us ?
This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and 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.