09/18/2026
KERING EYEWEAR Assistant Business Development Manager
Kering Eyewear - Regular
Hong Kong - Hong Kong SAR
Kering Eyewear, part of the global Luxury group Kering, is the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment. We design, develop, manufacture, and distribute eyewear that blends creativity, innovation, and quality. Our portfolio spans a wide range of iconic brands including Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Valentino, Chloé, Alaïa, Montblanc, Dunhill, Puma, and our proprietary brands LINDBERG, Maui Jim, and Zeal Optics. By combining industry expertise with a commitment to sustainability, we help our brands redefine design and craft eyewear that captivates consumers worldwide.
How you will contribute
- Support the development and expansion of the Asia Pacific LINDBERG & Maui Jim business and distribution network in close collaboration with regional leadership.
- Identify new business opportunities and growth potential within existing accounts.
- Assist in preparing annual business plans, sales forecasts and market development strategies
- Support the implementation of well-defined commercial plans based on market opportunities to capture and win market shares through sales, expanding both geographical footprint and assortment depth.
- Ensure timely follow-up on commercial and operational topics.
- Present LINDBERG and Maui Jim products and services to existing and potential partners and key clients through direct communication, including face-to-face meetings, calls, and email correspondence.
- Represent LINDBERG and Maui Jim with a professional manner and polished appearance at industry events, trade shows, fairs, design days, and brand seminars across the region
- Monitor sales performance and provide regular analysis and recommendations. Analyze sell-in and sell-out data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Coordinate communication between headquarters and regional markets.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Product, Training, and Commercial Operations) to align channel activities, commercial plans, and brand guidelines.
- Monitor regional competitor activities, market trends, and product sell-through performance to identify business growth opportunities.
- Undertake travel across the APAC region as required for client meetings, optical store visits, and commercial events
- Perform other ad-hoc business development duties as assigned by the company from time to time.
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree or above.
- 2 to 4 years of business development, wholesale sales, or account management experience, preferably within luxury goods, fashion, optical, or premium consumer goods.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; proficiency in Asian languages (e.g., Cantonese, Mandarin) or/and Italian is an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills with a client-focused attitude.
- Capable of hands-on problem solving, working independently, prioritizing tasks under tight timelines, and demonstrating strong attention to detail.
- proficiency in Italian is an advantage
Why work 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.