Brand Ambassador

About us

Kering Eyewear is the world leader in Luxury and Hi-End Eyewear (Frames & Sunglasses), developing a unique ‘ensemble’ of powerful brands.

We design, develop, manufacture and market to customers and consumers, the most desirable frames and sunglasses in two fast growing segments: Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle.

Through our industry expertise, we empower our brands to go beyond their limits in this high potential business category, supporting their capacity to lead and innovate in Eyewear, to realize their artistic and financial potential, in the most imaginative and sustainable manner.

We are currently seeking a Brand Ambassador who will report to Senior Sales Manager as part of our dynamic Sales Team in Japan.

How you will contribute

Client Portfolio Coverage

• Define work plan based on “sales cycle” priorities and activities.
• Guarantee an effective visit planning in order to achieve KPI in terms of frequency of visits per store cluster.

Client Relationship

• Build constructive relationships with Merchandise Manager, Store Manager and dedicated associates
• Act as Brands’ point of reference for client’s feedbacks and needs.

Brand Performance

• Ensure the achievement of sales objectives.
• Sell in and sell out
• Support the launch of each collection release.
• Guarantee and monitor the brand penetration in the stores.
• Ensure adequate level of assortment and stock in the points of sales.
• Optimize and monitor product distribution in compliance with selective distribution guidelines.

In Store

• Manage and optimize brand presence by negotiating and increasing in store brand visibility.
• Ensure compliance with Brands’ Merchandising guidelines & standards in the stores.
• Maintain Image of Brands at Retail complying with guidelines to protect Brand Equity.

Training

• Ensure implementation of training activities for the Trade regarding products, brand and trade marketing.

Reporting

• Provide timely and accurate reporting of visits, gathering customer’s feedback on products and brands.
• Analyze and report information on competitors’ activities (brands/products/visibility/events).
• Analyze best and worst sellers (i.e. the best selling price points, colors or styles).

Who you are

• Requirements

• University Degree
• Min 5-years of experience in sales on-the-field
• Experience within fashion / luxury, cosmetics, FMCG environments
• Solid background in Trade Marketing and Visual Merchandising
• Available to travel
• Computer literate (Microsoft suite)
• Japanese native speaker

• Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strong achievement orientation
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Analytical attitude & learning capability

• Ideal Candidate

• At least 2 year sales experience.
• Good computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to prepare reports and use of appropriate mode of communication
• Proven experience in planning, executing and delivery of Sales strategies and expense
• Management.
• Strong commercial attitude and result-oriented mindset;
• Good team work & communication skill
• Fluent English, and local language

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.