KERING EYEWEAR – In-Store / Visual Merchandising Specialist Belgium & Luxembourg

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.