Kering Eyewear Brand Ambassador (Illinois)

Summary

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.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Brand Ambassador for Chicago Metro Area, who will report to the Mid West District Director, as part of our Core US Sales team.

Your opportunity

• Deliver Net Sales Targets by brand in the assigned territory - Opticians, Optometrists and Ophtalmologists (3Os).
• Build the appropriate and qualitative door distribution, ensuring each brand is preserving its DNA.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, built on a long term partnership aimed at maximizing the sell through.
• Build a balanced brand sales portfolio

How you will contribute

• Present and maximize the sell in of Optical frames and Sunglasses.
• Work with the customers to maximize the sell-through through visibility projects and trade marketing activations.
• Provide in store training to maximize sales.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting
• Synergize with the other sales Divisions of Kering Eyewear to achieve a balanced brand sales portfolio

Who you are

• Proven track record of growing sales and building door distribution among wholesale customers.
• Strong relationships with customers built on service and trust.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
• University Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience within fashion, luxury, cosmetics, consumer goods environments
• Available to travel up to 80% of time to visit clients
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Based out of Chicago Metro Area

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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required.

Pay Range for this role: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 salary per year.

Salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to: job level, market location, internal equity, job-related skill set and know-how, experience, and/or individual performance.

You will also gain an amazing benefits package, including Health insurance coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee wellness program, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and Disability insurance, 401-k retirement savings plan with company match, Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time and Vacation, Paid Bereavement, Employee Assistance Program, Product Discounts. All plans are subject to eligibility requirements.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2026-10-01

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Kering Eyewear USA Inc.