KERING EYEWEAR BRAND MANAGER

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.
Your opportunity We are currently seeking a Brand Manager as part of our dynamic Marketing team in Milan.
How you will contribute Collection management and sales analysis.
Establish the product strategy based on corporate strategies in cooperation with your manager (product, assortment, pricing).
Structure in coordination with the Design team the annual collection plan for the brand in terms of active and new styles per category by combining.
market and sales analysis, brand objectives and design developments.
Prepare detailed product briefs for the Design team, summarising market needs, indicating n° of models, key features, pricing and cost targets.
Manage consistency between style, positioning, sales conditions and range highlights for all markets in all distribution networks.
Ensure a constant influx of new ideas in terms of materials, technologies, new product features, co-marketing opportunities or strategic alliances for the product development team through supplier or consumer analysis Propose the pricing strategy for the brand under management, monitoring its effective roll-out with respect to Brand image and Positioning.
Brand Management.
Fully understand the Brand DNA in terms of essence, history, style, values, personality, target consumers in order to become the "gatekeeper" Develop the annual marketing plan ensuring brand objectives, strategic lines, activities and key facts including quarterly plans by Region Develop the annual communication plan for the brand, managing it in collaboration with the PR & Comm team  Manage and control the annual marketing budget, allocating the right resources and investments to the various activities in order to achieve objectives.
Keep all internal and external departments aligned and informed on all PR and press office activities, advertising shoots, videos, packaging, POS materials, newsletters, etc.
Monitoring markets and competitors.
Monitor and analyse the global eyewear market in order to define trends and growth opportunities for the managed brand.
Enrich its market knowledge through regular market visits.
Study local and international competitors in terms of product offering, design, distribution and marketing activities.
Analysing consumer behaviour worldwide.
Commercial support.
Prepare presentations for the sales force/customers/brand showroom.
Support the development of training tools with the relevant team.
Support sales through collection and brand presentations during Brand showrooms, customer meetings (Key Accounts) and sales force activities.
Support the definition of the collection assortment for each customer segment and Region.
Prepare catalogues, leaflets, training materials to support the sales team.
Who you are 4-5 years of experience in the same role Experience preferably in eyewear, watch & jewellery, beauty & cosmetics, fashion or accessories Master’s degree in marketing or business administration Result-oriented, problem-solving skills Dynamic, proactive, flexible, curious, committed to teamwork Excellent communication and relationship building skills Fluent in English and Italian Why work with us This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a thriving team 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.
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