Job Description

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.

We are looking for a Trade Marketing Executive who will report to the Trade Marketing Manager, based in New Delhi.

Your Mission

The Trade Marketing Executive will drive execution of trade marketing initiatives across the North & East region, ensuring strong in-store visibility, retail excellence, and brand consistency for Kering Eyewear brands. The role involves close coordination with sales teams, retail partners, and vendors to enhance consumer experience and support business growth.

How you will contribute

1. Trade Marketing Execution

• Execute annual trade marketing calendar across key accounts and independent opticians doors.

• Ensure timely rollout of BTL campaigns, promotions, and product launches.

• Coordinate with global/regional teams for asset adaptation and deployment.

2. Visual Merchandising & Retail Excellence

• Implement VM guidelines across stores and ensure brand compliance.

• Manage window displays, in-store branding, permanent fixture installation, and POP installations.

• Conduct regular store audits and share actionable insights.

3. Retail Activation & Launches

• Plan and execute in-store activations, product launches, and customer events.

• Support roadshows and trunk shows across the region.

• Coordinate with PR for integrated brand activations.

4. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with vendors for production, fabrication, and installation of VM elements.

• Ensure cost efficiency, timelines, and quality control.

• Work closely with internal sales teams and retail partners.

5. Budget Management

• Track and manage trade marketing budgets for the region

• Optimise spend allocation and maximise ROI

• Process invoices and maintain documentation for compliance

6. Reporting & Analysis

• Track performance of trade marketing initiatives across the region and maintain timely reports

• Monitor sell-out, productivity per door, and campaign effectiveness

• Share periodic reports with internal stakeholders and departments

Who you are

• 2–4 years of experience in Trade Marketing / Retail Marketing (luxury or premium preferred)

• Strong understanding of retail operations and visual merchandising

• Experience in managing multi-city execution and vendor coordination

• Good analytical and project management skills

• Willingness to travel extensively across North & East India

• Execution excellence & attention to detail

• Stakeholder management

• Budget planning & control

• Creativity with a strong sense of luxury aesthetics

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.

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.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2026-09-01

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Kering Eyewear India Private Limited