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.

Kering is looking for a Trade Marketing Graduate Trainee to support the UK, Nordics & Netherlands Trade Marketing Team in London.

Your opportunity

The Trade Marketing Graduate Trainee supports the Trade Marketing Manager and will also work alongside the Trade Marketing Executive and Junior Trade Marketing Executive.

How the Graduate Trade Marketing Trainee will contribute:

• Support the Trade Marketing team in the execution of Trade Marketing plans: from visibility to promo incentive and category management.
• POP materials management: checking availability, regular shipment to stores in line with the assigned budget.
• Prepare sell-in materials to help the sales force/In Store Specialist team.
• Prepare reports and provide analysis to monitor and support trade marketing projects.
• Be a point of reference for the In Store Specialist team: understand their needs, provide info or documents to help their daily work.
• Support the organisation of events and training.
• Graphic design: Using design software (InDesign/Photoshop) to set up brand visual croppings for online and in-store usage, using global creative master files and according to global brand guidelines; liaise with print agencies regarding artworking; Ensure that all brand visuals are kept updated as necessary and only used according to brand guidelines and copyright.

What Kering is looking for:

• Good level of proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive person with "hands-on mentality" and communication skills
• Team player
• Brand-oriented, focused on results, autonomous
• Creative, curious, innovative and with a passion for the fashion and luxury industry
• A reliable and structured team member who can effectively work under the pressure of business deadlines
• A problem solver with analytical skills and attention to detail
• Graphic design skills (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) are a plus
• Dutch or Scandinavian language skills are a plus

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.