MARKET SPECIALIST - WATCHES & JEWELRY - Southeast

Summary Influential, innovative and progressive, Gucci is reinventing a wholly modern approach to fashion. Under the new vision of creative director Alessandro Michele, the House has redefined luxury for the 21st century, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most desirable fashion houses. Eclectic, contemporary, romantic—Gucci products represent the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and are unsurpassed for their quality and attention to detail.Gucci is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories that owns a portfolio of powerful luxury and sport and lifestyle brands. Other responsibilities include maintaining successful relationships with accounts and proactively proposing marketing initiatives, events etc. Key Accountabilities Frequent travel to specified markets to prospect, take orders and service/ train the accounts’ points of sale; Work in conjunction with the Sales Manager to drive and develop business through regular review of sales trends, seasonal projections, and proposals; Look critically at stock level and suggest replenishment for independent accounts to the regional sales manager, and the national’s team, for department stores; Responsible for follow up on replenishment actions; Conduct regular business reviews with client (i.e., sales stats, marketing initiatives and brand updates), using the store metrics phone app at each visit; Merchandise each POS in adherence of corporate guidelines, maximizing sales and brand exposure; Work with store employees in conjunction with marketing team, to develop and grow brand’s visual presence within the store and mall/vicinity; Conduct regular and ongoing trainings, both, informal in-store, and formal regional trainings; Update sales associates and store personnel of all product references, new product launches, core assortments, advertising, technical information of product portfolios- i.e., utilizing all tools to maximize the sales potential; Work closely with all internal stakeholders: Client Engagement, Finance, Operations, and Brand Engagement to ensure corporate guidelines and procedures are followed; Provide unparalleled customer service and follow up to each retailer; Coordinate in-store needs for seasonal sales campaigns and events – i.e., Trunk Shows, Sales Incentives, Peak season sales support; Adhere to all company budgets, policies, and procedures; Build and strengthen relationships with sales and management teams in your market; Spend time in store/field to support the independent and national retailers' business through training and merchandising; Responsible for direct sales through prospecting new accounts and selling to specific independent accounts; Merchandise each POS in adherence of corporate guidelines to maximize sales and brand exposure; Responsible for personal and training travel and expense budgets.