Manager- Local NA Retail Merchandising - Category

EssilorLuxottica Group•Mason, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The role manages day-to-day issues and transformational initiatives in the lenses category. Scope includes assortment changes for lenses, introduction or evolution of lens selling tools, training for field and stores, and other projects to support the lens category growth and customer experience with lenses. EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. They offer industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products. Their portfolio spans various categories, and their Shared Services Team supports other parts of the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. Join a global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Requirements

BA degree with concentration in marketing, business operations, or related fields
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Exceptional ability to collaborate
Ability to manage big, complicated projects
Proficiency in MS Office
Understanding of lenses and customer experience
3+ years of experience in brand management, product management and/or retail marketing

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in brand management, product management and/or retail marketing
Independent problem-solving skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience with Automation/AI preference for process efficiencies and improvements
Project management certification and experience
Self-motivated and able to work independently, take initiative, bring ideas to the team
Ability to hold colleagues accountable

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of lens category across channels, identify and resolve issues for assigned banner(s)
Manage lens data and tools required for enabling lens sales, such as SAP lens master data to ensure assortment and pricing accuracy, from requirement definition through to testing and quality assurance in close collaboration with PV operations and systems teams
Lead lens project implementation, including content requirements and accuracy for selling tools, training, customer-facing communications, lens related doctor engagement, and others as needed, e.g., lens/lab materials
Manage large scale lens initiatives to evolve assortment and/or lens selling practices and tools, e.g., Elevate Lens, Progressives Digitization, Lens Simulator
Coordinate cross-functional teams and hold partners accountable for work on lens-related topics.
Support lens training programs with expertise and content, e.g., Enhancements Training
Collaborate with operations, field, vendors and other partners in testing and/or rolling out lenses related initiatives,
Assist with lens reporting when necessary