Corporate - Director- Strategy & Host Management

Requisition ID: 869914 
Position:Full-Time
 

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Host Management

• Act as the key account partner for the Host and serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams on Host-related matters.
• Act as the expert on the Host business & licensing contract, providing clarification to stakeholders as needed.
• Conduct weekly meetings with internal stakeholders and facilitate the Monthly Business Review with the host.
• Prepare and distribute financial recaps and develop quarterly presentation decks for the host and Retail Licensed brands’ leadership.
• Lead the long range planning (LRP) process, defining the 4 years growth strategies and plans for the partnership.
• Act as the project manager for strategic cross-functional initiatives supporting the LRP.

Run the Business

• Deliver monthly business reviews reflecting on the performance of Target Optical brands vs 2024 strategies and goals. This exercise should help anticipate gaps and articulate focus areas for the different functional deep dives.
• Support executive reviews with relevant analysis, presentations, and deep dives.
• Influence sales & consumer data reporting to enable insight driven business discussions.
• Lead gap closing projects across brands,
• Orchestrate deep dives (design, scheduling, templates) and support owners with preparation and expectations alignment

Strategic planning

• Collaborate with cross functional partners to analyze brand performance across all strategy pillars and identify address challenges to inspire future brand plans.
• Design a growth framework supporting the brand experience promise and top & bottom line goals.
• Identify key initiative by growth pillar, quantify impacts, assess sufficiency to goals and recommend a prioritization process.
• Lead strategy working sessions and deployment meetings, including deck creation, stakeholder management and action tracking.
• Define project plans and lead cross functional teams to implement current and new initiatives that drive guest count, sales, profit, and a positive guest experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in business/analytics
• 10+ years experience with CPG in a sales, marketing or account management.
• Consulting, internal or with a Top-Tier consulting firm 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Clear communications, both written and verbal and presentation skills
• Experience with key account management and joint business planning
• Proficiency of Windows software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA Degree preferred
• Project management experience with complex system deployments
• Project Management Certification
• 5+ years in highly technical discipline and/or specialty retail
• 5+ years operations experience

​Pay Range: 163,194.20  - 245,618.92 

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law. 

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