Sr Manager Local NA Retail Merchandising

Requisition ID: 920150 
Store #: X00117 Lens Category - NY 5th 
Position: Full-Time 
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

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GENERAL FUNCTION

This role is a key member of the team charged with managing product at Luxottica Retail Optical North America. Scope includes the assigned banner and related businesses in the U.S. and Canada. The objective of the role is to support growth of the retail business through run-the-business management of the Frames, Lenses, & Contact Lenses categories and implementation of growth initiatives.

The objective of the role is to grow the categories by executing a long-term product roadmap, managing launches of new products and ensuring stores have product knowledge and tools to sell frames, lenses and contact lenses effectively.

The Sr Manager supports their manager and partners with Corporate and peer teams to execute the merchandising strategies that maximize sales, margin, inventory turnover, and customer satisfaction while continuing to optimize by incorporating local market insights and feedback.

This position requires operational mindset, critical thinking, initiative, and drive, as well as experience in problem solving, product management, program planning, and implementation. This role also requires a technical understanding of the category assigned, familiarity with EssilorLuxottica network and supply chain, and ability to work with a global network of partners within and outside of the EssilorLuxottica Group.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead day-to-day strategy and operations of merchandising, identify and resolve issues
• Manage, and often lead, cross-functional initiatives to test and commercialize new products and refresh existing product lines, as well as supply chain process improvement, serving as cross-functional liaison
• Serve as subject matter expert on cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvements and to support store initiatives
• Lead merchandising project implementation, including content requirements and accuracy for selling tools, training, customer-facing communications, product related doctor engagement, and others as needed
• Track, evaluate and escalate common merchandising tool request from stores, and support resolution as needed
• Conduct and lead advanced analytics to monitor results, capture trends, launch new products and provide insights to senior leadership
• Manage and prioritize field team feedback and needs to enhance store and customer experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in retail, finance, marketing or related fields
• Working knowledge of planning, buying and merchandising principles
• Proficient computer skills, advanced Excel, merchandising and planning systems (DPM, RPAS, Planning Files, AFS1, and FMS1)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and ability to collaborate
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and system
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, able to communicate financial plans and results from a merchandise perspective
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills- able to extract conclusions from available data
• 5+ years of work experience in retail planning, buying or merchandising

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Independent problem-solving skills
• Innovative in seeking new ways of looking at issues
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Cross-functional team leadership and project management
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, take initiative, bring ideas to the team
• Ability to hold colleagues accountable
• Ability to travel independently as needed (<25% of the time)
• Understanding of frames, contact lenses and manufacturing processes
• Experience working international teams and projects

Pay Range: 125,776.80  - 183,615.60 

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, 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.