Sunglass Hut - Manager - Communications

Requisition ID: 865781 
Position:Full-Time
 

Luxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the globe.

In North America, our wholesale business is the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.

At Sunglass Hut, our mission is to be the premier shopping and inspiration destination for the top brands, latest trends and exclusive styles of high quality fashion and performance sunglasses.

GENERAL FUNCTION

This position works with key stakeholders on a broad spectrum of business initiatives to achieve internal communication goals and lead communication and engagement strategies. In conjunction, this position will also provide lite support to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members for Sunglass Hut North America. This person should be a team player that demonstrates consistent high-level performance and maintains the utmost professional demeanor and the highest level of confidentiality and trust. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages, develops, and coordinates projects (medium to large).
• Organizes multiple brand projects with the senior brand team effectively; ensures important matters receive top priority.
• Keep abreast of assigned brand initiatives; provide accurate, timely, supporting communications, and achieve brand objectives.
• Provide weekly updates for Communications/Store Operations Project List; ensure all communication needs are tracked and delivery timing aligns with brand objectives and business priorities of Field/Stores.
• Develop expertise in the functionality of the digital communications system; adhere to standards and best practices to deliver consistently and brand proper communications.
• Key Lead for group meeting logistics, budget, and event planning
• Proactively manages commitments and timelines such as project status updates, performance appraisals, etc.
• Accurately communicates relevant and potentially sensitive information to and from others, including Luxottica Retail Executive Group.
• Drafts correspondence as necessary and produces error-free and grammatically correct documents.
• Manages select Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members’ calendars and prepares expense reports.
• Is proficient with computer software systems and applications with a strong emphasis on PowerPoint.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and exercises good judgment.
• Anticipates and follows up on requests and issues with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Organizes and supports files and sensitive information. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 to 8 years of Communications experience
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Extremely organized, accurate, and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Creates an environment that fosters teamwork and trust

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years project management experience

​Pay Range: 105,760.80  - 152,692.80 

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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