Manager, Product Strategy

pstrongRequisition ID: /strong921036 brstrongStore #/strong: P00008 PV Store Ops - NY 5th brstrongPosition:/strongFull-TimebrstrongTotal Rewards: a href=https://careers.essilorluxottica.com/content/Benefits-and-Perks/?locale=en_US target=_blank rel=noopenerBenefits/Incentive Information/a/strong/pp /ppAt every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision right in your community. We look for employees who are creative, energetic, and people focused looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail./ppPearle Vision is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. a href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica/posts/?feedView=allDiscover more by following us on LinkedIn!/a/ppstrongGENERAL FUNCTION /strong/ppThis role is responsible for developing franchisee value proposition, loyalty programs, category roadmaps, defining long-term product strategies, and activating those product plans to drive innovation, brand, and growth. This leader will partner closely with the Category and Assortment COE teams to set the direction for new products and manage product lifecycles to ensure cohesive storytelling. This leader will also work with store operations and marketing to create tools and training for Field Leaders to drive adoption and execution of brand strategy./ppstrongMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/pululliLead the building and maintenance of sales tools and training required to communicate and differentiate product stories/liliPrice wholesale lens and frame portfolio within existing pricing framework and industry benchmarks./liliServe as the primary point of ownership for franchisee product inquiries, driving structured prioritization, cross-functional resolution, and service excellence./liliPartner with COE teams to define annual Style amp; SKU budgets and assess sku productivity and responsibility for the category life cycle. Develop comprehensive product briefs including product need, target consumer, volume expectations, price, and margin requirements/liliDevelop product competitive analyses via field visits, journals, market feedback and sales data/liliCreate financial models to model growth and growth projections/liliCollaborate with cross functional and marketing team giving product input to marketing assets that communicates product stories./liliPresent product stories, samples, sales tools and training to field teams and franchisees/liliBuild, implement, and refine initiatives to drive franchisee profitability/li/ul/ululliDrive go-to-market execution by working with marketing to drive plans/liliRegularly report on business performance and find creative solutions to drive performance/li/ulpstrongBASIC QUALIFICATIONS/strong/pulliBA/BS in Business Analytics, Business Administration, Marketing, or equivalent/lili3+ years of experience in Strategy Consulting, Category/Product Management or Wholesale Development/liliStrategic thinking and ability to drive a product line/liliStrong leadership skills to be able to create cross-functional partnerships/liliEffective communicator and presenter with strong leadership skills and experience communicating complex information to multiple individuals/audiences/li/ulpstrongPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/strong/pulliAdvanced degree from a top-tier institution in a highly analytical field; MBA preferred./liliOptical, Retail, wholesale and sales experience/li/ulpPay Range: 94,795.80  - 150,727.80 /ppThis 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./pp /ppEssilorLuxottica 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 a href=mailto:HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.comHRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com/a./pp /ppWe 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./p