Requisition ID: 919394
Store #: P00008 PV Store Ops - NY 5th
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At 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.

Pearle 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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The RLB Commercialization team works with the Executive Team, Franchise partners, category COE and other key stakeholders across EssilorLuxottica to build commercialization strategies for the Pearle Vision Franchise business. The Manager of Commercialization will be responsible for developing category roadmaps, defining product strategies, and executing the roll-out of these strategies. This is a highly cross-functional role, partnering with field leaders, store operations, marketing and finance to drive product adoption, sell-in and sell-through. The ideal candidate is someone with great intellectual curiosity and who thrives in ambiguous cross-functional situations.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Manager of Product Strategy & Commercialization will be responsible for all wholesale and commercial strategy; with three specific areas of focus; Design, Execution and Run the Business.
2. Design – Wholesale Strategy:

• Develop the category and services portfolio and roadmap by creating business cases and taking into account pricing and margin considerations
• Responsible for Wholesale growth for the Pearle Vision Brand; develop strategies to optimize sell-in and also executing sell-out
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create marketing assets, sales tools and training materials for both field and franchisees

3. Execution – Wholesale Plans:

• Supports the creation of product briefs and story-telling to drive adoption; communicate these product stories to cross-functional partners and regional field teams
• Defines project plans and leads cross functional teams to implement current and new initiatives.
• Supports the operations team for new product launches by providing price lists, business cases and training materials to encourage adoption
• Liaises with systems team to ensure POS and Operating systems are setup appropriately for new product launches

4. Run the Business - Manage Wholesale Plans

• Develops in-depth analysis around business performance: product performance, gap closing plans, sales and forecasting etc.
• Gather insights and competitive intelligence from field partners and market trends
• Leads quarterly business deep dives with senior management, identifies improvement opportunities and develops new initiatives
• Hold sales meetings and field visits to communicate product stories and consolidate feedback

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years in a business development or sales-oriented role; consulting or category management
• Experience managing a P&L
• Solution oriented mindset with ability to think critically, challenge the status quo, understand root causes and develop strategic frameworks
• Ability to create strong story-telling in order to build consensus and buy-in
• Proficient at analyzing large quantity of data
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fast learner who is proactive and curious by nature
• Experience in running multiple complex cross-functional projects independently and simultaneously
• Effectively navigates the organization, leveraging credibility to influence
• Strong work ethic

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master degree in business/highly analytical field or MBA preferred
• Retail, wholesale and sales experience
• Ability to exercise sound judgment

Pay Range: 94,795.80 - 150,727.80

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.