Retail Merchandising Manager

Retail Merchandising ManagerBrand: Luxottica (LoA Corporate) Location: Mason, OH, US, 45040 Store #: 130199 Lens Category - OH CSC Position : Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive InformationIf 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. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.Job Description General FunctionThe role manages day-to-day issues and transformational initiatives in the lenses category. Scope includes assortment changes for lenses, introduction or evolution of lens selling tools, training for field and stores, and other projects to support the lens category growth and customer experience with lenses.Major Duties And ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day operations of lens category across channels, identify and resolve issues for assigned banner(s) Manage lens data and tools required for enabling lens sales, such as SAP lens master data to ensure assortment and pricing accuracy, from requirement definition through to testing and quality assurance in close collaboration with PV operations and systems teams Lead lens project implementation, including content requirements and accuracy for selling tools, training, customer-facing communications, lens related doctor engagement, and others as needed, e.g., lens/lab materials Manage large scale lens initiatives to evolve assortment and/or lens selling practices and tools, e.g., Elevate Lens, Progressives Digitization, Lens Simulator Coordinate cross-functional teams and hold partners accountable for work on lens-related topics. Support lens training programs with expertise and content, e.g., Enhancements Training Collaborate with operations, field, vendors and other partners in testing and/or rolling out lenses related initiatives, Assist with lens reporting when necessaryBasic QualificationsBA degree with concentration in marketing, business operations, or related fields Experience working with cross-functional teams Exceptional ability to collaborate Ability to manage big, complicated projects Proficiency in MS Office Understanding of lenses and customer experience 3+ experience in brand management, product management and/or retail marketingPreferred Qualifications5+ experience in brand management, product management and/or retail marketing Independent problem-solving skills Strong communication and presentation skills Experience with Automation/AI preference for process efficiencies and improvements Project management certification and experience Self-motivated and able to work independently, take initiative, bring ideas to the team Ability to hold colleagues accountable