Senior Vice President, Eyewear Brands & Portfolio Strategy

Role Overview

The Senior Vice President of Brands will lead the strategic vision, development, and management of the company’s global brand portfolio, ensuring brand positioning, marketing initiatives, and overall brand integrity are aligned with corporate goals and global market trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision and long‑term strategy for the organization’s entire brand portfolio, including proprietary and licensed brands.
• Identify new brand acquisition opportunities, discontinue under‑performing brands, and renegotiate existing brand licenses.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align brand priorities with corporate goals and market trends, fostering cross‑pillar and cross‑enterprise collaboration with Vision Care and Network businesses.
• Serve as the primary liaison with key licensors, maintaining productive relationships and negotiating agreements for brand licensing, renewals, and amendments.
• Resolve any issues or disagreements with external partners in collaboration with legal counsel.
• Guide the development of global brand strategies to maximize market opportunities, ensuring brand positioning aligns with industry trends and company objectives.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (sales, supply chain, finance, marketing) to execute initiatives that maintain the integrity and market strength of the brands.
• Ensure gross margin, profitability, and sell‑through targets are met across all brand lines by working closely with finance and operations teams.
• Lead and mentor brand management teams, ensuring top talent is retained and developed.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability within the brand management team.
• Collaborate with product development, merchandising, and sales teams to ensure successful brand execution and product performance in the marketplace.
• Guide the creation and execution of comprehensive marketing campaigns that elevate the perception and visibility of each brand.
• Ensure all external communications, including advertising, promotions, and public relations efforts, are consistent with brand standards.
• Monitor brand performance and market position through detailed analysis of sales data, market trends, and competitor activities.
• Provide regular feedback to senior leadership on brand health and recommend adjustments to strategy when necessary.
• Support the integration of brand initiatives into broader corporate marketing and consumer engagement efforts.
• Maintain brand consistency and integrity across all internal and external communications, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ten or more years of experience with a clear progression to senior leadership/management roles.
• Proven ability to create forward‑thinking brand strategies and innovative campaigns that resonate with target audiences.
• Skill in using market research, customer insights, and data analytics to drive branding decisions that elevate visibility and grow customer reach.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, social media platforms, and content marketing best practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and budgets to ensure effective brand execution within deadlines.

Benefits & Employment Policies

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. Application is managed through our official process; candidates should not seek employment via third‑party services.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Compliance

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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