Head of Manufacturing Marketing

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.

With a unique global network of commercial subsidiaries and independent distributors across major markets, our customers are offered a strong portfolio of the most popular lens, frames, instruments and equipment brands that can serve every sector of the market. The Professional Solutions team works with our customers one-on-one, developing professional relationships based on trust and care.

The Alliance Marketing Manager is responsible for leading marketing efforts across multiple alliance channels to support and elevate EssilorLuxottica business performance. This role develops and executes strategic marketing and communication plans aligned to annual objectives, working in close partnership with internal commercial, product (lens and frame), and ancillary business teams. The Marketing Manager owns alliance-specific marketing initiatives — including events, communications, and cross-functional coordination — and manages associated budget line items. This position plays a critical role in ensuring EssilorLuxottica delivers a cohesive, high-impact presence to alliance partners, customers, and field teams.

Director of Commercial Programs and collaborates closely with alliance leadership, commercial partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute alliance-specific marketing plans aligned to overall business and commercial strategy

Lead marketing efforts across multiple alliance channels, including owned and unownedalliances,includingcommunications,eventsand ongoing engagement initiatives

Serve as the primary marketing liaison for assigned alliances, ensuring alignment of messaging, priorities, and execution

Support sales performance byidentifyingopportunities to enhance marketing impact and collaborating with commercial teams on promotional initiatives

Develop comprehensive communication plans to elevateEssilorLuxotticaproducts, services, and innovations within alliance networks

Plan and execute integrated marketing presence at key alliance events

Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors/agencies to deliver high-quality event activations

Manage alliance marketing budget line items by initiative; Manage external vendors, agencies, and freelance partners to deliver creative, production, and event support

Analyze program performance and translate insights into recommendations for optimization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degreein Marketing or related field required

5+ years of marketing, brand, or channel marketing experience

Experience managing cross-functional projects across multiple stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into executable marketing plans

Experience managing budgets at the initiative or program level

Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights

Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience working with external vendors, agencies, or freelance creative partners

Event marketing or alliance/channel marketing experience

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.

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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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