Wholesale - Manager- Product
Company: Luxottica
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Luxottica is a global
leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion,
luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than
150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail
stores across the globe.In North America, our wholesale business is
the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top
fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include;
LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical. We
are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in
the United States.Luxottica's Wholesale teams deliver the highest
quality frames, best-in-class expertise and a deep understanding of
products and markets to support our customers and fuel their
businesses all over North America.GENERAL FUNCTIONThe Product
Manager is responsible for the product vision, as well as day to
day product-related activity of the Eyewear Brands in the North
America Market, ensuring that product management in assigned brands
is implementer with excellenceMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- General Product knowledge (current and future collections,
technologies, styles features, catwalk/special collections)
- Understands market trends affecting the brand, competitive
landscape and specific product needs
- Collects and organizes feedback on products and share it
internally
- Develops and maintains updated product copy for key internal
and external use
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on product performance with
support of Business Brand Managers (BBM).
- Oversees assortments and product mixes for the different sales
channel of trade and Special Customers
- Manages Early Releases (Avant-premiers) for all Department
Store and Key Account customers
- Suggests changes to current assortments and support planning
and sales teams in updating customers assortments
- Coordinate samples management for special initiatives as photo
shooting or Co-op ads
- Conducts pricing and key product analysis to support the
BBMs
- Acts as key liaison to North America Product team and Global
Line Planners to report on the North American Wholesale Product
needs.
- Manages collection and product releases calendar for all sales
channel of trade
- Prepares material and present collections to Sales teams at
Market weeks
- Plans and manages special collection launches coordinating all
different aspects (forecasting and planning, communication,
logistics and operations)
- Organizes and presents the Product portion of all "Brand
Immersion" training -BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 to 7 years of product or merchandising experience, preferably
working with Eyewear or Image-based brands (Jewelry, Beauty,
Fashion, Spirits, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree; concentration in marketing or business
administration preferred
- Excellent written/verbal communications and interpersonal
skills
- Strong ability to multi-tasking across a portfolio in a
fast-paced environment, essential to the role.
- Knowledge and passion for Luxury goods and fashion
- Equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Maintains a professional relationship and open line of
communication with all business contacts, executives, sales force
personnel and customersUpon request and consistent with applicable
laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to
individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the
application and hiring process. To request a reasonable
accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline
at 1-888-887-3348 (be sure to provide your name and contact
information so that we may follow up in a timely manner). -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 receive preference in accordance
with Tribal Law.
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Merchandising, Product Manager, Marketing Manager,
Manager, Retail, Operations, Marketing, Management
Keywords: Luxottica, New York , Wholesale - Manager- Product, Executive , New York, New York
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