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
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