What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Product Strategy position at Pearle Vision?
Requisition ID: 921036
Store #: P00008 PV Store Ops - NY 5th
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information
At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision right in your community. We look for employees who are creative, energetic, and people focused looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail.
Pearle Vision is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!
GENERAL FUNCTION
This role is responsible for developing franchisee value proposition, loyalty programs, category roadmaps, defining long-term product strategies, and activating those product plans to drive innovation, brand, and growth. This leader will partner closely with the Category and Assortment COE teams to set the direction for new products and manage product lifecycles to ensure cohesive storytelling. This leader will also work with store operations and marketing to create tools and training for Field Leaders to drive adoption and execution of brand strategy.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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.
EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com .
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 in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
Store #: P00008 PV Store Ops - NY 5th
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information
At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision right in your community. We look for employees who are creative, energetic, and people focused looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail.
Pearle Vision is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!
GENERAL FUNCTION
This role is responsible for developing franchisee value proposition, loyalty programs, category roadmaps, defining long-term product strategies, and activating those product plans to drive innovation, brand, and growth. This leader will partner closely with the Category and Assortment COE teams to set the direction for new products and manage product lifecycles to ensure cohesive storytelling. This leader will also work with store operations and marketing to create tools and training for Field Leaders to drive adoption and execution of brand strategy.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead the building and maintenance of sales tools and training required to communicate and differentiate product stories
- Price wholesale lens and frame portfolio within existing pricing framework and industry benchmarks.
- Serve as the primary point of ownership for franchisee product inquiries, driving structured prioritization, cross-functional resolution, and service excellence.
- Partner with COE teams to define annual Style & SKU budgets and assess sku productivity and responsibility for the category life cycle. Develop comprehensive product briefs including product need, target consumer, volume expectations, price, and margin requirements
- Develop product competitive analyses via field visits, journals, market feedback and sales data
- Create financial models to model growth and growth projections
- Collaborate with cross functional and marketing team giving product input to marketing assets that communicates product stories.
- Present product stories, samples, sales tools and training to field teams and franchisees
- Build, implement, and refine initiatives to drive franchisee profitability
- Drive go-to-market execution by working with marketing to drive plans
- Regularly report on business performance and find creative solutions to drive performance
- BA/BS in Business Analytics, Business Administration, Marketing, or equivalent
- 3 years of experience in Strategy Consulting, Category/Product Management or Wholesale Development
- Strategic thinking and ability to drive a product line
- Strong leadership skills to be able to create cross-functional partnerships
- Effective communicator and presenter with strong leadership skills and experience communicating complex information to multiple individuals/audiences
- Advanced degree from a top-tier institution in a highly analytical field; MBA preferred.
- Optical, Retail, wholesale and sales experience
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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.
EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com .
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 in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.