• Job Description

  Req#: 828301

  We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

  With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

  Overview:

  Essilor Instruments, part of the EssilorLuxottica group, is leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of solutions and services for eye care professionals throughout the world. Our solutions highlight eye care professionals expertise and meet their business needs, by providing innovative solutions and technologies, ensuring patients quality care.

  With constant innovation programs, Essilor Instruments has reached a leading position in major categories such as finishing equipment, eye health assessment, eye refraction and fitting measurements.

  Location: Créteil, France (Paris Region)

  Reporting Line: VP Innovation & Strategic Programs

  The role

  Within the Essilor Instruments department, you will join the Global Product Marketing team covering a Portfolio of various products including professional Equipment, Tools, and Accessories & Consumables for Eyecare experts worldwide. Our team oversees the long-term product roadmap as well as the current product portfolio management with key impacts on the success of the division.

  The Category Manager has a key contribution to supporting sales growth through our network of subsidiaries. Strategic development of this offer has been set through existing and on-going online solutions, and you will be in charge of key digital projects, especially the rollout of “Meyestore” eCommerce platforms, and the deployment of this web shop in worldwide digital solutions within the Group. For this position, we expect you to be a sales-driven person, with experience in product marketing, and an in-depth understanding of how technology can help us to achieve our business goals. You should be methodical & have excellent time management skills.

  As a Marketing Product Category manager, you should also use your communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams inside the company (Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, Finance, IT, Sales Administration & Subsidiaries) and outside the company with partner agency & external vendors.

  Ultimately, you should be able to manage and deliver our projects’ digital lifecycle within quality, time and budget requirements.

  
  Job Functions
  

  You manage a team of 2 people covering the following topics:

  • Downstream marketing: (operational)
    • Support global sales team on existing or new product launch: pricing, distribution and positioning strategy, content for launch messaging, sales training materials, promotional campaign and point of sale collateral materials.
    • Digital marketing project management
      • New web shop - Provide end to end project management (scope, project plan, budget, coordination, progress monitoring).
      • Existing web shop – Provide solutions to subsidiaries in terms of commercial offers, marketing campaign. Seek opportunities for improvement and suggest new evolutions, features.
    • Teamwork with Marketing & Communications dedicated resource to co-develop marketing assets.
    • Monitor performance trends. Gather data from all sales organizations on digital channel sales, Google analytics, and customers worldwide to accurately estimate demand and propose sales targets and product improvement opportunities.
    • Support Sales Managers in their deals.
    • Aligned with regulatory affair team regarding update of medical device.

  • Upstream marketing: (strategic)
    • Identify gaps in the Consumables & Optometry offer.
    • Translate product strategy into detailed requirements.
    • Provide market segmentation, use cases, customer needs, product requirements and market demands to support the product development and improvement process.

  Desired Skills and Experience

  • Master Diploma in marketing
  • Good knowledge on the dynamics & environment of the optical market
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Product category management within a global marketing organization
  • Previous experiences with eCommerce platform would be a serious plus
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent oral presentation and written communications skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and in a multi-cultural business environment
  • Fluent in English

  Benefits

  • Our internal mobility program puts you in the driving seat of your career by providing visibility for internal job postings and encouraging mobility across our entities/countries.
  • Benefit from the employee shareholding plan and invest in EssilorLuxottica shares at an interesting price.
  • 2 days of home office per week. Plus, additional 3 floating days of home office per month.
  • Besides the annual paid holidays and RTT, you get additional 2 days off after 1 year of seniority (be 30 years old) and another additional 2 days off after 2 years of seniority (be 35 years old).
  • Holiday vouchers, carte ticket restaurant, company restaurant, CSE and CESU.
  • Have access to preferential rates for you and your family, on a wide range of products: lenses, frames, contacts.

  *Disclaimer: all these benefits can be modified according to rules and regulations of EssilorLuxottica.

• About the company

  Luxottica is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury, sports and performance eyewear. Its portfolio includes proprietary brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Alain Mikli and Arnette, as well as over 20 licensed brands, including some of the most well-known and prestigious names in the global fashion and luxury industries.

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