STARS PRODUCT Category Assistant

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. JOB SCOPE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: The STARS Product Category Specialist will be responsible for creating, maintaining and refresh Product assortment for the assigned Brand/s. He will be critical in maximizing Brands performance within different point of sales according to store positioning and their consumer target. This role will also be influential in facilitating communication of Brands stories and collection architecture within STARS team and external stakeholders. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES: Definition of Assortment Strategy for each Brand according to customer profile, market needs and facing assigned. Interaction with Luxottica’s Product Development Team for new release selection. Integrate novelties in the different brand assortments according to refresh strategy agreed with STARS Market Coordinator. Presentation of novelties selection strategy by Brand with markets/customer (also during ELDays). Continuous performance monitoring on current assortment to exploit new product opportunities. Ensure alignment between ADV strategy of the Brand and Stars assortments. Provide support for Institutional Brand reviews by market/customers. NETWORK OF INTERACTION: INTERNAL : Brand management team, subsidiaries, product team, STARS team EXTERNAL : Customer, licenses TECHNICAL SKILLS – PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE You do not see problems, you just see solutions You love challenges and you take your responsibility seriously You are a great performer with an excellent academic path. Indeed, have a high GPA and of course this is written in your CV Currently enrolled or recently graduated in a Master’s level degree study (we are not considering more than one year of experience post graduation) You are a quantitative analysis lover, a true Excel addict You believe that without your team nothing is possible Did you work or study abroad? This is great Fluent English and… What other languages do you know? You can’t survive without your Ray-Bans, and Oakley, and Vogue, and Persol…