About this role
If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.
We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.
Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.
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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica
Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.
Your role
We’re looking for a results-driven Retail Merchandiser to shape our product assortment strategies across multiple banners. In this role, you’ll play a key part in defining the right product mix, optimizing assortment by segment, and supporting data-informed decisions that drive sales and profitability. Working closely with the General Manager and cross-functional teams, you’ll translate business insights into merchandising strategies that enhance performance and deliver a consistent brand experience.
Main responsibilities:
- Define and maintain store segmentation models and assortment frameworks aligned with local market opportunities and business objectives.
- Analyze brand and category performance, identifying opportunities to optimize product mix, sales, margin, and productivity.
- Collaborate with Category Management, Planning, and Merchandise Financial Planning teams to develop effective assortment strategies and product range plans.
- Support business stakeholders by providing performance insights, scenario analyses, and data-driven recommendations.
- Lead in-season stock management activities, ensuring optimal inventory levels and product availability across the retail network.
- Oversee product allocation and distribution processes to guarantee efficient product flow and execution.
- Monitor commercial performance through regular reporting and analysis, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Partner with Visual Merchandising and Marketing teams to support product launches, seasonal initiatives, and brand activations.
- Manage markdown and stock transfer activities to maximize sell-through and inventory productivity.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with Merchandise Financial Planning teams.
Main requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or related fields.
- 4-5 years of experience in merchandising, category management, retail planning, commercial analysis, or similar business-related functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced and complex international environments.
- Solid understanding of retail dynamics, assortment management, and commercial performance drivers.
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong business acumen and results-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent English and Italian, both written and spoken.
- Proactive attitude, curiosity, and passion for the retail industry.
What’s in it for you
In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:
- Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
- Enjoy flexible work conditions, health insurance coverage, ticket restaurants, internal rooftop canteen.
- Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
- Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work-life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions, and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.
Recruiting process
Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.
Salary Package:
- Annual Gross Salary: 35.000 Eur – 40.000 Eur
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Supplementary Health insurance coverage
- Supplementary Pension Plan
- Access to the EssilorLuxottica Corporate Welfare Catalog
- Transportation – Discounted pass
- Meal Vouchers as per company guidelines
- Exclusive employee discounts on company products
- Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.