Retail Product Category Manager - Optical & Contact Lenses

Job description

Contract

Permanent/Full time Compensation: 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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn! 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Retail Product Manager to lead the evolution of our contact lenses and optical lenses business. This role is pivotal in driving category growth, and serving as the key voice of the market to corporate. The ideal candidate will combine deep retail product expertise with strong analytical capabilities and the confidence to influence senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Category Leadership: manage contact lenses and optical lenses, from market analysis and assortment planning to pricing and promotional strategies.

Market Intelligence & Trend Analysis

Act as the primary liaison to corporate offices and contact lenses vendors, delivering regular insights on market trends, consumer behavior (CRM), and competitive dynamics.

Business Evolution

Drive continuous improvement in the optical category, identifying new growth opportunities and optimizing existing product lines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with merchandising (corporate), marketing, retail operations, and business to ensure seamless execution of product strategies.

Performance Management

Monitor category performance metrics, analyze sales data, and lead initiatives to improve profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above from top Chinese university 5+ years of experience in retail product management or merchandising, preferably in the optical (contact lenses) sector. Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin (spoken and written). Proven track record of influencing corporate stakeholders and driving product innovation. Analytical mindset with strong business acumen and data interpretation skills.

Familiarity with digital tools and analytics 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.