Store Manager Assistant

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. Formed in 2018 by the combination of Essilor and Luxottica, our Company combines two centuries of innovation and human endeavour to elevate vision care and the consumer experience around it. We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Our proprietary eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Our advanced lens technologies include Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions. We offer superior shopping and patient experiences with a network of 18,000 stores including world-class retail brands like Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and GrandVision.

Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 180,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more. In 2021, the Company’s milestones included a collaboration with Meta to launch Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses; the acquisition of GrandVision bringing 39,000 new employees into our family; expansion of our International Employee Shareholding community, and the launch of Eyes on the Planet, our strategic approach to sustainability.

In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, OPSM, Ray-ban and Laubman & Pank.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an **Assistant Store Manager** with energy, drive and passion to assist in leading the team at our **Moorabbin** store.

As a business, Oakley is entrenched in the surf, sport and youth markets, where we pride ourselves on the tight-knit and passionate team culture. Building on its legacy of innovative and premium products, the company offers a full array of optical and apparel products including performance apparel, accessories, and prescription eyewear.

**THE ROLE**

Your key responsibilities will include supporting the Store Manager with the day-to-day store sales, stock and visual merchandising. On a regular day, you will be required to:

- Achieve monthly budgeted sales through leading by example
- Maintain stock and store presentations
- Manage weekly and monthly store administration
- Process, store and replenish stock
- Recruit, coach, develop, monitor and mentor the team

**WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**

To be successful in this role you will need to be a retail professional with experience in sports and/or fashion. You will be driven by success and have a "can do" attitude. We are looking for someone who is a true team leader with strong customer service skills and excellent interpersonal skills. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to achieve outstanding sales results and have an understanding of business improvement strategies.

**BENEFITS AND REWARDS**
- Extremely generous product discounts and allowances
- Monthly team based incentives / cash bonuses
- The support of a Global Retailer
- A unique working environment
- Training & Development Opportunities - We highly encourage internal succession planning throughout our business in order to keep and reward the right people

Bring your energy, leadership experience and sales drive to one of the world's leading sports brands

Luxottica and all of its subsidiaries are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy workplace and after following the current health advice have made the decision to become a fully vaccinated company against COVID 19. All our staff are required to be vaccinated unless a valid medical exemption applies.

If you are successful in gaining employment you will be required to provide documentation stating you are fully vaccinated against COVID 19.

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We are a highly diverse group of over 80,000 individuals in 150 countries, we are united as one enthusiastic community of dedicated, fun and passionate people. We have always been committed to making the best glasses possible to enable people to enjoy the beauty of life in all its forms.

A unique brand portfolio that includes proprietary brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, Oliver Peoples and prestigious licensed brands such as Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Bulgari, Chanel, Valentino and Versace is among Luxottica's core strengths.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.