Retail Space Manager

We are **EssilorLuxottica,** a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world's evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands **Ray-Ban, Oakley**, **Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa** and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as **Tiffany & Co, Burberry**, and **CHANEL** whilst our cutting-edge lenses **Varilux **and **Transitions** lead the industry in innovation. In **Australia **and** New Zealand,** we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands**:Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban **and **Laubman & Pank. **Every day, EssilorLuxottica's _190,000 employees in 150 countries _work towards a common mission to help people _see more and be more._

Working within our Assortment & Implementation team we're seeking a detail-oriented professional to lead the visual merchandising (VM) implementation for our retail banners across our ANZ network. In this role, you will be responsible for translating our global guidelines on space allocation into actionable plans, ensuring the highest standards of store execution and local implementation. You will also oversee VM strategies for new store openings, relocations, and refurbishments, driving standardization and excellence across all projects within our store refurbishment program.

**Requirements for Success**
- Ensure consistent in-store space management across all retail banners in ANZ
- Analyse and report on the performance of RSM activities, utilizing both local and global business metrics
- Lead special projects and initiatives within Retail Space Management (RSM), driving innovation and efficiency.
- Oversee high-profile store designs and experiential retail projects, collaborating with our Corporate Instore Design team
- Represent the local RSM perspective with global design and property teams, optimizing store layouts and aligning with brand positioning
- Manage collateral forecasting, inventory, and stockholding in line with the network plan, capex budget, and operational needs
- Maintain repository of fixtures, capacity, props and signage inventory of the network
- Optimise store layouts and planograms based on store segments, ensuring consistency in props through collaboration with supply chain and production partners
- Oversee forecasting, production, delivery, and inventory management of props, aligning with the network plan, capex budget, and purchase order processes
- Help develop the annual ANZ RSM strategy specific to each retail brand meeting brand ambitions
- Responsible for the retail brand RSM budgets to align with the brand ambitions

**Skills & Experience**
- Previous experience with working with local prop suppliers or store experience/design specialized agencies
- 3+ years' experience in a marketing/visual merchandising role
- Demonstrated knowledge of store design and merchandising
- Previous responsibility for managing budgets and accountability for results
- Possess strong negotiating, influencing, planning, and project management skills.
- Solid knowledge and understand of the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly **Microsoft Excel** and **Microsoft Project**:

- Knowledge on how to read & comprehend technical drawings (architecture/props)

**Working at EssilorLuxottica**

A career with EssilorLuxottica will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day. Working at our head-office located in North Sydney, you will enjoy:

- A generous yearly product allowance for you to spend across our portfolio of brands
- Wellness amenities including reformer a Pilates studio, Yoga classes, Personal training and Bike storage.
- Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping centre and close to public transport facilities
- Global volunteering opportunities through our OneSight Foundation
- Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
- Complimentary full-time concierge services offering an exclusive hotel-style experience
- Options for a hybrid working environment

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

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.