Retail Marketing Director

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.As our Retail Marketing Director on a 12-month fixed term contract, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction to the Retail Marketing team to deliver a consistent brand experience across all consumer engagement touch points in Australia and New Zealand.Building relationships cross functionally and partnering with our global teams in Milan, this role oversees various aspects of brand management, strategy, production, planning, budgeting, team management & customer engagement initiatives within fast-moving global retail businesses. The role is pivotal in shaping the marketing plans for our retail banners of OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Oakley Retail, Laubman & Pank and EyeQ Optometrists across Australia and New Zealand.In this role you will:

• Implement the global brand plans to achieve business goals and brand ambitions.
• Drive and deliver consistent brand positioning across all channels and segments, growing brand awareness and consideration
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, product and finance to align marketing strategies with business goals.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and customer behaviour in the eyewear and eyecare sector
• Brief and produce marketing collateral, advertising campaigns, and promotional materials to support the marketing calendar.
• Manage the marketing calendars and promotional plans for the retail banners in partnership with Senior leadership teams
• Brief and manage the annual media strategy to support each retail banner
• Be the custodian of all agency scope of work agreements and relationships
• Manage and reconcile the retail brand Marketing budgets to align with the brand ambitions
• Provide reporting on campaign performance, quarterly business updates and marketing ROI to the wider team, making recommendations for optimisation
• Manage and coach a team of direct and indirect reports

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

• Business degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications
• Demonstrated track record of effective leadership and people management skills
• 6 + years' experience within a similar level position
• Previous industry experience within retail is highly desirable
• Responsibility for managing budgets and accountability for results
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing communications.
• Aptitude to coach, train and develop others and strong stakeholder management

Some of the benefits you could enjoy: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 hybrid working environment
• 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!

To be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your cover letter and resume today.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.