Job Description

Requisition ID: 869049 
Position: Full-Time
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Oakley, Inc. is a sport and lifestyle brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, the company manufactures and distributes high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories.

The essence of the brand is communicated through hundreds of professional and amateur athletes who depend on Oakley products to provide them with the very best while they redefine what is physically possible.

Oakley is part of Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the globe.

In North America, our wholesale business is the home to other global brands like Ray-Ban and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Global Product Manager for Oakley Sun (Lifestyle) will collaborate with cross-functional partners to define and deliver new products that are driven by the brand’s strategic objectives, regional inputs from across the globe, and consumer-informed problem solving. They will effectively manage products in the portfolio through their entire life cycle from inception to discontinuation.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver consumer-centric briefs to design and engineering teams for both new products and seasonal iterations of existing products
• Manage the product creation calendar for all critical deadlines including new brief handoffs, design & development reviews, regional collection presentations, salesperson samples, etc.
• Identify new product opportunities through competitive analysis, marketplace research and consumer insights
• Attend and participate in all relevant design, development and marketing meetings
• Review prototypes, track changes, and provide business- and consumer-informed feedback to design and development
• Manage costs, margins, pricing, and forecasting of the product line
• Track performance and manage product lifecycle to drive business results and productivity
• Oversee the product line data in Oakley’s PLM data system
• Present new products and seasonal collections to key Global and Regional stakeholders
• Support Marketing in the development of sell-in materials and seasonal product catalogs by providing product inspiration, key selling features and technical product information
• Track the execution of product samples through the sampling process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in Product Management or Merchandising, preferably within consumer goods, eyewear, or lifestyle brands.
• BA in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Management, Design, or commensurate experience.
• Understanding of Oakley’s brand values, target audience, and unique design aesthetics.
• Ability to present to large groups and engage internal stakeholders effectively.
• Strong ability to design, implement, and oversee detail-oriented processes that drive efficiency and quality.
• Proven ability to build and maintain cross-functional partnerships in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Basic technical knowledge relevant to product creation and industrialization, supporting informed decisions on design and production.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/MBA or other advanced degree.
• Familiarity with digital tools for product lifecycle management and analytics (e.g., Excel, Tableau, PLM).
• Background in working with performance or sports-oriented products that fuse functionality and disruptive aesthetic.
• Familiarity with global market trends and cultural differences in consumer behavior, especially in regions where Oakley has a strong presence.

​Pay Range: 99,957.62 - 151,152.93 

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [email protected]. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law. 

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