Costa Brand Marketing and Community Manager

Requisition ID:896829
Store #:A00032 Costa Marketing Mgt - US FIELD
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

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 and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

With a unique global network of commercial subsidiaries and independent distributors across major markets, our customers are offered a strong portfolio of the most popular lens, frames, instruments and equipment brands that can serve every sector of the market. The Professional Solutions team works with our customers one-on-one, developing professional relationships based on trust and care.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

As the Brand Marketing Manager of Community, this position will be responsible for strategy for all Costa communities, including Fishing, Surfing, Diving, Sailing, etc. You are Costa's face of authenticity to all of our internal and external partners. This position works closely with Sports Marketing, PR, Event Marketing and Media teams to make sure "Community" is first in everything we do, and that in their specific efforts to drive Costa's strong presence in local communities throughout the marketplace. This position is also responsible for creating and maintaining relationships in all aspects of our current and future communities while equally focused on helping us explore new extensions for the Brand to truly "own the water." This role must provide leadership through meaningful industry relationships and partnerships. You will be responsible for leading all brand and community activations while interacting with the Social Media, Product, Account Marketing, Ecomm, PR, and sales teams on the front line.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Be a Costa Brand Champion.

Fueling success for Costa sunglasses, apparel, footwear, and accessories, you'll be the driving force behind our brand.Here's what you'll do:

• Develop winning consumer-centric strategies within our target communities
• Lead Go-To-Market milestones,bringing Costa's heritage,innovation,and stories to life for consumers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Sales & Account Marketing to create activations that connect and impactful training programs that elevate product knowledge and selling skills among their staff.
• Create excitement around Costa through engaging consumer experiences,content that connects,
• Work closely with Brand Marketing, Account Marketing,and Sales to develop winning sales strategies and achieve regional goals.
• Utilize industry and market knowledge to gather valuable customer feedback.
• Track projects, initiatives and activations that ladder into our Brand Health goals
• Oversee Brand Marketing Budget, Internal Communications and Training to build a winning culture
• Drive strategy for Costa Initiatives, Partnerships, and Community Partnerships.
• Partner to create authentic and inspiring content that resonates with our core customer and engages new.
• Managing interactions to provide high-quality service, support the organization, and foster teamwork and mutual respect.
• Prioritizing effectively, being efficient, and managing a range of tasks and activities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding and passion for the outdoor consumer goods industry
• Established connections in conservation and/or sustainability
• Proven ability to build strong business partnerships
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and across all levels of the organization
• Organized, professional, composed, and approachable
• Forward-thinking with a growth mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Marketing or Business Administration degree preferred
• Ethical Acumen - Ability to build trust, exemplify integrity and accountability while having access to highly confidential information.

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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or emailHRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

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.