Global Activewear & Accessories Category Leader

EssilorLuxottica; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leonardo learning platform

Flexible work conditions

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Disconnect Program

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in Lombardy is seeking an Creative Activewear & Accessories Category Lead to drive the global product line, shape seasonal strategies, and ensure brand consistency across the category. You will collaborate with Design, Sourcing, Planning, Marketing and Sales to develop innovative collections that meet consumer and retailer needs.

You will own the line plan, manage assortment architecture, analyze market trends and performance, and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3.5+ years in merchandising, category management, or product management.
• Experience in line planning and assortment management.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Fluent English; other languages optional.

Responsibilities

• Drive global category strategy through market analysis and trend forecasting.
• Own assortment performance, ensuring SKU profitability and productivity.
• Translate market and sales insights into product direction for innovative collections.
• Lead the global line plan, including assortment architecture, product positioning and pricing strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Development, Sourcing, Planning, Marketing and Sales.
• Ensure seasonal calendar execution and on-time delivery.
• Drive product reviews and margin management balancing innovation and profitability.
• Develop merchandising tools, analyses and seasonal business reviews.
• Maintain product data integrity and communication across functions.
• Lead and influence stakeholders globally for alignment across categories and regions.

Skills

Category management

Line planning

Product merchandising

Merchandising analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Marketing / Economics / Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

EssilorLuxottica in Lombardy is seeking an Creative Activewear & Accessories Category Lead to drive the global product line, shape seasonal strategies, and ensure brand consistency across the category. You will collaborate with Design, Sourcing, Planning, Marketing and Sales to develop innovative collections that meet consumer and retailer needs.

You will own the line plan, manage assortment architecture, analyze market trends and performance, and ensure on-time delivery.