If you are a self-motivated marketing professional with a collaborative approach, this position offers you some great opportunities. You will:

• Support one of our key brands, which has strong revenue and margins. Crizal® No-Glare lenses offer superior protection against glare, scratches, smudges, and UV light
• Expand your experience in a broad role that involves a variety of different marketing activities, exposure to multiple functional areas of our organization and contributing to major product launches slated for the near future Quick question for you - click here
• Join at an exciting time -- our recent merger with Luxottica has made us the world's largest player in the eyewear industry, and as Essilor-Luxottica evolves, it will create opportunities for strong performers
• Earn a competitive salary and a great benefits package that includes all you would expect plus some great extras, such as frame and lens discounts and a stock purchase plan
• Become part of an organization driven by a threefold mission: Improving lives by improving sight; Innovating for better vision; and Reaching the 2.7 billion underserved

Improving Lives By Improving Sight. Essilor of America, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of eyeglass lenses in the United States, employs more than 10,000 people and operates the largest and most comprehensive optical laboratory network in the U.S. Essilor of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International. Essilor manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, Transitions®, and other brands, and our products are worn by one billion people daily. Essilor has been on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Innovative Companies every year since 2010, and we ranked #62 out of 700 corporations awarded the title "Diversity Leader 2020" by the Financial Times.

Pictured: With Multi-Angular Technology™, Crizal Sapphire® 360° UV Lenses reduce reflections from all directions for less distracting glare, better aesthetics, enhanced UV protection, and safer nighttime driving.

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Associate Marketing Manager, Crizal, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Quick question for you - click here
• 2+ years of marketing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and/or work in cross-functional groups
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Mastery in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Reporting to the Associate Director, Brands, you will join the Crizal brand team and be primarily responsible for providing day-to-day marketing support and executing tactics to support the growth of the Crizal brand. This will include functions such as managing budgets, developing marketing materials, serving as the liaison between the Crizal brand team and trade media and event activations. You'll will work closely with other members of the Marketing organization as well as other departments (sales, training, supply chain etc.) to support initiatives to grow the business. Quick question for you - click here

Career development
As you can see under The Role tab, this position will provide you with plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience. Success in this role could set you up to take on additional opportunities and advance, within Marketing or into other areas of the organization. We are committed to hiring from within whenever possible.

Great environment
You will join a team that includes dedicated, sharp and mutually supportive professionals. Our culture is entrepreneurial and fresh, backed by 170 years of success.

Truly living our values
At Essilor, we believe everyone deserves to see life and all its detail with the best vision possible. That's why, in addition to designing, manufacturing and distributing quality vision care solutions worldwide, we invest in raising awareness of the importance of good vision, support eyecare professionals, invent new technologies and products, and support philanthropic initiatives. We also are committed to robust standards for environmental sustainability. These are just a couple of reasons we were one of the 52 companies named to Fortune magazine's 2019 Change the World list.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an exceptional mix of first-rate benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with company match; comprehensive training through Leonardo; unlimited vacation; an employee stock purchase plan with company match; and more.

More about the Requirements
In addition to the basics described under The Requirements tab, you will need:

• Strong organization skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• An outgoing personality and comfort in engaging with various internal teams, external agencies, and interacting with customers at trade shows, etc.
• Self-motivation and a drive for results
• Experience in the optical, healthcare or pharmaceutical industry is preferred
• A creative approach

You will work remotely to start, and may come into the office on occasion. Once it is safe to do so, you should expect to work in our Dallas headquarters regularly.

More about the Role
In addition to the responsibilities described under The Role tab, you will:

• Support the Crizal Product Manager and Associate Director to execute targeted Crizal programs and promotions
• Work closely with the training team to develop training content for internal sales teams and eye care professionals (ECPs)
• Create ECP-facing marketing communications and marketing materials leveraging assets provided by the Global Marketing Team (GMT)
• Budget and control expenses
• Provide support on new product introductions and product discontinuations for the Crizal portfolio
• Collaboratively work with agency and outside vendors to develop customized branded content that supports and aligns with brand voice and character (social media, PR, website, CRM integration, in store collateral, etc.)
• Travel as required (and assuming it is safe) to meetings, trainings, and trade shows
• Conduct special projects as assigned

More about your success
A key goal for you will be to make sure things are seamless, within the team, within projects, and as we partner with other departments in executing programs. Your success will depend on your ability to interact effectively with people in multiple areas. You should work to establish relationships, bringing a collaborative approach along with the right balance of patience and persistence in getting what you need.

The pace here is fast and change happens frequently -- Essilor and the optical industry are constantly evolving. Those who excel here truly enjoy the dynamic environment and remain agile and able to pivot. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Associate Marketing Manager, you will:

• Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Combine analytical skills with creativity in solving problems
• Pay attention to details while also grasping the big picture
• Achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player
• Keep a constant eye out for ways to improve processes
• Assume ownership of and accountability for your responsibilities