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From: Andrea Alam=20
To: JSFG@xxxxxxxx=20
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 10:00 AM
Subject: Sr. Product Manager - Watch Station




My name is Andrea Alam and I work for Luxottica Retail one of the
largest eyewear retailers in the world. You may recognize Lenscrafters,
Pearle Vision, Ray Ban, Sunglass Hut, or Watchworks. Those are just a
few of our retail names.=20
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Just a few highlights about Luxottica for you:
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We were named by Fortune Magazine 5 out of the last 6 years as one of
the Top 100 companies to work for!
Last year we purchased our leading competitor in turn increasing our
phenomenal growth!
Strong and consistent bonus payouts and incentive programs     =20
NO LAYOFFS for as many years as I can remember!
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Please take a moment and visit our website: www.luxottica.com=20
Another informative website about our EyeCare Plan website as well:
http://www.eyemedvisioncare.com/=20
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Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss the
opportunities if you yourself are interested in establishing a mutual
interest or if you know anyone that is looking to make a change or might
be interested as well. I look forward to speaking with you.

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Andrea Alam
Luxottica Retail
Office: 513-765-4491
Mobile: 937-416-2741
aalam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



Attachment 1: Description

Senior Product Manager

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Department:                        Watch Station Merchandising           =
             Reports To:                        Senior Director, Watch =
Product Group

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Job Title:            Senior Product Manager        =20

Exempt/Non-Exempt:            Exempt - E13

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Supervises:=20

Two Assistant Buyers and a Product Coordinator  =20

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GENERAL FUNCTION

The Sr. Product Manager Watch SPMW is responsible for the management of =
all watch product (Lux and non-Lux) and day-to-day operations.  The SPMW =
will also oversee two Assistant Buyers and a Product Coordinator who =
will all report to the Senior Director of Watch in the Product Group.  =
The SPMW is responsible for the coaching and development of direct =
reports and career succession planning support.

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Internal and external customers perceive the SPMW as being an expert =
regarding watch products and trends. The SPMW maximizes sales, profit, =
and return on assets by managing assortments, negotiating with vendors =
and ensuring adequate inventory levels targeted to appropriate store =
types and market areas.  The SPMW partners with the Senior Director =
Watch Product Group on the styling, pricing, flow and promotional =
strategies for watches. Also, the SPMW works closely with the UK Buyer =
on development of Luxottica Private Watch Brands.

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The SPMW leads and manages departmental projects/initiatives, recommends =
process and business improvements, and collaborates with watch team and =
other function areas to ensure successful execution.  The SPMW will =
develop, propose, partner and manage new product test initiatives.  =
He/she represents Luxottica Retail professionally in the industry.  The =
SPMW will communicate professionally, effectively and regularly with =
his/her supervisor, direct reports, senior managers; as well as, other =
functional areas, factories and industry members.

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He/she is a key resource for watch product information, marketing, =
merchandising and public relations with dedicated support from =
designated representatives in these departments to ensure successful =
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MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.      Gets Results

=B7     Manages assortments that help to achieve our sales, inventory =
and margin plans.

=B7     Maintains product flow to ensure inventories are + or -10% to =
target or forecast.

=B7     Ensures profitability by achieving IMU%, markdown budget, and =
inventory turnover. =20

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2.      Communication

  a.. Works closely with the Planning/Merchandising/Marketing/Operations =
teams to insure that assortments and strategies meet the store's needs =
and projects/implementations are successfully executed in all areas =
(marketing, signage, inventory, levels).
=B7        Partners with planning teams to recognize and react to =
opportunities and liabilities.

=B7        Supports SGH Operations, Merchandising, E-Commerce and Public =
Relations on product introductions, monthly visual guides and =
incentives.

=B7        Works closely with supervisor, direct reports and =
cross-functional partners to execute business priorities, recognize and =
respond to opportunities/liabilities, and partner on new strategies and =
assortments.

=B7        Works consistently with factories and expeditors to insure =
successful development, packaging, shipping and flow of private branded =
products for watches.

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3.      Assortment Plans

=B7        Manage assortments that meet our plans and reflect industry =
trends.

=B7        Assortments must meet:

-         Sales plans.

-         Gross Margin plans.

-         Inventory plans or forecasts while maintaining a proper =
balance of new and bestsellers.

-  Timelines sets for implementation with training, marketing and PR.    =
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=B7               Recommends cost/retail pricing.

=B7              Consults on seasonal and annual sales and inventory =
planning.

=B7              Adjusts and revises assortments to react to =
opportunities and liabilities.

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4.   Brand Communication

=B7        Meets with key non-Luxottica watch brand resources and =
private brand factories to select product that meets current and =
emerging trends.  Bases assortment decisions on current and new SKU =
performance.

=B7        Negotiates cost, returns, recalls, Co-Op, associate =
incentives and markdown dollars at department level.

=B7        Communicates product-related issues to vendors (e.g., quality =
improvement, product development, brand strategies, launches, test sales =
performance and projected item status changes).  Communicates issues, =
opportunities and liabilities with the team and supervisor.

=B7        Participate in the evaluation of all non-Luxottica watch =
suppliers annually.

=B7        Represents Luxottica retail in a professional manner to the =
industry.

=B7        Travels to key U.S. and international markets/shows =
seasonally.  Available to travel as required.

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5.   Internal Communications

=B7        Initiates and participates in regular product communication =
meetings with the team; as well as, key representatives from =
Planning/Marketing/Merchandising/Store Operations.

=B7        Recommends which watches are included in major print media =
(e.g., Internal Communication and Direct Mail pieces).

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6.      Management Skills

=B7        Promotes improvement on department processes and =
communication.

=B7        Leads, takes responsibility for and supports projects to =
scheduled completion of objectives on a timely basis.

=B7        Exhibits resourcefulness and professionalism in resolving =
problem situations.

=B7        Develops direct reports to manage branded businesses to allow =
for more collaboration on Sun Private Development.  Coaches and monitors =
performance consistently.  Supports to develop career succession plans =
for direct reports.  Teaches key product management skills.

=B7        Gives direction to direct reports in order to ensure project =
completion in a timely and effective manner.

=B7        Perceived as professional, mature, and fair by internal and =
external customers.

=B7        Promotes organizational core values as the basis for =
behavior, performance, and business decisions.

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7.      Communication

=B7        Strong written and oral communication skills.

=B7        Precise, concise, persuasive and effective.

=B7        Communicates effectively, consistently and professionally =
internally with team members, as well as cross functionally and =
externally.

=B7        Understands and demonstrates the need to communicate =
differently based on the audience's needs.

=B7        Demonstrates active listening skills.

=B7        Reacts professionally and executes organizational decisions.

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8.      Specifications

=B7        Ability to identify and interpret watch trends.  Ability to =
foresee changes and opportunities.

=B7        Financial assortment management skills and detailed industry =
knowledge. =20

=B7        Developed multi-tasking skills across many functional areas =
and outside vendors and customers.

=B7        Crisis and change management skills to maximize opportunities =
and reduce liabilities

=B7        Proficient computer/PC skills (AS400, Market Max, Business =
Objects, Groupwise, Microsoft Products).

=B7        General business skills (manufacturing, marketing, =
accounting, production etc.).

=B7        Solid oral and written communication skills.

=B7        Teamwork and collaboration skills across many functional =
areas.

=B7        Analytical and mathematical skills.

=B7        Accuracy--numbers and data.

=B7        Extracting solutions from available data.

=B7        Flexible, grasps concepts quickly.

=B7        Initiates process improvements.  Constantly innovates.

=B7        Ability to teach, develop and lead others.

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 9.      Experience

Solid work experience of 5-8 years in retail with buying, planning, and =
a product development management.

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10. Education=20

College graduate with related degree in retail, management or marketing, =
or years of equivalent experience.

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 Attachment #2: Questionnaire


Thank you for your interest in Luxottica Retail. I am contacting you to =
ask for additional information about your experience. For the next step =
of the selection process, we need the following information.

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Name:

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Position Applying for:

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Contact Phone Numbers (Home, Cell & Work):

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Email Address:

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Current Title/Company:

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1) Your earnings history including both salary and incentive =
compensation (if applicable).

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2) A brief comparison of your experience to the requirements of the =
position description. This is a very important piece of information.=20

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3) Names, titles, phone numbers of references that can verify your =
experience/skills are a fit for this position. No one will be contacted =
without your prior approval.

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4) Reasons for job changes including why you are currently looking to =
leave your employer or why you are currently in transition.

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5) How do you feel about relocation? What would your motivation be for =
making a move?

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