Sr. Business Development Manager

Contract: Permanent/Full time

Compensation:

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, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your role

We are looking for a (Sr.) Business Development Manager who will closely co-work with the Optical GM and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, strengthen project governance, facilitate business alignment, and contribute to the effective execution of key business priorities and growth opportunities.

Main responsibilities:

Strategic Projects

• Lead and oversee strategic projects and business improvement initiatives, ensuring timely and effective execution.

• Establish project governance and working models to support successful project delivery.

• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables.

• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and issue resolution throughout project implementation.

• Provide regular updates and recommendations to stakeholders to ensure effective execution and business impact.

Business Planning & Development

• Co-work with relevant business functions to support annual business planning, forecasting, target-setting processes, and key business initiatives.
• Translate business priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Identify business growth opportunities and potential risks through business performance reviews, market insights, and data analysis.
• Support channel development (B2B/Sports) and business expansion initiatives, with a focus on strategic partnerships and growth opportunities.
• Drive business review processes and track progress against key priorities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and other functions to support business objectives.

• Act as a key coordinator for business initiatives requiring cross-functional alignment.

Main requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above.

• 5+ years of experience in project management, business planning, commercial excellence, consulting, or related functions.

• Proven experience in PMO, strategic initiatives, transformation projects, or cross-functional project leadership.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights and recommendations.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.