Country Eyecare Manager - New Zealand

Job description

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley , Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry , and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more. Lead the future of clinical excellence and eyecare innovation across New Zealand. At OPSM and EssilorLuxottica , we're passionate about helping people see more and be more. We're looking for an inspiring Country Eyecare Manager to lead, coach and elevate our network of Optometrists across New Zealand while driving clinical excellence, customer experience and eyecare innovation. This is a rare leadership opportunity for an experienced Optometrist who is passionate about developing others, influencing at scale and shaping the future of eyecare. Why You'll Love This Role As our Country Eyecare Manager, you'll be the clinical leader for New Zealand, partnering closely with Optometrists, retail leaders and support teams to ensure we deliver industry-leading eyecare experiences to every customer, every day. You'll spend time coaching and mentoring Optometrists in-store, driving professional development, supporting the rollout of new technology and ensuring best-practice clinical standards across the network. If you thrive on building capability, influencing change and making a genuine impact on patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Lead and inspire New Zealand's Optometry community to deliver exceptional clinical care and customer experiences Coach, mentor and develop Optometrists through regular in-store support and clinical guidance Drive clinical excellence, quality assurance and best-practice standards across the networkSupport the rollout and adoption of new eyecare technologies and innovation initiatives Partner with Retail Regional Managers and retail teams to strengthen customer outcomes and business performance Ensure Optometrists remain at the forefront of clinical knowledge, diagnosis and treatment practices Act as a trusted stakeholder across operations, product and support teams Champion customer insights and feedback to continually improve our services What You'll Bring Bachelor or Doctor of Optometry qualification Current registration to practice in New Zealand4+ years' experience in Optometry Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring capability Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills Commercial awareness combined with a genuine customer-first mindset A passion for developing others and driving clinical excellence A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout New Zealand Why EssilorLuxottica? Generous yearly $1,500 product allowance and Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off to splurge across all our brands – OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel throughout the year. Local and global volunteering opportunities through our charity partner OneSight, including OneSight volunteer leave and the ability to become a global ambassador. Hands-on exposure to innovative smart eyewear technology, including Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, and Nuance Audio glasses Ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities Career growth across New Zealand, Australia and our global network Ready to Shape the Future of Eyecare? If you're an experienced Optometrist and people leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us lead the next generation of clinical excellence across New Zealand. To be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your cover letter and resume today. As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing. We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.