Product Strategy Manager

Job Title: Retail Merchandising ManagerLocation: New York, NYZip Code: 10018Duration: 4+ MonthsPay Rate: $52.75/hr.Keyword's: #NewYorkjobs; #RetailMerchandisingjobs;Start Date: Immediate'We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a Pay rate of $52.75/hr, however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. Job Description:GENERAL FUNCTIONThe role manages day-to-day issues and transformational initiatives in lenses, frames and contact lenses categories. Scope includes assortment changes, introduction or evolution of lens and contact lenses selling tools, training for field and stores, and other projects to support the complete vision solution and to improve customer experience in LensCrafters and ForEyes stores. Particular focus of this position is to manage contact lenses category for LensCrafters and For Eyes.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Provide day-to-day support to stores on category initiatives covering contact lenses and promotions to ensure smooth operations and meet store and customer needs* Manage large scale contact lens initiatives to evolve assortment and/or selling practices and tools, with a special focus on Doctor and Vendor relation* Coordinate NPI Go-To market with a special focus on Private Label implementation* Support contact lens training programs with expertise and content, e.g., Enhancements Training* Collaborate with operations, field, vendors, marketing and other partners in testing and/or rolling out category related initiatives* Manage marketing Co-Op funds in partnership with Marketing and FinanceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS* Bachelor"s Degree* 5+ years" work experience in retail planning, buying, or merchandising* Self-starter who can work in ambiguity using sound judgment and critical thinking/strategic skills to provide innovative solutions* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Ability to influence/negotiate* Travel required visiting existing stores, new store openings, and cross-functioning offices* Proficient/advanced computer skills (Excel, SAP, merchandising and planning systems)* Excel in a highly matrixed organizationBelcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.'