Marketing & Commercial Administration Executive (Frames)

Company Description

Essilor Group is the global leader in ophthalmic optics, designing, manufacturing, and marketing a comprehensive range of lenses that enhance and protect vision. Guided by the mission to improve lives by improving sight, the company invests over €200 million annually in research and innovation to bring cutting-edge products to market. Essilor's renowned brands include Varilux®, Crizal®, Transitions®, Eyezen™, Xperio®, Foster Grant®, and Bolon™. With nearly 69,000 employees worldwide, the company operates 32 plants, 490 prescription laboratories, 14 distribution centers, and 5 research and development centers globally. For more information, please visit https://www.essilor.com.

The Marketing & Commercial Administration Executive supports the execution of brand, trade marketing, and commercial activities for the Frames business. This role is responsible for administrative coordination, reporting, and budget tracking across multiple brands and clients, ensuring smooth collaboration with internal teams, agencies, and regional stakeholders.

• Support the implementation of brand guidelines and coordinate client communications
• Validate client submissions (renderings, proposals, KPIs, technical drawings) and coordinate approvals
• Assist in the preparation of pitchbacks, Joint Business Plans (JBP), and marketing calendars
• Support Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) and quarterly reporting (5+7, 8+4, BDG)

• Prepare and monitor annual ADV budgets across brands and clients
• Track approved marketing claims and support submissions (interim, chargebacks)
• Compile completion reports, post-mortems, and documentation
• Coordinate with Finance on claim status and follow-ups

• Coordinate seasonal visual merchandising (SS/FW) and retail activations
• Support store openings and field merchandising activities
• Manage submissions to Regional teams (distribution and visibility reports)
• Coordinate forecasts and orders for trade marketing materials

• Support execution of consumer activations, including planning and approvals
• Assist in GWP shipments, PO processing, artwork approvals, and vendor coordination
• Distribute digital assets and marketing materials to clients

• Support Infomarche submissions and special collection forecasts
• Assist in distribution planning and product feedback collection
• Provide support for commercial initiatives and special projects

• Coordinate training sessions (N1, N2 collections) with regional teams and partners
• Support event logistics, participant coordination, and post-event activities

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or any related field
• At least 2–4 years of experience in marketing administration, trade marketing, or commercial support
• Experience working with regional or HQ stakeholders is an advantage

• Strong coordination, administrative, and follow-up skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organized, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• At Essilor, you'll be part of a global leader in vision care, working in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.