Product Manager
Job Description
Our client is a fastpaced apparel manufacturer and distributor with Europe wide operations. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to join the menswear team in their thriving hub in North RhineWestphalia.
This role will suit some who have a keen eye for product design and its development with some background in garment construction.
Product Manager The Role:
- Reporting into the Senior Product Manager your remit is to maximize the Sales & Profit for your product area.
- You will be working closely with your inhouse design and product development teams ensuring you have the most appropriate and clear specification for the Production Manager of the manufacturing units.
- Work alongside the Merchandise Manager to implement the product budget and strategy in order to help increase sales and achieve margin targets.
- Stay updated with fashion trends and product directions within HQ. This will require constant communication with Sales Product and Design teams.
- Prepare for all customers visits and product presentations and ensure they are well organised and impressed.
- Manage the product offer in your area. Work closely with your production units to maximise potential product price or lead time opportunities.
- Work closely with Merchandising and Technical teams to ensure development samples and price quotes are timely and accurate.
Requirements
Product Manager The Candidate
- Prior experience in design or product development within the UK/European menswear segment
- Excellent project management and interpersonal skills to develop strategies for the brand to gain a competitive edge.
- Excellent communication skills to work across all functions to ensure the best product offer.
- Product focused and commercially driven.
- Resourceful organized energetic analytical and competent.
- Able to work under pressure and achieve deadlines. A self starter and problem solver
Product Manager