Product Manager

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