Product Manager

Job Description

Our client is a fast paced 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 Rhine-Westphalia.

This role will suit some who has 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 in-house 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 customer 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. 

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