As a Senior Global Product Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Global Product Management to drive the Own Brand strategy and delivery of business goals for business-critical Own Brands. Working closely with Product Creation, Commercial Team and Buying Functions, you will be responsible for ensuring best in class Own Brand products relevant to target consumer are present in Footasylum Stores, Footasylum and Brand DTC sites, and Wholesale partners, both in the UK and globally.
Responsibilities
Working with key stakeholders across the business, support the Head of Global Product Management in the development and implementation of a complete Own Brand Strategy for each Own Brand. (across multiple seasons/years)
Responsible for clearly defined seasonal product briefs for Footasylum, UK Wholesale and International Wholesale/Franchise to Product Creation
Ensure product is meeting all channel needs throughout the design/development phase
Responsible for launch of products to all channels
Responsible for management and process of Wholesale/Distributor SMU programmes and requests.
Be a key part of a 'Trend' team (from GPM/other functions) to identify opportunity for new brands, and current own brand extensions
Support on the input and feedback to legal on trademark registration requirements
Lead the development of direct reports through continuous coaching and implementation of HR tools (PDPs, Check Ins etc)
Requirement
Minimum 7 years' experience in Buying/Product roles, demonstrating strong Leadership skills.
Excellent internal and external relationship builder
Global experience preferred.
Experience in creating and delivering strategies.
Forward thinker and reactive to market situations to ensure Footasylum stays ahead of competition and relevant with target consumer demands.
Critical understanding of market and competitive trends to ensure product stays consumer relevant
International travel required as part of the role.