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Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist - Portwest
PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of of Product Manager in Safety Workwear, on a full-time permanent basis reporting to the Regional Sales Manager.Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,300 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
As the Product Manager in Safety Workwear youwill research and develop the product roadmap for a significant range of safety workwear. This role will involve research, range planning, product development and quality control. You will be accountable for the end to end life cycle of product within your range.
* Build a growth focused, product strategy for your range. This includes reviewing the current product range, price points and marketing and building a plan to drive the continued growth of this portfolio through new product development and product improvement
* Fully embrace the Portwest Product Management model and to impart this on their Team.
* Close liaison with Marketing to promote Portwest technical content and branding.
* Train Sales Team on the offer and how to present it.
* Keep abreast of legislative changes in PPE and ensure all products are fully compliant with the appropriate legislation.
* Regularly review brand, range and product performance.
* Maintain close links with Supply Chain to ensure goods are shipped on time & to manage excess stock, sts 50, QRT.
* Work with procurement on improving costs and intelligent sourcing - from both existing and new vendors
* Representing Portwest at events and forums, Focus Groups ASM visits, Trade Fairs etc.
* Lead and be fully responsible for the end to end development process, including gap analysis, sampling, tech pack creation and production .
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
* 10 years + Relevant industry experience, in a product development focused role.
* Degree in fashion design, textiles of similar
* Experienced working with taped seam garments highly desirable
* Highly numerate, commercial individual
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
We offer a competitive remuneration package working within an experienced and driven team. You will be supported with training and excellent opportunities for further career progression.
COMPANY AWARDS
* Great Place To Work 2023
* Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2022
* Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021
* Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - InBusiness Ireland 2020
* Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019
* Exporter of the Year 2018
* Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Product Management
* Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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