Manchester, United Kingdom
About Us
SPEED & SPIRIT are core values that inspire us at PUMA. We are committed to performance, vibrant sporting legacy, team spirit, and individual talent. Applying for a role at PUMA is straightforward: click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
Your Talent
* Relevant wholesale or retail experience in product management, merchandising, and/or sales.
* Excellent knowledge of the performance Run / Train market and product.
* Ability to build and maintain relationships.
* Passion and desire to work as part of a successful team.
* Strong business orientation, analytical skills, and retail math knowledge.
* Collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Utilize data and insights for decision-making and process improvement.
* Organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ownership of projects with a solution-oriented mindset.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Power BI, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* Strong presentation skills to communicate strategic plans.
* Proactive, inquisitive, and resilient with a solutions focus.
* Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas as needed.
Your Mission
* Develop a compelling, market-relevant range of Run / Train apparel & accessories aligned with company strategy.
* Drive product assortment strategies based on retailer and consumer needs, achieving seasonal KPIs.
* Manage the global critical path to meet seasonal deadlines.
* Create detailed product briefs for regional & global teams, referencing competitors.
* Participate actively in Merch Review, Line Freeze, and ESAM meetings.
* Support sales through account previews and pre-line meetings, providing feedback in a clear format.
* Own product setup, including systems, restrictions, embargoes, trackers, and pricelists.
* Deliver market insights, trends, pricing, and consumer needs to regional & global teams.
* Conduct store visits and compile reports on retailer and competitor activity.
* Analyze sales data and seasonal targets to forecast and maximize SKU efficiency.
* Place sample orders to optimize seasonal needs and minimize costs.
* Manage showroom merchandising at season start and pack down afterward.
* Coordinate daily with cross-functional teams to execute account and brand plans.
* Identify opportunities outside normal seasonal timings with sales.
* Create seasonal sell-in documents using digital tools, updating throughout the season.
* Foster strong collaborative relationships within the merchandising team and with other functions.
* Review weekly GTM updates and follow up on action points.
PUMA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
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