Product Developer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £35000 – £40000/annum Benefits
PRODUCT DEVELOPER | SPORTS & PERFORMANCE | INTERNATIONAL BRAND | NORTH WEST | UP TO £40,000 DOE
Arguably, these guys are one of the biggest retailers making market leaders watch their backs. After almost 10 years of trading, they're now on the look out for making certain departments bigger so that they can go after, and deliver ambitious growth plans.
If you love apparel, more importantly sports and athleisure, then this is a role where you can embrace innovative thinking & pushing the boundaries!
As the Product Developer you will:
Review collections seasonally, ensuring all range offerings cover best sellers, newness and drive revenue for your department
Work cross functionally with your designer and garment tech to ensure quality is at all times, the best it can be and in line with company standards
Have a sound understanding of lead times with all aspects of your critical paths
Understand and have a proven track record of over coming sourcing, COO or freight challenges in season
Overcome delays, cancellations and phasing issues with pragmatic solutions
Be responsible for all costing exercises, ensuring margin targets are being maintained whilst keeping range plans accurate and up to date with all costing and RRP information
Care about the supply base, building strong relationships with all partners whilst communicating in a clear and concise manner at all times
Have the ability to trade in season, driving sales through repeats and newness through identifying opportunities quickly As a manager you must be able to:
Motivate and encourage team members around you, whilst pushing personal development goals for yourself and them
Track and monitor team development monthly and annually
Be approachable and empathetic
Have a positive outlook and attitude to all situations & challenges
Be a true team player
Push others and yourself to learnDesired:
Must have 4 years experience in Buying or Product Development
Sports, athleisure background, desired but not essential
Experience with costing and negotiation is essential Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.
Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics
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- Address Manchester, Greater Manchester
