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Be the consumer and sport expert; Influence and execute the category direction; Work with all necessary functions to deliver the category business objectives; Create ranges within the category from both and image and commercial point of view
Job Responsibility:
Influence and implement strategic category direction, proactively set range direction for both Future City and Value Range
Identify new business opportunities to drive innovation and commerciality
Show full understanding and drive the product creation process whilst managing all tasks within the given time frames
Become a role model for other team members with regards to product creation process
Show leadership through living the brand values
Build and maintain a strong relationship with cross-functional teams and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process
ensure product excellence
Proactively analyze business, draw conclusions and act upon the key findings, drive profitability and efficiency
Strong knowledge of product information systems and the interlinking functions – clarity on respective timelines
High level of product expertise in creating high value perceived products
Be a competent partner for product and ranging discussions with markets and retailers
Prepare and present ranges and business-related topics - with respective audience in mind - by using relevant structure and content
Identify projects to optimize category performance, work independently and steer to conclusion
Requirements:
College degree, preferably in marketing/business/textile/fashion
Minimum of 6 years’ Product Marketing experience with FTW background
Fluent in English
PC skills (MS Office programs)
Lateral thinking and challenge status quo
Communication skill set, including effective negotiation and clear transportation of information
Step up to conflicts, work towards a diplomatic solution
Be open for change, support execution of change management
Cooperate effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships
Basic leadership skills esp. in driving ad hoc projects independently
Work independently as well as part of a team
Efficiently plan and prioritize daily work
In-depth knowledge of respective product category
Advanced analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented