Bring consumer andindustryinsights into your concepts
Execute the category direction and drive implementation
Work with all creation functions to deliver product concepts and execute strategic plans to win local markets
Create ranges within the category from both an image and commercial point of view
Key Responsibilities:
Proactively manage range direction and sharpen the creation direction withinkidsarea to create leading product winning the market
Propose a clear strategy for the range and execution plan, be considered as a range expert bykey relationteam and markets
Show full understanding of the product creation process whilst managing all tasks within the given time frames, with special attention to speed to market
Work within cross-functional team and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process with an optimum product outcome
Strong knowledge of product information systems and the interlinking functionsto maintain and enable smooth product info updating
Prepare and present ranges and business-related topics - with respective audience in mind - by using relevant structure and content
Actively provide input for setting the CtC (Concept to Consumer) direction and implement it into relevant ranges in partnership with CtC counterparts
Work independently on projects and follow up on project development, be proactive, flexible, solution driven to ensure project delivery
Key Relationships:
Maintain a strong relationship and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with
Business unit and across other BU´s
Cross-functional team (Design, Operations, Materials, Costing, Planning, Process)
Global headquarter and key APAC counterpart (JP/KR/EM)
FTW/ ACC
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge ofkids apparelindustry and familiar with local market landscape to ensure right strategic findings to win
Deep product knowledge ofproduct creation, consumerand retail knowledge in regard to fulfill different needs within GCA market
Strong communication skills - transport and deliver information clear and effectively
Cooperate well and effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationshipswith cross function
Work independently as well as part of a team
Plan and prioritize daily working time effectively with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented
Ability to travel
Actively interested in lifestyle and/or fashion,passion for sport
People management experiences would be a plus but not mandatory
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
College degree, preferably in marketing / business / fashion
Minimum of 7 years Product Marketing experience with APP background in/or Sport/Street/Fashion brands, experienced in large business scale will be preferred
Preferably withkids-wearbackground
Experience in trade, vertical retail business model or sales is helpful
Fluent in English
PC skills (MS Office programs, especially PowerPoint and Excel)