
Product Development Manager
17 hours ago
The successful candidate will serve as a Senior Buying Specialist, responsible for managing a defined category or subcategory to continuously improve ranges and promotions, exceeding sales and margin targets. This role requires developing a category plan that supports delivery of the customer plan, market share acquisition, excellent availability, and omni-channel leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop Category Strategy with senior buyer to achieve Sales/Profitability targets, and maximize market share of assigned category.
- Develop assortment frequently including Brands, Products & Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitability.
- Regular planogram updates with merchandising team to cover effective display principles and ensure sell out of phase out / display inventory.
- Train, coach & develop team members to deliver in line with business requirements and for their personal growth.
- Implement promo strategy through direct team & support functions to ensure business objectives are met; review effectiveness of promotion activity and update team.
- Develop advertising & marketing strategy; implement through marketing; review effectiveness of all activities and update category head / team.
- Manage Order & Replenishment process through team ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in control.
- Develop strategy + support new Product Development process & Sourcing for Own Brands.
- Review & analyze market trends, daily marketing review of core competition to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing.
- Work with service & support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction.
- Online category development and promo strategy development to ensure competitiveness with market & grow online business.
- Manage Supplier Relation, agency & non-agency. Range development, negotiate commercial terms, promotional / marketing activities, other operating incomes and follow up on timely payment of supplier receivables.
- In store layout, display & space management/execution via planogram and stores visits.
- Min weekly visits to core stores + competitors with actionable follow up circulated to wider team.
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years retail experience, preferably within a Home Furnishings sector, previous role in buying / merchandising essential.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Experience with Business Objects/SAP is an advantage.
- Team player and results orientated.
- Previous experience on branded home stores.
- International experience preferred, willing to relocate.
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