Руководитель группы разработки спортивной одежды

Responsibilities:

• Constant monitoring of feedback of the brand in the market;
• Identify key opportunities and propose a clear strategy to build brand recognition and avoid negative reaction to the brand;
• Create market analysis in order to have solid picture of market activities and trends in relation to consumer and product;
• Study consumers, their preferences, the perception of existing brands and the psychology of consumer behavior;
• Control the application of the results of market analysis to the seasonal collection;
• Oversight and validate action steps on collection’s updates and changes to achieve approved results in quality and pricing;
• Achievement of sales plans and margins according to financial targets;
• Coordinate and manage strategic category direction; ensure cross-functional alignment;
• Supervise process and results of Line Reviews and Line Closes (pre-order and order sessions);
• Identify new business opportunities to drive innovation and / or commerciality;
• Actively provide input for setting the Concept to Consumer direction and implement it into relevant ranges in partnership with Marketing Communication counterparts;
• Control developing assortment pyramid according to evolving consumer’s need;
• Provide direction for product development briefs and designs to control efficiencies of assortment and cross functional effectiveness;
• Observe and control internal forecasting processes, review and analyze forecasting and order results provided by buyers;
• Ensure developed product is fully meeting Buy Ready requirements for seasonal calendars;
• Manage the group and develop their operational and professional skills using available resources to create a top performing group;
• Show leadership through living the brand and corporate values as a role model, while fostering a performance culture in their interactions and?within their section and group;
• Manage and develop optimum relationship with cross-functional teams to enable an efficient product creation process;
• Responsible for the group’s timely, accurate and complete data management within the relevant system landscape (i.e., PLM);
• Develop operational and tactical plans for the group’s development – track and control execution;
• Drive group performance through KPI fulfillment and SMART target setting to meet or beat performance objectives. Support professional growth and development to help support retention and resiliency;
• Be the main representative of the group in department activities (projects, meetings and events) and change management within your team by actively supporting innovations in tools and related processes.

Requirements:

• 7 years of product marketing experience with APP, FTW, ACC or comparable background;
• 2 years minimum with supervisory experience;
• Education: higher education, preferable specialty – marketing / business / textile / fashion;
• English level: pre-intermediate;
• Program ownership: advanced user - MS office (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook), AI, PLM system – nice to have.

We offer:

• Work in the Company – leader at its segment.
• Competitive salary (“white”).
• Hybrid work format (office / home).
• Young, friendly and strong international team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Wide range of benefits: discounts on company's products and discount programs with our partners, medical insurance after probation period, mobile services discounts etc.
• Full compliance with the Russian Labour Code.
• Flexible schedule: you can start your day from 8 a.m., 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.
• Place of work at the main Company office near Aeroport metro station.
• Parking for employees and guests.