Senior Product Manager - Portmans

Myer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Learning and development

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Myer is seeking a Senior Product Manager for Portmans Dresses team in Melbourne. You will lead end-to-end product strategy, developing trend-led ranges that deliver sales, margin and customer objectives, in a fast-paced retail environment.

Reporting to Head of Product, you will manage a high-performing team, collaborate across QA, Marketing, Planning, Design and Visual Merchandising, and translate global trends into commercially successful dresses assortment for Portmans customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Buying or Product Management role within womenswear.
• Proven experience developing and trading commercially successful product categories.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrications and fit.
• Demonstrated experience managing the critical path and production process from concept to delivery.
• Exceptional negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, sales and gross profit performance.
• Proven ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience building and influencing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic assortment building: Build the seasonal Dresses range plan with option counts, price architecture, silhouette and fabric mix.
• Trend led: Research trends and translate global runway, street and social trends into commercial product.
• Financial KPIs: Achieve budgeted sales and margin through weekly trade and in-season actions.
• Sourcing & supplier management: Manage Dresses supplier base, negotiating cost, quantities and terms.
• Quality focus: Oversee product development, fit sessions, fabric/trim approvals and pre-production sign-off.
• Critical path: Own path from concept to delivery to meet deadlines and budget.
• Team leadership: Develop a high-performing team to run the end-to-end product process.
• Collaboration: Work with QA, Marketing, Planning, Design and Visual Merchandising.
• Customer & market focus: Use data and feedback to ensure the right Dress assortment for the market.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Product management

Womenswear expertise

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Budget & margin management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Trend forecasting

Job description

About Myer Group

Myer Group brings together the iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. From our Myer Department stores to our fashion brands Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Marcs and David Lawrence — each bring its own legacy, united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

About the Role

The Portmans team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Product Manager to join our Dresses team.

Reporting to the Head of Product, you will be responsible for driving the end-to-end product strategy, developing commercially successful, trend-led ranges that deliver against sales, margin and customer objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate product leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is ready to make a significant impact on one of Australia's most iconic brands.

Responsibilities

• Strategic assortment building: Build the seasonal Dresses range plan — option counts, price architecture, silhouette and fabric mix. Ensuring the assortment is right for the Portmans customer and delivers on the brand strategy.
• Trend led: Research trends, product innovation and competitors to stay at the forefront of the market; translate global runway, street and social trends into commercial product for the Portmans customer.
• Financial KPIs: Achieve budgeted sales and margin through continuous review of performance, market opportunities and supplier negotiations. Drive weekly trade, reacting to in-season performance through reorders, chase, markdown and exit strategies.
• Sourcing & supplier management: Manage the Dresses supplier base, negotiating cost, quantities, lead times and terms, and building partnerships that deliver quality, speed to market and margin.
• Quality focus: Confidently execute the product development process with high-quality outcomes — fit sessions, fabric and trim approvals, pre-production and shipment sign-off. Demonstrate an understanding of product construction, fabric/materials and their performance in styling, durability and care.
• Critical path: Own the critical path from concept to delivery, ensuring product arrives on time to budget and for key events and advertising requirements.
• Team leadership: Develop a high-performing team who can manage the end-to-end process of delivering a product range whilst managing the critical path. Set clear priorities and build capability so the team can run the category with confidence.
• Collaboration: Work closely with QA, Marketing, Planning, Design and Visual Merchandising, fostering teamwork and cross-functional collaboration to meet strategic business outcomes.
• Customer & market focus: Play a key role in understanding the market and customer preferences — using sales data, customer feedback, store visits and competitor reviews — ensuring the right Dress assortment is delivered to the market at the right time.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Buying or Product Management role within womenswear.
• Proven experience developing and trading commercially successful product categories.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrications and fit.
• Demonstrated experience managing the critical path and production process from concept to delivery.
• Exceptional negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, sales and gross profit performance.
• Proven ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience building and influencing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop teams.

Benefits to you:

We’re committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Team member discounts: Generous discounts in-store and online
• Learning and development: Capability development workshops, succession planning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.
• Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer leave, discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.

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