Global Product Manager

Merry Hill Group; Greater Manchester, Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Product Manager to drive its Own Brand strategy. This role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver top-notch products for multiple channels, ensuring they meet market demands and consumer needs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a critical understanding of market trends, and a proactive approach to maintaining competitive advantage. Join a diverse team that values unique perspectives and fosters a culture of inspiration and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Buying/Product roles with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience in creating and executing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Global Product Management in developing a comprehensive strategy.
• Deliver seasonal product briefs aligned with target consumers.
• Oversee the launch of products across all channels.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Market Analysis

Product Management

Job description

Description

We are hiring a Global Product Manager to drive the Own Brand strategy and achieve business goals both in the UK and globally. Working closely with Product Creation, the Commercial Team, and Buying Functions, you will ensure the delivery of best-in-class Own Brand products to service Footasylum, DTC sites, and wholesale partners.

Responsibilities

1. Support the Head of Global Product Management in developing and implementing a comprehensive Own Brand Strategy across multiple seasons and years.
2. Deliver seasonal product briefs to the Product Creation Team aligned with target consumers for Footasylum, UK Wholesale, and International Wholesale/Franchise partners.
3. Ensure products meet all channel requirements during the design and development phases.
4. Oversee the launch of products across all channels.
5. Manage Wholesale/Distributor SMU programmes and requests.
6. Participate in the 'Trend' team to identify new brand opportunities and category extensions.
7. Assist the Legal Team with trademark registration input and feedback.
8. Lead the development of direct reports through coaching and HR tools such as PDPs and Check-Ins.

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Buying/Product roles with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities internally and externally.
• Global experience preferred.
• Critical understanding of market and competitive trends to maintain consumer relevance.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Experience in creating and executing strategies.
• Proactive and reactive in market situations to keep Footasylum ahead of competitors and meet consumer demands.

Diversity

We value diversity as it brings various perspectives, helping us deliver excellent service to colleagues and customers. Building happy, inspired teams with diverse experiences is essential for our success.

Recruitment Process

We review applications individually. Suitable candidates will be invited for an informal discussion to determine mutual fit.