Product Manager

Fred Perry

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous staff discount

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Fred Perry in London is seeking a dynamic Head of Product Development to lead the development process of the Fred Perry Collections, align with the design team, and ensure quality across global markets.

You will drive seasonal business strategy, range planning, and collaborate with retail, marketing, and supply to deliver innovative fabrics, trims, and pricing.

The role offers a blend of office-based collaboration and remote working, with a focus on mentorship and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

Experience leading product development from concept to global launch.
Strong ability to collaborate with design, QA, sustainability, marketing and supply teams.
Excellent communication and leadership across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

Manage development process of collections in line with Business Plan & Strategy.
Collaborate with Design Team on execution of creative direction.
Work with QA & Sustainability to ensure responsible sourcing from design stage.
Deliver seasonal business strategy based on global analysis and market insight.
Range planning to identify opportunities for growth within quarterly plans.

Skills

Product development

Range planning

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it representsPurposeA dynamic and pivotal role, with a broad remit stretching from Product Development; commercialisation of the Product Collections; range planning and working directly with global sales data and consumer insight & behaviourTo work collaboratively with and drive a dynamic cross business team covering all aspects of Product Development from Design concept through to global launchKey Responsibilities

To manage the development process of the Fred Perry Collections, in line with the Business Plan & Strategy
Working with the Head of Design & the Design Team on the execution of the creative direction
Working collaboratively the Head of QA & Sustainability to ensure the collections are responsibly sourced and developed. Building in sustainability from the design stage
To ensure that the range is delivered, quality is well executed, and that it fulfils both the requirements of the Brand and the Global Markets
Build and deliver the seasonal Business strategy based on global analysis & Market insight
Range planning – Identify opportunities and growth categories to inform the quarterly range plans ensuring the business strategy is covered
To be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with our internal Business Teams and Global Supply base
Management of team workload, development and career progression in the form of a 6-month review and yearly appraisal
Manage product team to deliver new fabrics, new graphic techniques and trims by factory sourcing and comp shops
Undertake seasonal pricing negotiations in line with target margins, in order to present the quarterly Price Sign Off
Work with Retail Buying & Merchandising to ensure the new seasonal stories and key product is reflected in store/online
Align with the Marketing team to deliver the Quarterly Sales Exhibition. Involvement can include product presentations and key market meetings to discuss regional feedback, missed opportunities and market SMU’s
Regularly review and challenge our business practices, constantly looking for more effective and efficient ways of working

The Person

Passionate about product and leading by example with the ability to mentor and train the wider Team members
A natural leader with strong communicational skills
A self-driven, team player, able to work both independently as well as collaboratively with the wider teams
Expert knowledge of product construction and experience working with varied global supply base
Quick to react, evaluate and resolve the day-to-day issues that arise during the development process
Experienced in fabric, yarn and material development
Comfortable multi-tasking and managing a diverse workload across multiple quarters
Adept with product constructions, manufacturing techniques and strong commercial awareness
Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft systems

HoursWe actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am – 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early, or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am-4:30pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays.As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts a brand hub, where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.BenefitsWe are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff, and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer: