Product Manager in Safety Workwear

Portwest; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Product Manager to lead the development of safety workwear. This role involves creating innovative product strategies, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating closely with marketing and sales teams. As part of a dynamic and growing company, you will have the opportunity to influence product direction and drive market success. Join a team dedicated to excellence in safety wear and enjoy a competitive remuneration package along with career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Remuneration Package

Training Opportunities

Career Progression Support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in product development.
• Degree in fashion design or textiles is required.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop product roadmap for safety workwear.
• Build growth-focused product strategy and manage product lifecycle.

Skills

Product Development

Fashion Design

Textiles Knowledge

PPE Compliance

Market Strategy

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Relevant Industry Experience

Job description

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Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist - Portwest

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of of Product Manager in Safety Workwear, on a full-time permanent basis reporting to the Regional Sales Manager.Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,300 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.

As the Product Manager in Safety Workwear youwill research and develop the product roadmap for a significant range of safety workwear. This role will involve research, range planning, product development and quality control. You will be accountable for the end to end life cycle of product within your range.

• Build a growth focused, product strategy for your range. This includes reviewing the current product range, price points and marketing and building a plan to drive the continued growth of this portfolio through new product development and product improvement
• Fully embrace the Portwest Product Management model and to impart this on their Team.
• Close liaison with Marketing to promote Portwest technical content and branding.
• Train Sales Team on the offer and how to present it.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes in PPE and ensure all products are fully compliant with the appropriate legislation.
• Regularly review brand, range and product performance.
• Maintain close links with Supply Chain to ensure goods are shipped on time & to manage excess stock, sts 50, QRT.
• Work with procurement on improving costs and intelligent sourcing - from both existing and new vendors
• Representing Portwest at events and forums, Focus Groups ASM visits, Trade Fairs etc.
• Lead and be fully responsible for the end to end development process, including gap analysis, sampling, tech pack creation and production .

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years + Relevant industry experience , in a product development focused role.
• Degree in fashion design, textiles of similar
• Experienced working with taped seam garments highly desirable
• Highly numerate, commercial individual

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

We offer a competitive remuneration package working within an experienced and driven team. You will be supported with training and excellent opportunities for further career progression.

COMPANY AWARDS

• Great Place To Work 2023
• Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2022
• Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021
• Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - InBusiness Ireland 2020
• Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019
• Exporter of the Year 2018
• Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.

Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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