Product Manager - Footwear

Our client is a supplier to one the UK's leading retailers. They now have a rare opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join their thriving sourcing hub in Dongguan.  As Product Manager for all footwear you will lend expert direction to every stage of the design process. You will source, develop and offer a range of product from the region that exceeds the Buyers’ expectations in terms of design, price and quality.

Product Manager - Footwear - The role:

• Reporting to the GM in the Shanghai office you will lead a Product development team to source, develop and offer a range of product that exceeds the Buyers’ expectations in terms of design, price and quality.
• Achieve sales targets; Set sales budget for each relevant product area; Establish a strategy to achieve the sales target.
• Monitor status of sales against the budget on a continual basis and make adjustments as necessary.
• Work very closely with the customers as well as the internal Sales/Designers to understand the needs of the customer. Use this information and your understanding of the product offer from the country/region to develop clothing ranges to grow the business.
• Deliver the trend, this will involve regular travel to the UK and inspirational travel plus constant communication with UK Buying and Design teams.
• Manage the product offer from the country/region, this will require good relationships with local mills and garment manufactures to ensure great product, prices and lead times.
• Work closely with the Merchandising teams, Technical teams and the office to ensure the product offer is backed-up by excellent service and quality. In particular, development samples and price must always be fast and accurate.
• Ensure customer visits to the country/region are well prepared and presented.

Product Manager – Footwear – The candidate:

• More than 5 years product development / buying or merchandising experience in a related field.
• Experience on Footwear product will be necessary, fashion shoes and slipper experiences are all welcomed.
• Familiar with the UK market and the related rules/compliance parameters.
• Possess a high sense of responsibility, creativity and pro-activeness to meet customer’s needs.
• Ability to meet and exceed business targets.
• Strong team leadership and management skills with proven ability to achieve results through people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, positive attitude, resourceful and a problem solver.

Product Manager - Footwear - The package:

• Salary based on experience and competence.
• Benefits include housing subsidy, discretionary annual bonus, tax support, annual home trips, life & medical insurance, 21 days holidays & local public holidays.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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