Product Manager - Womens Accessories

Our client is a fast paced and demanding sourcing office with global operations. They now have a rare opportunity for a Product Manager focused on women's soft accessories and bags to join their sourcing office in Hong Kong. 

Product Manager  - Women's Accessories – The role:

• Lead a team to manage the very best product offer that Hong Kong has to offer to our Customers
• Have a solid understanding of the ‘Complete Offer’. Covering product end-use, price and lead time
• Manage annual sales targets across all departments - set sales budget, regularly monitor performance and create departmental strategies
• Work alongside the Merchandising Manager to monitor and develop the supply base according to the departmental needs
• Work closely with UK Customers’ Buying and Design teams to understand their requirements and keep updated on the latest product direction
• Regularly visit key suppliers and mills in mainland China to discover the latest intel
• Keep updated on UK fashion trends and travel to Far-East destinations for inspiration shopping e.g. Tokyo, Korea
• Visit Customers in the UK to present the latest offer and strengthen relationships
• Prepare impactful product presentations and entertain Customers during visits to Hong Kong and Shanghai offices
• Work closely with the Merchandising team to ensure on-time and accurate samples that result in orders, along with prompt and competitive price quotes
• Review new developments with the Technical team to ensure the product offer is backed-up by excellent quality
• Set impactful goals for your team that are aligned with the strategic directions of the organisation
• Solve problems and deal with issues professionally and promptly as they arise

Product Manager - Women's Accessories – The candidate:

• Accessories & Bags design, product development or buying experience (experience of also working with garments a benefit)
• A strategic thinker, able to create an exciting and focused Product Offer
• Strong presentation skills
• Confident when communicating with Customers, key company stakeholders and within the internal team
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team
• A self-starter with strong initiative and problem solving skills
• Well-organised and able to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Able to work under pressure and manage Customer expectations
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Product Manager - Women's Accessories  - The Package:

• Attractive salary with beneficial taxes
• Other benefits –
  Housing allowance, home trip and business travel to UK , relocation assistance, health insurance, etc
   

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