COMMERCIAL PRODUCT MANAGER | ACTIVEWEAR
Newly Created Opportunity
The brand’s vision is to connect the world through the heartbeat of fitness. As a result of rapid growth our client is looking to recruit a Commercial Product Manager to bridge the gap between design and retail and ensure their products align with the vision, with the brand's aesthetic and with market trends and customer needs.
The role requires a data-driven and consumer-centric professional who can own the commercial success of our product lines by balancing the creative vision of design with the analytical rigor of inventory planning to achieve maximum profitability with minimal overstock.
What we offer
A values-driven business fostering a supportive and friendly team culture
Flexible work (mid-week WFH & flexible start/finish times)
Paid day off for your birthday
Free coffee at surrounding cafes
Free personal product allowance, plus a discount for your family and friends
Office snacks
Regular team workouts and team building activities
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth
Competitive remuneration including generous bonus incentives
Interested? Email your CV to juliana@whointhezoo.com.au or apply via the link for a confidential discussion in the new year.
*Only suitable candidates will be contacted in relation to their application.
Hiring Consultant: Juliana
Job Code: 1701257
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Analyze market trends, existing competitors and customer needs to formulate product strategies that align with customer expectations and the business’ revenue targets.
- Act as the customer advocate articulating the customer’s needs to inform the critical path, OTB, product campaigns and product launches.
- Develop go-to market strategy for new and existing products.
- Interpret sales data, emerging trends, and consumer behaviours to identify development opportunities for current and future collections.
- Clearly communicate the product vision and strategy to ensure optimal collaboration and alignment across design, marketing and operations.
- Consider issues such as sustainability, material recycling, supply chain traceability, and attention to environmental impact to inform the development of collections.
- Translate data into design by using product data to guide design and fabric innovation in consultation with the Founder and the product team.
- Manage timelines, costs, and production processes, monitoring the performance of collections and supporting decisions related to pricing, distribution, and market launch.
- In consultation with the Planning Manager, work within allocated Open-to-Buy (OTB) and align the product roadmap directly with financial budgets and revenue targets.
- When a product is ready for release, oversee all product launch activities including collaborating with marketing to ensure storytelling aligns with the intention and inspiration of that product as well as the MSCR brand ethos.
- Track commercial performance by monitoring real-time sell-through rates, gross margin return on investment (GMROI) and customer acquisition costs per line.
REQUIREMENTS +
- 4+ years’ experience in apparel product management or digital buying, ideally within fitness, athleisure or performance sportswear
- Strong experience in range architecture and range planning
- Proven track record managing inventory and product lines specifically for direct-to-consumer (DTC) digital storefronts
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software
- Trend forecasting experience with demonstrated understanding of customer profiles and market positioning
- Negotiation and relationship management skills and experience
- Analytical skills for sales and inventory data
- High level budget and project management skills
- Knowledge of Shopify and Style Arcade an advantage
- Full AU working rights