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About the Role
A 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 & behaviour. This role will work collaboratively with and drive a dynamic cross-business team covering all aspects of Product Development from Design concept through to global launch.
Responsibilities
- Manage the development process of the Fred Perry Collections, in line with the Business Plan & Strategy.
- Work with the Head of Design & the Design Team on the execution of the creative direction.
- Work collaboratively with the Head of QA & Sustainability to ensure the collections are responsibly sourced and developed, building in sustainability from the design stage.
- 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.
- Build and maintain excellent working relationships with 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, including product presentations and key market meetings to discuss regional feedback, missed opportunities and market SMU’s.
- Regularly review and challenge business practices, constantly looking for more effective and efficient ways of working.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Product Development
- Commercialisation
- Range Planning
- Sales Data Analysis
- Consumer Insight
- Behavioural Analysis
- Design Concept
- Global Launch
- Creative Direction
- Sustainability Sourcing
- Quality Assurance
- Market Insight
- Global Analysis
- Supply Base Management
- Team Management
- Workload Management
- Career Progression
- Fabric Development
- Graphic Techniques
- Trim Sourcing
- Comp Shops
- Pricing Negotiation
- Retail Buying
- Merchandising
- Marketing Alignment
- Sales Exhibition
- Product Presentations
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Systems
Location
- London
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible working shifts
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Management
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Competitive salary
- Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
- Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
- Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
- Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
- Life insurance
- Private healthcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Early finish Fridays
- Season ticket loan
- Additional benefits with long service
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Annual Birthday vouchers
- EAP
- Social Events
About the Company
- 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 represents.
Equal Opportunity
- We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.