Responsibilities:

ANALYSIS OF MARKET

• Constant monitoring of feedback of the brand in the market;
• Provide market analysis in order to have solid picture of market activities and trends in relation to consumer and product;
• Study consumers, their preferences, the perception of existing brands and the psychology of consumer behavior;
• Applying the results of analysis to the seasonal collection.

PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND SALES

• Proactively manage collection direction with the consumer in mind;

• Develop and propose product offer in form of an assortment pyramid according to consumer's need in cooperation with Brand Manager;

• Actively provide input for setting the Concept to Consumer direction and implement it into relevant ranges in partnership with Marketing Communication counterparts;

• Work within cross-functional team and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process with an optimum product outcome;

• Develop collection within assigned brand according to time frames;

• Provide product cost and quality direction to meet markup targets of the brand;

• Review and approve development samples, prepare action steps to achieve approved results in quality and pricing;

• Prepare and present your collection and/or business related topics - with respective audience in mind - by using relevant structure and content;

• Hold seasonal collection Line Reviews and Line Closes (pre-order and order sessions);

• Observe forecasting processes: review and analyze forecasting and order results provided by buyers;

• Ensure developed product is fully meeting Buy Ready requirements for seasonal calendars;

• Manage collection within system landscape and ensure information is correct and up to date.

Requirements:

• Higher Education, Preferable sphere - marketing/business/textile/fashion;
• 1 year of Brand Development experience with apparel, footwear or accessories background;
• Interest in football would be an advantage;
• English language skills - Upper-Intermediate;

• Complex Data set management and analysis;

• Design to Cost;

• Basic Document management skills;

• Product development /production knowledge;

• Knowledge in marketing and sales principles;

• Sport/outdoor apparel market main features and specifics in relation to consumer and product demands;

• Knowledge of current Apparel, Materials trend and innovations;

• Analytical Skills - Qualitative and Quantitative strength to develop and implement strategies to achieve competitive advantages for the business;

• Results Orientation: consistent implementation of business plans through ongoing controlling and monitoring of performance and results;

• Self-organization & motivation;

• Basic Organizational skills: Planning, Priority setting, Proper escalation, Problem solving and decision-making;

• Basic Presentation Skills: creation of and providing presentations;

• A proactive, friendly, positive attitude to your work and colleagues - ability to work and support others in a team environment;

• MS Office programs Advanced user;

• PLM - nice to have.

• Competitive salary;
• Comfortable social package;
• Wide range of benefits: discounts on company's product and discount programs with our partners, medical insurance, mobile services discounts etc;
• Possibility to work remotely 2 days per week;
• Opportunities for professional growth and self development;
• Strong team.