Regional Product Manager, Merchandising (HKD 75K-85K x 12 months + discre bonus)

My client, a global lifestyle brand is going to launch their very first sport performance line globally in 2018. We are recruiting for a Product Manager, Merchandising, APAC for them. This is a critical role in HK as HK will be the global hub, from design to execution. The Product Manger will need to formulate merchandising strategy for this new line and he/she will have 100% influences in the product line globally.

This role will be reporting a Senior Director who is based in Hong Kong. You will develop global merchandise plan by collecting feedback from directly operated and distribution countries. You will review seasonal assortments relative to the merchandise plan and ensure they can meet company targets. My client would prefer candidate with solid experience in product architecture side, working closely with Design Team including first stage of product development till salesman sample, tag pack preparation etc. The most exciting part would be collaboration with regional design team to bring this new line to execution!

The right candidate should have at 10-year experience in merchandising in international fashion brands, preferably from sports/lifestyle brands. He/She should solid understanding of retail buying and product creation process. Collaboration with ability to work across functions and in concert with regional and global counterparts is also essential. If it sounds like you, drop me your CV NOW!

My client offers very competitive salary and benefits with different incentives. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is looking for a long-term development within a growing business.

Key responsibilities: 

• Keep relevant departments & affiliated offices informed of key global product initiatives. Liaise with involved parties to ensure those initiatives are launched according to agreed plan.
• Review seasonal collections relative to the merchandise plan and ensure they can meet company targets.
• Responsible for preparing market presentations with line and product direction, Style assortments and pricing review sell-in and sell-through on a regional and country level.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance & inventory levels by market.
• Provides core and seasonal product knowledge support to Retail Operations to drive sales and service, and generate excitement within our retail channels
• Communicates closely with Retail Operations, wholesale and franchisee partners and other stakeholders to continually understand buying trends, developments amongst competitors, consumer insights, etc.
• Drives continuous improvement of Merchandising systems and processes (sales and sell-through analysis; OTB management; sales modeling and forecasting; Hindsight studies; style and size analysis; competitive/market intelligence; pricing research) to optimize the business.

Candidate requirements:

• 10 years’ experience in global fashion, preferably from sports/lifestyle brands.
• Solid understanding of retail buying and the product creation process
• Strong commercial sense and knowledge of consumer/fashion trends
• Intense interest in fashion branding / retailing
• Creative, visionary and able to clearly articulate product point-of-view
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Collaborative with ability to work across functions and in concert with region and global counterparts
• Excellent people and process management skills

If you are interested, please send your CV TODAY!

Due to the volume of application, we will only contact candidates that are being shortlisted.

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