Product Manager - Womens Accessories
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Job Reference:AW298114
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Date Posted:12 April 2024
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Recruiter:
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Location:Hong Kong
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Salary:On Application
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Job Type:Permanent
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Work Hours:Full Time
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Contact:Angela Wilkinson
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Email:
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Job Description
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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