Tech-Nique Partners · 1 week ago
Product Manager
Tech-Nique Partners is seeking a Product Manager to develop and manage their product portfolio in alignment with brand values and corporate goals. The role involves collaborating with the global product team, analyzing sales trends, gathering feedback, and ensuring brand presentation standards are maintained.
Responsibilities
Develops and managers product portfolio consistent with brand values and corporate goals including new product development, SKU count, productivity, markdown strategy and exit strategy
Works with global product team during Seasonal development cycle to ensure all product briefs are executed to reach company revenue goals
Regularly analyzes and responds to selling trends, inventory reports, sell through detail, etc. to ensure company objectives are met
Gathers and analyzes feedback from sales teams, marketing partners, retailers and consumers and implements as appropriate into product and brand portfolio strategies
Provides clear and consistent brand vision across all sectors including selling teams, marketing teams, tradeshows, special events and public relations
Drives brand presentation standards and values including seasonal presentations, catalog and print media, trade shoes, promotions etc
Supports and motivates selling teams with operational tools, selling strategies, sponsorship and brand outlook. Provides regular and consistent communications to stakeholders regarding current strategies, projects and timelines
Regularly attends trade shoes, professional events, consumer events, and buy meetings representing the brand, product development process, corporate office and larger brand values
Qualification
Required
Three plus years in Category Management to include financial contributions, margin analysis and inventory management
Minimum three years' experience in Product Design and Product Development
Experience with wholesale sales, retail management, consumer relations, or ecommerce management, footwear industry preferred
Solid understanding of fashion industry, color theory, consumer trends and consumer behavior
Solid knowledge of regulations in regard to manufacturing, product safety, consumer protection and child safety
Strong Excel skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience with marketing, product merchandising, visual merchandising, branding, footwear industry preferred
SAP experience a plus
Company
Tech-Nique Partners
Tech-Nique Partners is a full service,executive search and advisory firm specializing in Information Technology located in New York.