Join the iconic French brand as a Product Development Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our globally renowned brand. In this dynamic position, you'll lead cross-functional teams to innovate and bring to market captivating products that resonate with our diverse clientele.

This unique opportunity offers immense growth potential within a collaborative environment. You will work closely with design, marketing, and sales departments, ensuring a cohesive product strategy that aligns with the brand's vision and market trends.

The successful candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, an innovative mindset, and the ability to inspire a team towards achieving greatness. If you're passionate about driving product development in a company that values creativity and ambition, we'd love to hear from you. This role is your chance to leave a significant mark on a world-class brand.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the ideation, development, and launch of innovative products within the brand, ensuring they align with our mission and market trends.
• We expect you to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design, marketing, sales, and supply chain to ensure a cohesive product vision and execution.
• You shall conduct ongoing market research and analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and identify opportunities for new or improved products.
• You will develop comprehensive project plans, inclusive of timelines and milestones, to guide the product development process from concept to commercialization.
• We expect you to oversee the product testing phase, gathering and incorporating feedback to refine the final product.
• You shall establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, negotiating contracts that benefit both parties and ensure product quality.
• You will set and manage budgets for product development projects, optimizing resources to achieve financial targets without compromising on quality.
• We expect you to analyze consumer feedback and sales data post-launch to assess product performance and inform future product development strategies.

Requirements

• You must possess a strong understanding of the fashion and apparel industry, keeping up-to-date with trends to develop products that meet consumer needs and preferences.
• You should demonstrate proficiency in product life cycle management from concept to retail, ensuring each stage of development aligns with our brand standards and business goals.
• We expect you to have excellent collaboration skills, working closely with design, marketing, and supply chain teams to bring new products to market efficiently and effectively.
• You need to show capability in using data-driven insights to inform product development decisions, optimizing for both market trends and profitability.
• It's essential that you foster an inclusive workplace by encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas in the product development process.
• You're required to have a keen eye for detail and quality, making sure all products adhere to the brand’s high standards before they reach consumers.
• We count on your ability to negotiate with suppliers to secure the best materials at the most cost-effective prices without compromising on quality.
• You ought to communicate clearly and persuasively, pitching new product ideas to senior management and external partners, articulating the value proposition and expected market impact.

Skills

• Market Analysis
• Product Life cycle Management
• Team Leadership
• Design Thinking
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Consumer Insights
• Brand Strategy
• Innovation Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement