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Senior Global Product Manager

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Footasylum

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Product
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AI generated summary

  • You must have 7+ years in Buying/Product roles, strong leadership, global experience, strategy delivery, market insight, and the ability to build relationships. International travel is required.
  • You will develop and implement brand strategies, create product briefs, manage product launches, oversee SMU programs, identify trends, and coach your team.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in Buying/Product roles, demonstrating strong Leadership skills.
  • Excellent internal and external relationship builder
  • Global Experience Preferred.
  • Experience in creating and delivering strategies.
  • Forward thinker and reactive to market situations to ensure Footasylum stays ahead of competition and relevant with target consumer demands.
  • Critical understanding of market and competitive trends to ensure product stays consumer relevant
  • International travel required as part of the role.

Responsibilities

  • Working with key stakeholders across the business, support the Head of Global Product Management in the development and implementation of a complete Own Brand Strategy for each Own Brand. (across multiple seasons/years)
  • Responsible for clearly defined seasonal product briefs for Footasylum, UK Wholesale and International Wholesale/Franchise to Product Creation
  • Ensure product is meeting all channel needs throughout the design/development phase
  • Responsible for launch of products to all channels
  • Responsible for management and process of Wholesale/Distributor SMU programmes and requests.
  • Be a key part of a ‘Trend’ team (from GPM/other functions) to identify opportunity for new brands, and current own brand extensions
  • Support on the input and feedback to legal on trademark registration requirements
  • Lead the development of direct reports through continuous coaching and implementation of HR tools (PDPs, Check Ins etc)

FAQs

What type of experience is required for the Senior Global Product Manager position?

A minimum of 7 years’ experience in Buying/Product roles, demonstrating strong leadership skills is required.

Is global experience preferred for this role?

Yes, global experience is preferred for the Senior Global Product Manager position.

What responsibilities will the Senior Global Product Manager have regarding seasonal product briefs?

The manager will be responsible for creating clearly defined seasonal product briefs for Footasylum, UK Wholesale, and International Wholesale/Franchise to Product Creation.

Will the Senior Global Product Manager be involved in the product launch process?

Yes, the Senior Global Product Manager will be responsible for the launch of products to all channels.

Is there an emphasis on relationship-building in this role?

Yes, excellent internal and external relationship-building skills are important for this position.

Will the candidate need to travel internationally?

Yes, international travel is required as part of the role.

What approach should the Senior Global Product Manager take towards market trends?

The manager should be a forward thinker and reactive to market situations to ensure Footasylum stays ahead of competition and remains relevant with target consumer demands.

How will the Senior Global Product Manager develop their direct reports?

They will lead the development of direct reports through continuous coaching and the implementation of HR tools such as PDPs and Check Ins.

Is there a focus on feedback regarding trademark registration?

Yes, the Senior Global Product Manager will support input and feedback to legal on trademark registration requirements.

What type of team will the Senior Global Product Manager be a part of?

They will be a key part of a 'Trend' team, working to identify opportunities for new brands and current own brand extensions.

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Footasylum

We are trend leaders, narrators and innovators. Creativity is our greatest rebellion.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

With over 65 stores across the UK, we have our finger on the pulse of streetwear fashion. From high-profile trainer releases to exclusive colourways of your favourite kicks, you’ll find everything from sportswear giants Nike and adidas, to premium labels such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. From high performance sneakers to the hottest streetwear – we’ve got you covered.