Job Title
Product Manager (Collaborations, Energy)
Location
On-site in Milton Keynes x 4 days per week, 1 day working from home (optional)
Reporting to
Sr. Category Manager
Job Description
The role of the Product Manager (Collaborations, Energy) is to be the main point of contact (internally and externally) as it relates to all day-to-day facets associated with the management of Collaborative and Energy projects at New Era. This role will be key in identifying and maintaining new/ existing partnerships aligned with New Era’s deep roots in Music, Streetwear, Culture, and Community.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage day-to-day communication and relationships with all collaborative partnerships both in EMEA and via our Global teams.
2. Act as the main point of contact between collaborators and all internal key players such as sales, sourcing, operations, production, marketing, and customer relations, ensuring all teams are up to date for seamless product launches.
3. Ensure product development launch details of all projects are fluid while critical paths are maintained and updated.
4. Work to company objectives in terms of price positioning, margin, and financial targets on all products, while reporting frequently on individual project gross margins.
5. Be clear on the product strategy and have clearly defined objectives in all aspects of samples management, materials creation, pricing, tracking, and license approvals.
6. Manage and organize in-person and remote meetings per account to ensure upfront visibility and feedback opportunities on product launches.
7. Conduct frequent trend research on both streetwear and high fashion brands to continually identify new opportunities and inform trends to the wider headwear team.
8. Build a clearly defined annual product roadmap ensuring full visibility is available on request by the Sr. Category Manager and all relevant teams.
9. Participate in and coordinate internal sales/product launches, presenting collections to the EMEA Sales Team to ensure they have a full understanding of our programs and sales tools.
10. Liaise with Global New Era Teams to curate and launch energy and lifestyle collections for our top-tier distribution based on EMEA’s segmentation strategy.
11. Work with Licensors and internal legal teams to ensure our brand/partnership values are respected in every product and that products are fully approved for market.
Knowledge and Experience
* Product Management/Merchandising experience within the Sportswear and streetwear industry.
* Excel/PowerPoint literate to intermediate/advanced level.
* Strong planning skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to implement and communicate procedures.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to maintain and cultivate relationships.
* Strong comprehension of streetwear culture, competitive set, and trends in both fashion and music.
* Highly organized, able to work within a structured environment.
* Ability to communicate with internal and external partners of all levels.
* Ability to use initiative and make appropriate decisions.
Qualifications and Achievements
* Business, Merchandising, or Fashion-related University degree.
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an equivalent Product Management role.
* Product development or design experience is a plus.
Additional Information:
International travel for market visits and sales meetings (if applicable). Launch/event attendance associated with collaborative partnerships, therefore working outside core hours may sometimes be required.
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