Barbour South Shields, England, United Kingdom
Head of Menswear Outerwear
Barbour South Shields, England, United Kingdom
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Company Description:
The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside.
Position Overview:
We currently have a rare opportunity for a Head of Outerwear to join our Menswear team based at Barbour House, South Shields. You will be responsible for the management & direction of the Men’s Outerwear business in line with agreed objectives. Driving the business forward across brands & categories in relation to sales, margin & strategic direction with adherence to agreed timelines. A key directive of this role will be aligning the range with the market opportunity, (Global) on Price, on product direction and range structure and on relevance. You will drive development to align to the retailers and their needs. While ensuring all men’s outerwear meets the company’s high standards for quality, durability and craftsmanship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* In partnership with the Senior Head of Menswear (and wider senior team) deliver outstanding market leading product ranges that capitalise on the global market opportunities and needs, ensuring we deliver the agreed 5yr plan.
* Drive Men’s Outerwear forward balancing authenticity and relevance. Focussing on developing the product plans that are needed to achieve our business goals and our 5yr plan.
* Lead and manage the Design Managers (outerwear teams), ensuring alignment with our standards and business objectives.
* With support from the Senior Head of Menswear, ensure team are engaged and focus on all aspects of product design & development and deliver season on season product excellence.
* Manage and mentor the team in design to deliver against the workload requirements.
* Become the heart of the design and development process for Outerwear.
* Build on established cross department relationships, with excellent communication, across the Sales, Marketing, Product, Supply Chain & Forecasting triangle.
* Understand the main partners/ the process of development/ the costing process between wax/ quilt/ WPB and Casuals.
Skills and Experience:
* Preferred - Degree in Fashion Design or related equivalent.
* Experience in a similar equivalent level role.
* Outstanding understanding of Menswear apparel and what makes a great product.
* Extensive experience of Design & Development especially in Men’s Outerwear.
* Previous use of PLM system/s or similar an advantage.
* Long established experience of working with overseas suppliers.
* Extensive experience and knowledge of brand and retailers in the UK.
* Experience working with global markets – Europe / USA / ASIA very desirable.
* Outstanding, effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
* Proactive, assertive, organised, capable of prioritising workload and able to deliver to given timelines.
* Strong people management skills – ability to lead a management team is a must.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* All-round IT skills.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the Barbour brand positioning, it’s heritage and competitor brands.
Additional Information:
* This role will require a extensive amount of travel both in the UK and Internationally.
* Discretionary Company bonus scheme.
* 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays.
* Free onsite parking.
* Subsidised canteen.
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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