Retail Product Manager (Buyer) - Apparel - Hiring Fast

INTERSPORT Australia is part of one of the world’s largest sporting retail groups, with the INTERSPORT Group having over 5,400 specialist sport stores in over 42 countries.

INTERSPORT Australia is committed to providing its customers with expert advice, outstanding service, and the best products made by the best brands. We are at The Heart of Sport in our local communities and our customers are at the heart of everything we do. 

INTERSPORT Australia's Head Office located in Moorabbin, servicing 87 franchised retail sporting goods stores around Australia. Our small and effective team is primarily focused on providing services to our franchisees across Australia.

We are recruiting for a Retail Product Manager specialising in Apparel.  The Product Manager supports, influences and leads franchisees to make sound buying decisions by providing the best Apparel product opportunities available.

The Product Manager will use their knowledge, experience and analytical skills, to identify industry trends and product opportunities for both in-store and online.

Your responsibilities in this role will include:

• Building product range assortments: use data to analyse market trends, consumer preferences, sell through and seasonal demands to formulate Apparel ranges.
• Franchisee communication:  consistent communication with updates on pricing, product data, new opportunities and special offers.
• Brand negotiations:  negotiate with suppliers on product pricing, trading terms, group opportunities, special offers and promotions
• Marketing product selections: ensure product assortments align with the pre-determined marketing calendar requirements
• Manage Apparel product data: ensure product data is consistent and up-to-date with categorisation and pricing for both franchisees and the website

You will have demonstrated experience in an apparel buying role in a retail environment.

Required skills:

• Commercial awareness
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical & numerical skills
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to build strong mutually beneficial relationships with all stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels

WHY JOIN TEAM INTERSPORT? 

• Generous Employee discounts
• Paid birthday leave
• Monthly morning tea
• On Site fresh fruit delivered weekly
• Staff Recognition Award - “Above & Beyond”
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Convenient location near Moorabbin train station

If you are passionate about sports apparel, then we would love to hear from you! Don’t miss the chance to join us and become part of an exciting, growing national retailer. Apply Now!

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.