Assistant Product Manager - Team Sports

Job Description

Job Description

The role of the Assistant Product Manager is to effectively plan delivery and communication of relevant product range launch. The Assistant PM reports directly to the Headwear Product Manager.
Responsibilities

To work alongside Product Manager to co-ordinate product from approval, development to launch (proto sample orders / approval, range layouts / calendars, Sales sample orders, p.o. placement and delivery as and where required).
Accountable for hitting all key calendar dates as defined by specific project/launch calendars. Provides sales team all key timelines and ensure all key timelines are actioned with internal team.
Responsible for initial product costing and margin on assigned projects working back with the Product Manager for launch approval.
Maintains accurate record keeping for all assigned product programs. Ensures price file/line list is the most up to date at all points in time along with folders associated with line artworks and request forms in order to track projects in a timely manner.
To establish best workflow processes between internal and external partners
To submit Material ID requests for all relevant products.
To work with design to ensure all artwork is complete to the exact specifications of the customer/sales brief per assigned projects.
To work with Global Sourcing (EMEA) to ensure relevant products and programs are launched with achievable delivery dates and achieve target margin.
To communicate launch updates to Product Planning Manager to be communicated to Sales / Customer Service.
To coordinate samples and all relevant sales presentations and tools for events including but not limited to Sales Meetings and Trade shows. This will include support when requested during key presentations.
To work with Licensors, ensuring their brand values are respected in every product and that products are fully approved for market in a timely manner.
Distribute development samples to the sales team and customers in a timely manner

Knowledge and Experience

Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages including Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong Analytical Skills
Strong project management skills. Is able to multitask on a quick turn calendar.
Problem solving capabilities – a solution provider.
Strong communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.

Qualifications and Achievements
Through experience, must be able to demonstrate achievement over time in the following areas:

Orientation towards the culture and instinct for the specific market
Contributing individual capabilities in the achievement of group objectives and working effectively with others in a group setting
Enthusiastic and pro-active
Team player but able to work independently.

Education

University Degree in Merchandising or Product Management/ or equivalent work experience.
2-4 Years of work experience

Please note that this role is 4 days working in our Milton Keynes office, and 1 day working from home.