Product Development Manager - Sydney Central Business District, Australia - Trak Recruiting

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Sydney Central Business District, Australia

4 weeks ago

Olivia Brown

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Description

Contract Type:

  • Permanent
  • Location:
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • Industry:
  • Fashion & Retail Head Office Roles
  • Salary:


  • Negotiable

  • Reference:
  • BBBH10173_ Contact Name:
  • Tamara Michaeil
  • Job Published:
  • February 23, :42
    About the Client
Our client is a leading Australian owned Wholesaler with a diverse product offering of wearable accessories and aspirational pieces.


Your New Career


As the Product Development Manager you'll be responsible for new products from initial concept and development stage, through to delivery.

If you have a successful track record in Product Development, strategic mind, and the confidence and experience to hit the ground running then this is the role for you

  • You have 4+ years extensive experience in hard goods product development, preferably in Fashion, Accessories or Apparel.
  • High level of experience sourcing from International suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Excellent strategic planning, negotiation and communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills, delivering product ranges on time, every time.
  • Ability to identify new product opportunities, keeping on top of marketplace trends.
  • Comprehensive understanding of category, marketing and brand planning.
  • Mature minded and highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Offer a unique perspective to the team, add value and enhance existing capabilities within the business.
  • A deep connection between design and merchandising and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • A genuine interest in helping the business thrive.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead the development of new product launches, packaging, product sourcing, product enhancements through to tactical implementation.
  • Prepare, maintain and communicate timelines for all new product launches, product refreshments, and product sourcing.
  • Monitor product sales, gross margins, contribution margins, product availability and distribution effectiveness, liaising with relevant personnel to identify deviations from plan / budget, including market and competitive data.
  • Conduct postactivity audits to measure effectiveness of all new product launches and product refreshment, and circulate reports to relevant business Heads.
  • Ensure all Web content is kept current.
  • Ensure accurate forecasting and reasonable inventory levels are maintained for the assigned categories/brands within senior management agreed financial levels.
  • Review and make recommendations to Management for all category product SKU's.
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