Product Manager

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Just Jeans Full time

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Just Jeans is an iconic Australian brand with over 50 years' experience selling denim in Australia & New Zealand. With a store network of over 240 stores we are proud to be the #1 Denim Destination across both regions. As part of Australia's most successful retailer; The Just Group operates 7 successful brands – Just Jeans, Dotti, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Peter Alexander, Portmans and Smiggle.

About the Role

Join our high performing Just Jeans buying team as a Product Manager in our Woven Tops department. This key position is responsible for understanding the Brand target market, designing and developing commercial product consistent with seasonal trends and direction in order to achieve revenue and gross profit targets.

Reporting to the Merchandise Manager this full-time role based at our Support Office on St Kilda Road, Melbourne will see you responsible for the overall performance of the buyership across Australia and New Zealand.

Responsibilities

  • Build and execute the range from the ground up
  • Manage the garment development process including appropriate selection of fabric, trims, blocks, colour and washes
  • Develop buying plans which engage our customer
  • Benchmark our competitors in order to continually inspect and optimise our product range
  • Research trends, product innovation & competitors
  • Negotiate with the supply base to deliver value for money, quality products that achieve product margin targets
  • Liaise with our direct suppliers across a number of countries
  • Manage the critical path and production plan
  • Achieve budgeted sales and margin through continuous review of performance, market opportunities and product trends
  • Constantly review performance and future range inspirations to proactively drive the brand's competitive edge

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven buying and product development experience within womenswear
  • Experience within woven and knitwear categories advantageous
  • Demonstrated experience in managing production and the critical path
  • Experience of dealing with direct vendors across multiple geographies
  • Ability to work using open costing models and forensic attention to detail
  • Commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Highly developed strategic planning capabilities & a solid critical path manager
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Confident in understanding budgets and margin calculations
  • Adaptable approach with the ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships
  • Generous discount to be used across all of our 7 brands, and access to our sample sales
  • Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
  • Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
  • Opportunities to support your ongoing growth and development
  • Experience working for an international company with 7 iconic Australian brands
  • Bring your dog to work

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our established and highly successful team. If this sounds like the role for you - apply now

Here at Just Jeans, we pride ourselves on the denim expertise we bring to wearing jeans. At Just Jeans, we want our customers to walk out of our stores looking good & feeling great We started with our first store on Chapel Street, Prahran, in December 1970. From there, we have over forty years of experience in denim – so we know a thing or two about finding the ultimate fit and style for our customers. Including our extensive online store, Just Jeans now has over 400 stores around Australia and New Zealand. Just Jeans is owned by The Just Group. In our team, you will find a passionate, high energy and vibrant culture which recognises the team's win and every individual's contribution.

Here at Just Jeans, we pride ourselves on the denim expertise we bring to wearing jeans. At Just Jeans, we want our customers to walk out of our stores looking good & feeling great We started with our first store on Chapel Street, Prahran, in December 1970. From there, we have over forty years of experience in denim – so we know a thing or two about finding the ultimate fit and style for our customers. Including our extensive online store, Just Jeans now has over 400 stores around Australia and New Zealand. Just Jeans is owned by The Just Group. In our team, you will find a passionate, high energy and vibrant culture which recognises the team's win and every individual's contribution.

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