Fashion Product Development Lead

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Just Group Full time
About Portmans

We are operated by The Just Group, one of Australia's most iconic fashion retail brands for young women with over 90 stores. We pride ourselves in creating on-trend looks exclusively for all women.

The Role

As a Fashion Product Development Lead, you will be responsible for understanding our target market and developing commercial on-trend ranges to achieve sales targets and margin goals. You will report directly to the Group General Manager - Portmans.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Developing and executing strategic product plans that align with business objectives
  2. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including QA, marketing, and planning to foster teamwork and drive business results
  3. Staying at the forefront of market trends, product innovation, and competitor analysis to inform product development decisions
  4. Achieving budgeted sales and margin through continuous review of performance, market opportunities, product trends, and supplier negotiations
  5. Ensuring high-quality products are delivered against critical timelines with strict quality expectations
  6. Understanding customer preferences and ensuring the right products reach the market
Skills and Qualifications
  1. Negotiation skills to secure quality products at optimal margins
  2. Diverse product knowledge, including materials and market demands
  3. Proven experience in buying and product development, with a strong track record of delivering results
  4. Production management skills, with a deep understanding of production timelines
  5. Results-driven mindset, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role
  6. Strong stakeholder relationships across the business
  7. Confident financial acumen, including departmental budgets and financials
  8. Team management and leadership skills
About Us

We offer a range of benefits, including a generous discount across all 7 brands, access to sample sales, and a central office location with direct access to Fawkner Park. We also provide ongoing learning and development programs to enhance your skills.



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