Product Development Leader

1 week ago


North Geelong, Victoria, Australia Cotton On Group Full time

We are seeking an experienced and driven Product Development Leader to join our Buying Team.

About Us

Cotton On Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that empowers people to look, feel and be the best version of themselves. We create everyday products to make everyday experiences better.

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, because we believe self-expression is for everyone. We use our voice and our platform to amplify the things that matter and listen to our community to respond to what they care about.

Our Vision

We're looking for a skilled Product Development Leader to lead our Buying team and drive category vision. You will be responsible for collaborating with our Trend team to deliver on big ideas and key lifestyle items that align with our brand DNA and which our customers love.

You will contribute to department reviews, apply learnings to category decision making and chase growth opportunities to ensure the success and profitability of our brand. You will work closely with Production and support your Buying team to deliver on products that are in line with category strategies, and which are compliant and cost-effective.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Buying team to achieve category vision
  • Collaborate with Trend team to deliver big ideas and key lifestyle items
  • Contribute to department reviews and apply learnings to category decision making
  • Chase growth opportunities to ensure success and profitability
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualification / degree in relevant field i.e. Buying
  • Demonstrated experience working with production, trends and buying teams to achieve strategy vision
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coach and lead a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders with confidence
  • Confidence in your analytical skills to make high-impact decisions regarding your category
  • Strong organisation, planning and time management skills
  • Ability to make confident decisions that will determine the success of the brand
  • Proficient capabilities in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of $80,000 per annum, plus superannuation. You will also have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • 50% team member discount for all of our 7 brands
  • A world-class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes
  • A brand-new childcare centre onsite – incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door
  • The Beckley, our in-house café with chef-prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks
  • Flexible working – enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best
  • Competitive salary packaging – ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry
  • An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months
  • Team mingle celebrations, speaker's series, surprise and delight moments
  • Bring your dog to work


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