Product Manager

Number of Positions Available:

1

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Salvos Stores is one of Australia’s largest not for profit retailers, dedicated to creating a positive social and environmental impact through our 350 stores and a growing online presence.

As a mission enterprise within The Salvation Army, the funds we raise directly help provide over one million sessions of care to disadvantaged Australians every year.

About the Role:
Salvos Stores are seeking a Full-time Permanent Product Manager to effectively manage the performance and continued improvement of the new product category for Salvos Stores

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Merchandise you will lead key activities such as the rationalisation of core range, event lines and opportunity buys via product performance analysis, trend identification and customer buying behaviours.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage product strategy including a strategic, customer segment driven approach to product ranging, innovation, and pricing.- Drive product innovation, identifying emerging trends and opportunities in relation to new products.- Manage the planning and forecasting relating to seasonal budgets and category performance and report on overall sales, gross margin, and direct costs of sales.- Prepare and manage purchasing plans using current trends, past product performance and industry knowledge to ensure agreed expenditure and overall sales targets are met.- Monitoring inventory levels held at store, local and interstate warehouses and ensuring suitable supply timelines are applied.- Research suitable suppliers, overseeing product purchasing management including prices, transportation and other requirements to ensure that gross target margins are achieved.- Create and implement a compliance framework ensuring that all new products meet Australian legislative requirements.- Build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

About you:- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field- Excellent people and management skills- Strong written communication skills.- A high level of experience using Microsoft Office Suite- A class C Driver's Licence

Why work for us:
- Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging- Flexible working arrangements- Opportunity for career development- Paid parental leave- Employee Assistance Program- Internationally renowned not-for-profit organisation- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members- Rare opportunity to work with passionate, like-minded people who enjoy being a part of an organization that makes a difference within the Australian community

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