Junior Product Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Just Group Full time

**Job no**: 792329
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Melbourne - Central
**Categories**: Merchandising - Product

**Dotti**

At Dotti, we believe fashion is meant to be fun Offering youthful stylish and affordable styles, Dotti respects individual style and embraces all the latest trends. We try to keep things affordable, so a fresh outfit is accessible to everyone

Dotti is a key brand within the Just Group, a prominent Australian retailer with a strong presence in both Australia and New Zealand. The Just Group encompasses five renowned brands—Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E, and Dotti—and operates over 700 stores across the region.

**About the Role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Product Manager to join the Dotti team on a 12-month fixed term basis.

This position is responsible for managing the Limited Edition, Special Occasion and Accessories categories. You will understand the Dotti customer under the guidance of the Merchandise Manager will with design and develop commercial product consistent with seasonal trends and direction. Part of the Limited Edition role will include collaborating with exciting license holders to deliver unique coordinated ranges product for Dotti.

**Responsibilities**
- Partner with the buying team to build and execute seasonal ranges from the ground up
- Manage the garment development process, including appropriate selection of fabric, trims, block colours and prints and assist the QA to fit to our required standards.
- Develop buying plans and new collaborations which engage our customer
- Benchmark our competitors to continually inspect and optimise our product range
- Research trends, product innovation & competitors
- Negotiate with the supply base to deliver value for money and quality products that achieve product margin targets
- Liaise with our direct suppliers across several countries and manage the critical path and production plan to deliver on time.
- Achieve budgeted sales and margin through continuous review of style / range performance, market opportunities and product trends
- Constantly review performance and future range inspirations to proactively drive the brand's competitive edge
- Manage a Product Supply Co to deliver the planned ranges. Actively seek to develop their skills with a view to allowing them some responsibility for developing the Accessories range.

**Experience and skills**
- Buying and product development experience and experience in managing production and the critical path
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- You are confident in understanding budgets and margin calculations
- Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Experience liaising with direct vendors across multiple geographies
- Commercial acumen and strong negotiation skills
- Adobe Illustrator proficiency is advantageous but not essential

**Perks**
- Generous staff discount 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
- Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
- Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

If you are highly motivated, energetic and love the Dotti brand, then we would love to hear from you

**Advertised**: 28 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**:

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