Sports Recruitment International

Background

 

Speedo International Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of swimwear and swim-related accessories. Founded in Australia in 1914, the industry leading company is now a subsidiary of Pentland Group Plc.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Reporting to the Product Manager- Equipment, the successful candidate will: 

• Research and recommend the seasonal Range Construct for Equipment, identify product gaps & opportunities, customer and consumer feedback, and optimise profitable growth
• Work cross-functionally to ensure all product development initiatives are delivered each season on time
• Brief and guide Speedo Asia team to ensure the product plans agreed are sourced and developed according to SIL briefs and to calendar
• Work with PA Technical team to ensure SIL quality standards are met including gold seal samples.
• Manage the delivery of all samples for approval, photo shoot, conference and other key meetings
• Assist and document user trials and testing of new product
• Undertake competitor research across Hardgoods and make recommendations to product range
• Support in the delivery and execution of two Global Product Conferences per year
• Work with Product manager to understand consumer needs, retail channels, key accounts and key success criteria for given product area
• Work with BDM’s and Product teams to support key market activities, and build needs into product range
• Ensure Equipment category delivers product range to seasonal calendar
• Responsibility for ensuring seasonal catalogue process is delivered for the Hard Goods category. Work with central marketing to ensure that product information is correct in the catalogue.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely population of range development tool (PDM), MDM / SAP upload, and support the reporting process for the category
• Support and contribute to the cross-functional team in the delivery of agreed KPIs and milestones
• Ensure C Folders is updated with all key seasonal information
• Pro-actively contribute to the cross-functional team in day-to-day processes, meetings, review etc

 

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience within a product-based environment, or of supporting a product development team is key
• Experience of working as part of a team within an operational or commercial role
• Educated to degree level or similar, preferably within a related field
• Skilled in the use of appropriate PC applications (e.g. Office, Adobe CS)
• Able to self-manage schedule and workload within a deadline driven environment
• Able to monitor and report progress on small projects
• Able to quickly assess and process information to make decisions
• Passionate about product with an understanding of consumer needs
• Able to work and communicate cross-functionally at a variety of levels across the business
• A good listener and communicator with an understanding of cultural nuances
• Able to understand broad consumer trends across a variety of product areas, and how these might be applied in a commercial environment
• Able to show initiative and an ability to think innovatively
• Able to work with key external partners (suppliers, external agencies, collaborations) as required to support consumer categories

 

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