Active Product Manager

We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we’re on a mission to change it.

We’re a bunch of outsiders, dreamers, entrepreneurs, rebels and activists who fight for full regeneration of our people and planet. We move furiously fast in an ever-changing ecosystem, and we also fail fast, learn, get back up and try again. To thrive in this slightly crazy atmosphere, we’re also a bunch of mates, doing cool things and supporting each other along the way.

Celebrating the outdoors isn’t just something we talk about - when the seasons change we’re out there to mark it. Exploring, sharing, workshopping, camping and enjoying local produce (and wine) is all part of it. Ideally you already love the natural world, or you are eager to get out there, learn and get involved. You’ll be supported and encouraged all the way.

We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we’re searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.

Does the shoe fit? Read on…

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The Product Manager is a critical role in supporting the planning & delivery of product ranges that are compelling to our customers and deliver against the brand’s commercial targets, strategic priorities and brand positioning.They will be responsible for internal and external communications, documentation and ensuring all stakeholders are in possession of the right information with regards to the Vivobarefoot product range, from planning & design through to specification and delivery.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Supporting the Head of Product in:

• Managing the product range to deliver seasonal objectives and KPI’s in line with critical path and against the Vivobarefoot Product Strategy.

• Researching seasonal competitor benchmarks, market & customer trends to feed into future briefs & range architecture.

• Pulling together seasonal input from all business units, reviewing opportunities against growth potential (brand building / commercial volume) to determine seasonal product briefs.

• Working closely with the design & innovation team to deliver commercially feasible solutions that are within brand guidelines and meeting the brief requirements.

• Managing the maintenance of seasonal planning documents (line lists & range plans).

• Managing the delivery of seasonal plans including; range architecture, SCO count & productivity, product mix, segmentation, lifecycle and margin & FOB analysis.

• Analysing seasonal product sell in and sell through data to review product performance & future learnings.

Product launch responsibilities: 

• Manage PO’s for SMS (Salesmen Samples) and communication of product information to distributors, inclusive of changes made to products between conference & delivery.

• Consolidation of product detail (features & benefits) to support creation of conference catalogues, marketing materials, product training (store) and PDP copy (product description web-pages)

Responsibilities in the team:

• Coordinate monthly cross functional meetings across Product & Merchandising.

• Own the team project management tool to ensure team accountability & deadline management.

• Challenge peers when and where necessary in order to deliver product in a timely manner as a team.

• Identifying and supporting the implementation of process improvement opportunities within the department.

Responsibilities for company sustainability:

• Partnering with the footwear developers to ensure all environmental & product claims are verified with material vendors, prior to marketing / ecommerce product briefings.

WHAT WE'D LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU

• Minimum of 7 years product management experience, (preferably in footwear).

• Experience of working in product creation, with an understanding of how commercial & development changes impact the critical path.

• Strong understanding & appreciation of consumers / trends and translating this into product briefs.

• Desire to create sustainable product solutions that are regenerative to people & planetary health.

• The ability to switch between left brain (science) to right brain (art).

• Strong analytical & reporting skills and the ability to translate this into insights & recommendations.

• Organised and able to adhere to critical path.

• Positive with a can-do attitude, can identify and analyse problems and propose solutions.

• A passion for the outdoors, health, wellness & sustainability and ambition to create best-in-class product.

• Expert problem-solving skills.

• Proven influencing skills with excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.

• A team player naturally inclined to partner with those around and able to thrive in a matrix environment.

• An entrepreneurial spirit, pro-active, constantly seeking out new opportunities.

• Self-directed and comfortable working in fast paced environments.

• Resilient with a confident ability to measure expectations, articulate challenges and alternative solutions.

JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING..

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• This is a full time position.
  
• We are mostly working flexibly from home and meeting up in person as each team requires. You will be required to attend team and company events (Such as line reviews and seasonal company-wide gatherings) each year - please feel free to reach out to us if you'd like further information on this!
  

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage  diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit  regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation,  marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity,  age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!