Product Manager (Based in Bangladesh with relocation assistance)
Posted 4 days ago by Next Sourcing Limited
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Product Manager role based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, focuses on driving sales and profit for Next Sourcing by developing high-quality woven products. The position requires collaboration with UK teams to enhance service levels and establish strong supplier relationships. The candidate will also be responsible for managing product development, supplier visits, and team motivation while adapting to changing market conditions. A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in product development or buying is essential, particularly with the UK market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the UK Buying and Design teams to understand customer needs.
- Manage and deliver presentations, customer visits, and buying trips.
- Stay updated with UK fashion trends and product directions.
- Collaborate with Fabric Sourcing to ensure timely delivery of key seasonal fabrics.
- Establish and implement strategies to achieve sales targets.
- Review supply base with Merchandising Manager and source new suppliers.
- Conduct supplier visits and share market intelligence with UK teams.
- Set sales budgets for each product category and monitor sales status.
- Ensure product offers are backed by excellent service and quality.
- Motivate and develop the team, balancing workload effectively.
- Set impactful goals aligned with organizational strategies.
- Perform duties as required to support business growth.
Key Skills:
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in Product Development / Buying / Design.
- Experience working with the UK market.
- Comprehensive technical knowledge of Woven (Outerwear, Denim).
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Strong design or product development background.
- Excellent planning skills with the ability to prioritize.
- Strong leadership skills and team player.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: Bangladesh
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Product Manager
Job Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (Relocation assistant will be provided)
Product Category: Woven (Outerwear, Denim)
Job Purpose: Drive and maximize Next Sourcing sales and profit of the department by developing exciting, beautiful and excellent quality product in line with Critical Path. Work closely with the UK teams to build strong relationships and service levels to raise your territories profile and establish Next sourcing as their key supplier.
Responsibilities
- Work with the UK Buying and Design teams to understand the needs of the Customer.
- Management and delivery of (virtual) presentations, customer visits & buying trips, ensuring presentations are well prepared for and that visitors are always impressed.
- Stay updated with UK fashion trends and product directions within Next.
- Work closely with Fabric Sourcing to ensure that all key seasonal fabrics are delivered in season.
- Have a clear understanding of the product offer from the Country / Region to establish and implement strategies to achieve the sales target.
- Actively review supply base with Merchandising Manager and source new suppliers where necessary.
- Conduct supplier visits and share market intelligence to UK buying and design teams to promote territory capabilities.
- Set sales budgets together with Merchandising Manager for each relevant product category / department.
- Monitor status of sales against the budget on a continual basis and react as necessary.
- Work with the Merchandising and Technical teams within the local office to ensure the Product Offer is backed-up by excellent service and quality.
- In particular, development samples and price quotes must always be fast and accurate in line with Critical Path.
- Motivate and develop your team, evaluating and distributing workload to ensure this is balanced across the team members.
- Adapt to, and find the best way forward in new, changing or challenging situations while supporting the team to stay positive and motivated.
- Set impactful goals for your team that is aligned with the strategic directions of the organization.
- Perform duties as required by the company and according to company policy, to support the growth and prosperity of the business
Qualifications
- Preferable minimum 5-8 years with relevant experience in Product Development / Buying / Design
- Experience working with the UK market is a must
- Comprehensive technical knowledge for - Woven (Outerwear, Demin)
- Excellent command of both written and spoken English
- Strong design or product development background in relevant product group
- Excellent planning skills, with ability to prioritize and achieve deadlines
- Have strong Leadership skills and be an exceptional team player and a decision maker
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills
Kindly share your CV to careers@bd.nextsourcing.com