The Bata Group is a global concern with more than 30,000 employees, 24 production facilities, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries across the globe.
The company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, buildings or technology, but, more importantly, people, knowledge and core values.
We are looking for FOOTWEAR COLLECTION SPECIALIST to implement our EUROPEAN COLLECTION DEPARTMENT. The main focus will be to manage the product style for KIDS footwear and others categories, looking for collection’s congruence in terms of customer target, sales price, trends. Engage with marketing, merchandising and global product development teams in order to strengthen the collection effect in Europe.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Collection Creation
Build the collection balancing the range according to the different target consumers
Set up the right commercial product range in line with company strategy
In season management of the collection review to maximize range, sales and profit
Anaylize competitor product ranges and actions to ensure we are above and up front from them
Sources range from best suppliers/vendor/brands to achieve optimum margin to maximize profitability
Reviews department performance weekly
Proposes actions for poor performing collection item
Market & Business management
Research market target customer thoroughout digital, fairs, store visit, networking
Assesses trends appropriate to develop proper range, hitting consumer needs
Knows the market and competition well and is up to speed with trend activity
Meets deadlines in buying calendars
Work with the Planners to ensure to build a proper collection according to the strategy
Interfaces with all different functions of the business i.e. planning, merchandising, marketing
Ensures the information flow at all times
Visit periodically
stores to assess the value of our product & needs along with analyzing the competitors
brands: for pre-line and sell-in in order to build the collection
REQUIREMENTS
Market awareness (consumer, brands, competitors)
Competent in Microsoft Office
Fluent English
Analytical thinking
Problem Solving and Result Oriented
Decision Making
Comfort with working to tight deadlines
Team Player
WORK LOCATION:
Limena (PD)
Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on-site training period