Product Manager - Safety Workwear

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PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the role of Product Manager in Safety Workwear based in Salford, Manchester. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,500 staff worldwide with customer service staff in over 130 countries. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.

As the Product Manager in Safety Workwear you will research and develop the product roadmap for a significant range of safety workwear. This role will involve research, range planning, product development and quality control. You will be accountable for the end to end life cycle of product within your range.

OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build a growth focused, product strategy for your range. This includes reviewing the current product range, price points and marketing and building a plan to drive the continued growth of this portfolio through new product development and product improvement
• Fully embrace the Portwest Product Management model and to impart this on their Team.
• Close liaison with Marketing to promote Portwest technical content and branding.
• Train Sales Team on the offer and how to present it.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes in PPE and ensure all products are fully compliant with the appropriate legislation.
• Regularly review brand, range and product performance.
• Maintain close links with Supply Chain to ensure goods are shipped on time & to manage excess stock, sts 50, QRT.
• Work with procurement on improving costs and intelligent sourcing - from both existing and new vendors
• Representing Portwest at events and forums, Focus Groups ASM visits, Trade Fairs etc.
• Lead and be fully responsible for the end to end development process, including gap analysis, sampling, tech pack creation and production .

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years + Relevant industry experience , in a product development focused role.
• Degree in fashion design, textiles of similar
• Experienced working with taped seam garments highly desirable
• Highly numerate, commercial individual

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

We offer a competitive remuneration package working within an experienced and driven team. You will be supported with training and excellent opportunities for further career progression.

WHAT TO DO NOW

Please apply today with an up-to-date CV outlining your skills for this position.

COMPANY AWARDS

• Great Place To Work 2023
• Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022
• Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2022
• Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021
• Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - InBusiness Ireland 2020
• Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019
• Exporter of the Year 2018
• Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

Portwest do not support visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a right to work and must fulfil any relevant visa / work permit requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.

Portwest are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, civil status, disability status or membership of a minority group.