Product Management & Development (Marketing & Communications) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Hot Topic is an established wholesale company and has been operating for over 20 years partnering with all of Australia’s & New Zealand’s largest retailers. Our team has the opportunity to work with some of the worlds biggest brands like Disney, Warner Brothers, Marvel, Mattel, just to name a few as well as being able to create their own innovative ideas in the FMCG and Mass Market retail channels.About this amazing opportunity….With huge category growth over the past couple of years in our partyware and seasonal categories and further expansion opportunities moving forward we are seeking a talented and experienced Product Manager to help lead our expanding Partyware and Seasonal division. Reporting directly to the Senior Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to own your programs, working freely to create beautiful bespoke ranges that our customers love. If you are a great organiser, strategic thinker and hands-on doer with an affinity for design, this role is for you.What it takes to be amazing at this role….Lead all market research locally & globally, trend analysis, competitor and customer analysisDevelop and execute the NPD roadmap Extensive product range knowledge from paper based products through to gifting itemsDrive all new product development and oversee all phases of the product lifecycle Drive and plan short and long-term product strategy in line with customer requirementsStrong understanding of the Australian Major Retailers (within the seasonal category is a benefit) Working with both overseas and local suppliers for best supply, quality & pricingManaging customer pricing along with business margin expectationsManaging customer presentations and storyboardsWorking closely with Production Coordinator, Design and Sales TeamsWhy you are perfect for this role…. Experienced in sourcing both overseas and locally within the Partyware and Seasonal Categories (Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day & Halloween)Min 3+ years’ experience in a similar category and role A passion for the category and the drive to creative beautiful bespoke ranges that sets us apart from the current marketA demonstrated ability in driving product development from concept through to launch in market.Team leadership and workflow management is advantageous Excellent analytical and numerical skillsProblem solving, organisational and time management skillsAbility to work in a fast pace environment, multi task to meet deadlines, be self-motivated and self-managed and used to managing a busy scheduleExperience in managing a high volume of NPD sku’s at one timeAttentional to detail is a mustExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with licensed products is advantageousTeam player and result oriented individualHigh level Microsoft OfficeSalary is negotiable based on the experience of each candidate. Highly collaborative team and working environmentOngoing development and strong career opportunitiesHot Topic Events and Social Activities Onsite parkingOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a product manager? Report this job advert Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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