Job Description

Assistant Product Line Manager supports the Product Line Manager in developing and implementing strategies to drive the success of a specific product line or category. that meet the needs of our target consumers. They also collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, and operations to ensure the smooth execution of product initiatives and meet business objectives. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role.

What You'll Do

• Maintaining an in-depth understanding of our target consumers needs, of market trends and of how these relate to the Clarks brand.
• Supporting the PLM team in the delivery of shoe ranges which are designed and developed to the agreed timetable and quality standards.
• Following standard processes for the development of the line, by supporting the PLM team in briefing Designers, and managing information.
• Support the development of design briefs that are communicated in a clear and consistent method, so comparisons of output verses brief are possible.
• Progressing meaningful product concepts for consumers, differentiating Clarks from competitors.
• Controlling product development costs and design costs to deliver target margin.
• Supporting the delivery of average price, product cost and margin targets.
• Supporting the development of commercially viable products for sources to develop and manufacture in order to minimize costs and lead times.
• Working collaboratively with other functions on a day-to-day basis in order to achieve the segment objectives.
• Understanding of regions in seasonal sales performance.
• Prepare and deliver compelling product messages / presentations for the season.

What You'll Bring

• Experience as Trainee Product Line Manager preferred.
• Basic knowledge of footwear and shoemaking constructions, leather, other materials, cost components etc.
• Effective retail marketing and selling techniques.
• Fashion and Trends
• Footwear and footwear constructions
• Marketplace and competition
• Footwear product development processes and sourcing
• Experience:
• Plan a product range with a clear structure and using meaningful criteria.
• Challenge and continuously seek improvement e.g., in design, in shoe technology.
• Instinctive recognition of good and bad aesthetic appeal of a prototype shoe to its target consumer particularly last shape and material
• Tenacity to make sure that new designs are 100% right.
• Write and communicate clear design briefs.
• Able to collaborate and work with people from different countries and culture.
• Skills:
• Understanding of Range Tracker/PLM
• Good presentational skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver commercial targets.
• Structured approach to planning, organization and research
• Decision making
• Action focused.
• Clear communication of plans and action
• Communication and influencing skills.
• Numerically confident

Disclaimer

This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the companys discretion at any time, with or without notice.

Our rewards and benefits are as varied as our customers and our people, depending on your role, and which part of the business you join. The one thing they have in common is that theyre designed to recognise your contribution to our success.

401k with employer match

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on Clarks products

Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands

Flexible & hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance (often including your birthday!)

Life, accidental death, dismemberment and disability insurance

401k with employer match

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on Clarks products

Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands

Flexible & hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance (often including your birthday!)

Life, accidental death, dismemberment and disability insurance

401k with employer match

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on Clarks products

Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands

Investing in your development

Were constantly on the move, staying ahead of a changing world by keeping our minds sharp and our skills fresh. Thats why, wherever in the world you join us, youll find a wide range of learning opportunities at your fingertips, to make sure you keep growing and progressing.

From apprenticeships in the UK, to internships in the US and Singapore. Support for professional qualifications, to targeted leadership development programmes, and LearnerVerse, our corporate online training portal. Not to mention the chance to experience life in different parts of the business, and learn first-hand from experienced colleagues. So, if youre looking to build on your skills, the opportunities are yours for the taking.

To give you a real insight into what its like to work at Clarks, we thought wed ask the people who know it best.
The people who already work here. And in their own words.

Paula

VP Womens Design

Director of Merchandising (Japan & Korea)

We know every person is unique and we embrace it. So, youll find our recruitment process is a little different, depending on the role you apply for and where its based. But youll always find its:

Transparent

Right from the start, youll know what to expect. Well be honest about the role, the team, the division, and the business, as well as the process.

Our family values mean its in our DNA to treat people fairly. So, you can expect a process thats respectful, whatever the outcome.

A two-way process

Well make sure you find out as much about us as we do about you, so youre sure were the right fit for you.

Communicative

Well keep you in the loop at every step so you always know where you stand. And at each stage, youll learn more about our culture, our brand, and what it means to be part of our journey.

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