PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Product Manager in Technical Clothing on a full-time permanent basis reporting to the the Senior Product Manager. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY: As the Product Manager in Technical Clothing you will research and develop the product road-map for a significant range of safety work wear. 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 6 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

• 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 .