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.

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

• 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 .