Product Manager

Avolta•Village of South Floral Park, NY

21d•$68,354 - $81,422•Onsite

About The Position

This Product Manager position is for you if you enjoy planning, monitoring, and maximizing retail budgets, ensuring product availability, and maintaining merchandise visual standards in line with company expectations. The role is based at the John F. Kennedy International Airport - Terminal 6.

Requirements

3 years of retail experience with at least 1 year in a similar commercial role.
Abilities to work with systems, spreadsheets and analyze stock predictions to ensure sufficient stock levels.
Leadership qualities and demonstrated organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to build effective teams.
Excellent time-management skills and problem-solving abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with diverse personalities.
Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

Analyze Category and Brand Performance on a weekly and monthly basis.
Confirm the correct implementation of pricing, policies, and advertising spaces.
Coordinate the implementation of the promotional plan. For periods without a central promotion, propose and coordinate with category managers/procurement the negotiation with local, promotional entities and submit them to the General Manager for approval.
Follow up on promotions, implementation (stock availability, marketing, material, and tastings).
Ensure the correct execution of marketing strategies and visual merchandising guidelines.
Responsible for reporting item/assortment management issues that are linked to central Master Data.
Establish and develop an effective relationship with our Brand partners in-store to maximize category performance and potential business opportunities, including working with brands to secure additional funding and optimization of cover.
In conjunction with space planning, ensure defined planograms are adhered to, ensuring effective application and review of all H&S, risk and compliance policies relevant for the location.
Work collaboratively with a curated selection of beauty brands such as Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior & Tom Ford.
Implement a program of bespoke, interactive beauty services designed for travelers.
Support product launches and campaigns through entertainment and engaging activity.
Propose sales forecasts and negotiate funding for team incentives.
Utilize and develop digital elements of the beauty category (e.g. Fragrance Finder).
Work with world leading brands across an extensive range of whiskies, spirits, champagne & fine wines.
Liaise with local and international confectionery and tobacco brands such as Godiva, Mondelez and Marlboro.
Develop a program of sampling and tastings to enhance the customer experience.
Create training opportunities alongside specialist brand partners.
Utilize and develop digital elements of the liquor category (e.g. Whisky Finder).
Work with luxury sunglasses, watches and bags brand partners including Rayban, Breitling and Mont Blanc.
Support commercial initiatives including the introduction of new products.
Generate seasonal incentive opportunities linked to the customer agenda.
Create opportunities for extensive brand training and product knowledge development.
Ensure exceptional visual merchandising standards.