Product Manager

Dufry•Hudson, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This Product Manager position is for you, if you enjoy planning, monitoring, and maximizing retail budgets, always guarantee product availability and to ensure the visual standards of the merchandise are in line with the company expectations. This role is located at the John F. Kennedy International Airport- Terminal 6. The Product Manager is accountable for analyzing category and brand performance, confirming the correct implementation of pricing, policies, and advertising spaces, and coordinating the implementation of the promotional plan. They will also propose and coordinate negotiations with local, promotional entities for periods without central promotion, and follow up on promotions, implementation (stock availability, marketing, material, and tastings). The role ensures the correct execution of marketing strategies and visual merchandising guidelines, and is responsible for reporting item/assortment management issues linked to central Master Data. Additionally, the Product Manager will establish and develop effective relationships with 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, they will ensure defined planograms are adhered to, ensuring effective application and review of all H&S, risk, and compliance policies relevant for the location. The Product Manager will oversee the Beauty (Perfumery & Cosmetics), Liquor, Tobacco & Food, and Luxury (Watches, Jewelry, Textiles, Leather) categories.

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 weekly and monthly basis
Confirm the correct implementation of pricing, policies, and advertising spaces
Coordinate the implementation of the promotional plan. For those periods without a central promotion, proposes and coordinates with category managers/ procurement the negotiation with local, promotional 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 linked to central Master Date
Establish & 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 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.