Deputy Head of Section Brand management (Footwear Department)

Responsibilities:

• Help with Building Strategic Business Plan for the portfolio of Footwear collections.
• Direct and lead Business Plan implementation for the portfolio of Footwear collections.
• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts between all Brand product groups (SPORT Apparel/ SPORT Equipment) in order to ensure an aligned Brand positioning and strengthen connection with the consumer target.
• Direct and lead range plan according to brand Visions, develop product lifecycle plans to ensure sustainability and growth of business.
• Brief seasonal concept product and new product introductions. Create storytelling and package them. Ideation & development of new sport technologies.
• Ensure optimal product positioning in the market and best fit to the consumers
• Lead FTW product creation process from Product Brief, through design phase down to final sample. In-store readiness and overall business viability.
• Review and approve category plans via alignment with Category Management and Planning.
• Ensure analysis of seasonal forecast and sell-through data in order to drive efficient product planning.
• Champion ongoing competitive analysis to anticipate product trends. Communicate changing market dynamics (product trends, consumer insight and retail landscape).
• Build partnership cross-functionally with Design, Development, Category management, Retail, Planning, Store Managers, Visual Merchandising, Marketing in order to execute category and brand strategy.
• Support the go-to-market process; collaborate specifically with all relevant internal stakeholders (e.g. Sourcing, Retail, Supply Chain, Operations, Apparel/Equipment, Marketing, Board of Management).
• Represent Footwear Production Department where required in company processes, e.g. product alignment (Apparel/ Equipment), meetings with Category Management, business kick off, etc.
• Prepare and present the category Plans and Collection during all major Process Milestones.
• Act like a leader within the department, develop the Brand Management SPORT team, assess team members, build trust, identify and retain talents to take team to the next level.
• Create activity report summary of Brand Team activity and participate in creation of overall Footwear report to senior management.

Requirements:

• Strong background in the footwear industry with understanding of footwear product creation & product creation process.
• Experience within leading sport brand or leading retail company in adult category management/buying function.
• Excellent product sense, business management and organization skills.
• Ability to identify and assess product opportunities, selling trends, and market growth.
• Minimum 6 years of team leading experience of large teams in complex organizations.
• Excellent Leadership, Good Mentoring abilities.
• Highly communicative, strong presentation skills and passionate about footwear sport industry and sneaker culture.
• Ability to take fast and quality decisions for business impact .
• Excellent Business English, verbal and written.
• Education: Bachelor or above.

We offer:

• Work in the Company – leader at its segment.
• Competitive salary (“white”).
• Hybrid work format (office / home).
• Young, friendly and strong international team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Wide range of benefits: discounts on company's products and discount programs with our partners, medical insurance after probation period, mobile services discounts etc.
• Full compliance with the Russian Labour Code.
• Flexible schedule: you can start your day from 8 a.m., 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.
• Place of work at the main Company office near Aeroport metro station.
• Parking for employees and guests.