A global leader in sports apparel companies is seeking a 'Product Manager' as follow;
* Job Title: Product Manager
* Experience: over 10 years
* Location: Shanghai (China)

[RESPONSIBILITIES]
- Lead & strategize and manage Asia specific initiatives and requirements in order to ensure that products (1) are consistent with global brand strategy and (2) meet the specific consumer & market requirements in Asia (including Korea) to drive business growth
  : Lead & strategize and manage Asian Range apparel creation
  : Work with all relevant cross-functional personnel in product creation as a product manager and coordinator to ensure that final products meet the requirement specified in product brief including product financial targets
  : Oversee Asia apparel size specifications and sample fitting
  : Manage corporate sales requests and orders
- Create detailed Asian Range product range plan with financial target
- Create product brief to designer(s) based on:
  : sales history analysis
  : consumer and market trends analysis
  : styling input from Asian countries
  : segmentation strategy
- Manage communication, oversee workflow & timelines and work closely with all relevant cross-functional personnel
- Supervise product designer(s) to ensure timely and professional submission of all deliverables
- Monitor product financials (turnover, standard & go-in margin, SKU count, product efficiency, drop rate & retail pricing) and initiate business development action
- Challenge all services and interlinked departments to ensure product excellence in the market place (design, fabrics, prices, fits, etc.)
- Present concepts, sketches and fabrics to countries for feedback & approval
- Compile seasonal review reports with recommendations for future improvements
- Coordinate with Product Development team to facilitate approval of fabric and garment samples

[QUALIFICATIONS]
- University degree (or equivalent) in apparel, design, textiles, and/or relevant work experience in reputable apparel or sporting goods companies
- Strong knowledge in apparel product management and development process
- At least 10 years of apparel product management experience gained from reputable golf/sports or high-end golf/sport inspired casual apparel companies
- Highly trend conscious and knowledgeable in Asian market (experience in design for Japanese and/or European markets preferred)
- Open-minded and flexible in accepting input, respecting commercial needs
- Understanding of sport/golf industry and/or an interest in the sport of golf
- Fluent in verbal and written English and able to communicate effectively and easily in Business English, both verbally and in writing (command of Mandarin preferred but not essential)
- Team player of strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Strategic thinker with strong analyical skills
- Solid presentation skills
- Able to work collaboratively across different cultures
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Those who are interested in this opportunity, please submit your Resume (Korean + English, both) in MS Word Format by email urgently  Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interview  All resumes not contacted will be kept in DB confidentially for future positions.

Kyung Jin KIM
CEO & Executive Search Consultant
Exdigm Inc
Phone: 070-8260-3646
Mobile: 010-8722-1272
Email: ceo@exdigm.com