ArkTalents Limited
Melbourne, VIC
A$120,000-$160,000 p/a
Retail & Consumer Products → Buying
Remote
Posted 1 day ago
About the Company:
Our client is a leading stationery brand with a presence in multiple countries, operating offices and serving customers around the globe.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Product Manager to join our team, responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of consumer hardline products including stationery, homewares, and lifestyle products. This role is ideal for a young, hands-on professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for innovation, trend-driven product development, and customer engagement.
You will play a key role in bringing new and innovative products to market, working closely with key Australian retailers to ensure successful launches and ongoing category growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product development from concept to launch across stationery and home categories.
- Identify consumer trends, market gaps, and retail opportunities to drive innovative product design and assortment planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, sourcing, and logistics to deliver high-quality, on-trend products within cost and time targets.
- Manage key retail customer relationships (e.g., Kmart, Target, Big W, Officeworks), presenting new product concepts and category strategies.
- Support sales efforts by preparing compelling presentations, samples, and range reviews for retail partners.
- Monitor product and category performance, driving continuous improvement and profitability.
- Conduct competitive market analysis and benchmarking to ensure products are commercially viable and differentiated.
- Manage pricing, margins, and promotional planning in collaboration with the sales team.
- Drive cross-departmental communication to ensure smooth execution of all product launches.
Key Requirements
- 3–6 years’ experience in product management, buying, or category development, ideally within consumer goods, hardlines, or home/lifestyle industries.
- Experience working with or for major Australian retailers such as Kmart, Target, or Big W highly regarded.
- Robust understanding of retail category dynamics, consumer insights, and trend forecasting.
- Demonstrated experience in new product development (NPD) and go-to-market execution.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, confident in customer-facing meetings.
- Highly organised, agile, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with PLM or ERP systems advantageous.
About ArkTalents Limited
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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