Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. Market & Product Strategy
- Identify market trends, consumer demand, and winning product categories
- Build and define seasonal range plans and category strategy
- Analyze competitor products and pricing to drive commercial decisions 2. Product Development Leadership
- Direct the design team on product concepts, styles, and collections
- Guide decisions on silhouette, materials, costing, and construction
- Ensure product development aligns with market demand and profitability 3. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as a bridge between design, sourcing, and production teams
- Ensure smooth handover of finalized designs to technical/pattern teams
- Track development timelines and ensure on-time execution 4. Sourcing & Vendor Development
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers (India & China)
- Develop new vendors and manage existing supplier relationships
- Negotiate pricing, timelines, and ensure cost optimization 5. Commercial & Execution Focus




- Ensure products meet target price points and margin expectations
- Monitor sampling, approvals, and bulk production readiness
- Drive timely product launches and order execution Key Result Areas (KRAs)
- Successful launch of market-relevant product ranges
- Improved sell-through and category performance
- Strong cost control and margin optimization
- Productive vendor sourcing and development
- On-time product development and execution Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong experience in footwear merchandising (open footwear preferred)
- Excellent understanding of market trends and product lifecycle
- Experience in category building and range planning
- Exposure to global sourcing (India & China & other..)
- Strong commercial mindset with design understanding
- Excellent communication and leadership skills Team HR (phone hidden)

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🏢 Condor Footwear
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