International Category Specialist

Penti

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a relevant university department,
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in product management; preferably within the retail sector,
• Strong analytical thinking and strategic planning skills,
• Strong interest in fashion, market dynamics and consumer trends,
• Strong understanding of marketing principles with a consumer-oriented perspective,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken,
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills,
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly advanced Excel skills.

Job Description

• Support the International Category Manager in developing and implementing sales and profitability objectives, strategies, plans and action programs,
• Monitor weekly sales and stock performance and identify areas requiring action; provide recommendations such as markdown, pullback, repeat orders, campaigns or visual merchandising changes,
• Prepare initial allocation plans and evaluate store-level contributions in line with category objectives,
• Track sales performance, new product launch trends and promotional results, and prepare business analyses to support forecasting, buying plans, annual budgets and revised budget processes,
• Support the International Category Manager in preparing new collection and product briefs and contribute to the product development process,
• Support the preparation and execution of seasonal marketing and promotional plans,
• Establish and maintain an effective product management process in close collaboration with cross-functional teams,
• Work collaboratively with relevant departments to ensure alignment and effective execution of product, sales and profitability strategies.