Product Group Manager - Apparel

About the Role

The Product Group Manager will lead and oversee all commercial activities within the Non – Food category, especially in Apparel. Driving sales performance, strategic execution, and supplier partnerships is mandatory across multiple divisions. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, this role combines high‑level strategic planning with hands‑on implementation and continuous improvement to achieve business growth and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular (monthly/quarterly) sales reviews for each division; identify trends, risks and opportunities; present actionable insights to leadership.
• Develop and cascade key commercial strategies in alignment with overall business objectives; ensure timely rollout and rigorous follow‑through of strategic initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with core suppliers; drive performance improvement through KPI setting, regular scorecards, and joint business planning.
• Formulate and implement plans to broaden product offerings and after‑sales services; liaise with marketing, operations and customer service teams to launch and support new programs.
• Coordinate with supply chain, finance, operations and marketing to ensure end‑to‑end execution; act as the primary escalation point for commercial issues and roadblocks.
• Oversee preparation of comprehensive performance reports (sales, margin, promotions, competitor activity); lead post‑implementation reviews and drive process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any field or equivalent related work experience.
• 6–8+ years' experience in retail, apparel brand owner, or apparel manufacturing with merchandising and supplier relationship management.
• Proven leadership ability to lead a group of buyers and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, advanced Excel, Word) and data‑driven analytical thinking; adept at financial modeling and sales forecasting.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex supplier agreements; excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of translating strategy into operational plans and delivering results; strong execution and communication skills; good command of English.