Back to jobsWorking closely with marketing and sales, define, create and execute the product strategy and proposition within the assigned Foot Locker Europe key account ensuring brand and customer satisfaction goals are met
Within the identified AKA, develop, execute and manage the optimum apparel and accessories category / product assortment to deliver against the agreed targets, including retail price strategy, forecasting consolidation and phasing approach
In conjunction with EU category BU teams, Global SMU and sales, create and deliver the account product strategy and roadmap
Creation of a seasonal product roll out calendar incorporating all relevant categories and franchises
Accountable for briefing and delivery of SMU products and managing the process
Drive sales and market share growth ensuring all commercial and strategic goals are met
Build, execute and manage the range proposition process from virtual download to sales launch, including pre line process and ensuring smooth account interaction process
Ensure share of space especially in key locations and doors
In conjunction with the range architecture team, Global SMU and sales define the account product strategy and roadmap
Understand range needs from all European market countries and channels for the specific account
Provide regular analysis of sell-through performance of all fascias to the relevant category teams and contribute to strategic planning based on that analysis
Manage inline / SMU / M-3 and DP, forecasting process for account
Be the point of contact both internally and externally for the product / ranging process for specified account
Closely co-operate with Global Brand teams (most importantly GTM, Merchandising, and BUs) to secure the best practice level of implementation of global brand and product strategy
Conduct relevant reporting activities to measure the efficiency and commercial success of the range season over season
Collaborate with EU Demand Planning team and SCM functions as appropriate
Understand the European consumer retail environment including distribution points, share of buy, competitor ranges and pricing strategies
Secure visibility of account range proposition to relevant country and global teams through systems management and communication process.