Quality in every moment starts with YOU – as an international fashion player, we operate in a highly dynamic work environment. Perfection, zeitgeist, innovation, and sustainability are our core drivers.
As a Senior Product Manager at CALIDA, you will be responsible for the end-to-end collection management – from profitability, assortment, and schedule to product quality. With product expertise, market understanding, and entrepreneurial thinking, you will ensure CALIDA delivers relevant, profitable, and strong brand products. Join the CALIDA family and help shape the textile future of tomorrow.
Your Area of Impact
Active participation and implementation of product strategy
* You will contribute to the continuous development and review of the existing product strategy for your respective area (Women/Men/Kids).
* You will support the implementation of CALIDA's long-term product roadmap.
* You will monitor the product strategy and its execution concerning market and competition.
Collection design, strategies, and business cases
* You will be fully responsible for the content, technical, and economic management of the collection – from the initial product idea to market launch, including setting up and reviewing the relevant business case.
* You will participate in developing and implementing a brand-appropriate, market- and margin-oriented product strategy, as well as a collection framework plan considering material choice, fit, processing, pricing, and commercial performance.
Management of the product lifecycle end-to-end
* You will manage new product launches from start to finish, particularly regarding concept definition (range plan, business case) and overseeing the entire development process.
* You will work closely with Brand Merchandising (concepts, analyses, business case), design, development, sourcing, and marketing teams.
* You will support performance monitoring and take measures, especially concerning margins.
* You will participate in managing the overarching product development and collection process.
Projects
* You will design and lead specific projects such as product testing, process improvements, etc.
Your Profile
* You have 5-8 years of experience in product management, preferably with a textile technical background.
* You possess strong implementation skills and proven project management abilities.
* You have deep product knowledge across the entire value chain and extensive experience working with design, technical development, sourcing, and external production partners.
* You have comprehensive apparel, product, and textile expertise, with an eye for detail and a sense for fashion and trends.
* You are entrepreneurial, analytical, solution-oriented, and conceptual in your thinking, with strong numerical skills.
* You are a confident communicator and assertive in cross-functional teams and stakeholder interactions.
* Your proficiency in German and English is business fluent; French skills are a plus.
Your Benefits
* High degree of creative freedom – you make an impact and take responsibility
* Flexible working hours with mobile/remote options
* Attractive employee discounts across our brands and regular sales events
* Internal social network for cross-country exchange
* Various events and gatherings at the headquarters
Are you ready? We look forward to hearing from you!
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