My client, a top global luxury brand, is looking for a temp Assistant Product/Project Manager with a focus on jewelry. This role will be 40 hours a week, $40/hr, and hybrid model in NYC.
Job mission
The Assistant Product Manager, Jewelry is responsible for supporting the Jewelry Marketing Director, actively participating in the development and implementation of the North America Marketing 360° strategy, and coordinating all operational aspects, for a dedicated scope of collections.
Product Strategy & 360° Project Management
Short & long term Business plan
- Support the Marketing Director in defining the Jewelry Action Plan for North America by developing 360◦ strategic recommendations with the objective of business growth.
- Participate in the definition of the sales / image / client objectives by product lines.
- Partner with key cross-functional stakeholders (Communications, Learning & Development, Commercial, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, etc.) to define & implement launch plans & action plans, to reach qualitative and quantitative objectives.
- Communicate marketing brief & collaborate with a large cross-functional team (local & HQ) to ensure action plan implementation and success.
Market intelligence & client understanding
- Monitor and report on market trends and competition activities (new product launches, existing lines performance, prices, communication, client service, etc.).
- Identify and recommend opportunities for enhancing the brand's services and product offer including potential product development for the North American market.
Operational Product Management
Manage Jewelry category's performance
- Analyze sales and client profiles (partnering with Brand Performance and Client teams) and prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports including clear actions to reach the commercial objectives.
- Define and update sales forecasts and assortments for novelties and in-range products, in collaboration with Supply Chain team
- Be the go-to resource and reference for boutiques and other internal departments.
Operational execution
- Execute & follow-up product launch plan, action plans, test and learn initiatives etc.
- Develop effective sales tools to support the Commercial teams: Product launch plan, product news, event briefing packets, selling arguments, training materials and any other initiatives to help drive sales.
- Support in soliciting qualitative feedback from the Commercial teams when needed.
- Manage and reply to all network / HQ requests.
- Animate the Jewelry Ambassador Community
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred
- 3+ years of industry experience (Product Marketing/Category Management)
- Previous experience in the luxury jewelry industry is a plus
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to details with the ability to multi-task and prioritize based on business objectives
- Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office (especially in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint) as well as PowerBI
