Description
Obsessed with travel? Love color, energy and adventure? Experience in product marketing from ideation, marketing brief to launch of a new product? Join our team and help us create aspirational travel and lifestyle products that inspire the next generation of travellers
As a Junior Product Manager, you'll fully support the Category Manager by providing operative and strategic professional assistance in every single aspect of the product lifecycle, from idea/concept to full roll out across Europe.
Join the American Tourister Team based in the European Head Office, Oudenaarde (Belgium) and become part of an industry-leading luggage and bags brand.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management
* Support in the full lifecycle of your product category, from product brief to market launch.
* Develop and implement category strategies focused on sales growth and profitability.
* Oversee SKU management, ensuring optimal assortment and performance.
* Analyse market trends and consumer preferences to identify opportunities.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely product development and launches.
* Initiate coding, pricing and other admin tasks to ensure on time market launch.
* Provide clear reporting and analysis to support strategic decisions.
Trend Analysis
* Research and report on upcoming trends in fashion, lifestyle, travel, and consumer behavior.
* Share insights through monthly updates and presentations.
General
* Gather market intelligence and maintain strong communication with the field.
* Prepare presentations, sales sheets, and promotional materials for internal and external stakeholders.
* Act as a brand ambassador for your category.
Qualifications
Applicants should ideally:
* Possess a master's degree in marketing, Business or Product development and demonstrate at least 2 years of experience in product development or category management in a consumer goods environment (ideally bags, backpacks, luggage, …)
* Have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and PowerBI
* Be proficient in English, spoken and written
* Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Be independent and a team player: enthusiastic, flexible, responsive and determined
* Have a strong affinity for fashion, lifestyle and trends
* Continuously pay strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Have enhanced creative and analytical skills
* Have strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
Samsonite is offering:
* A very challenging job with growing possibilities in the European Headquarters of an international company based in Oudenaarde.
* A permanent job with an attractive compensation package, including an excellent pension scheme, a competitive group insurance, lunch vouchers and extra holidays.
Travel is one of life's greatest experiences. Are you ready to travel with us?
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