Associate Manager, Product and Merchandising

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Associate Manager, Product and Merchandising

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Helen of Troy (NASDAQ: HELE) is a global designer, developer, and worldwide marketer of well recognized and widely trusted brands including OXO®, Hydro Flask®, Osprey®, Braun®, PUR®, Vicks®, Honeywell®, Hot Tools®, Drybar®, Curlsmith®, and Revlon®.

Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day!

About the role

Co-responsible for all Product & Merchandising activities within the Hydro Flask and OXO Brands across all channels of distribution, with support and guidance from direct manager.

Conducts and submits relevant data, insights and management reports to help capture the EMEA consumer and market needs and support the Product & Merchandising Director in making strategic investment proposals.

Builds the EMEA seasonal product assortment for HF and OXO across all distribution channels with Manager.

Manages the HF & OXO product portfolios to maximize revenues, ensure sustainable growth and optimize product efficiency to agreed KPI's. This includes understanding of Product lifecycle management.

which drive growth & maximize profitability by providing required reports.

Works closely with direct manager, sales, sales operations, and demand planning to ensure forecasting and pricing meet the needs of each channel of distribution.

Works closely with cross-functional teams at Osprey Europe in Poole U.K. and the Helen of Troy Regional Market Office in Lausanne, Switzerland, in particular sales, marketing, demand/supply planning and finance.

What you’ll do in the role

Adoption of the Seasonal Line and Product & Merchandising Process (including calendar/seasonal roadmap)

• Responsible with Manager for the adoption of seasonal line-plan for Hydro Flask and OXO in EMEA.
• Communicates in a timely manner to the Global Product Creation Teams (Hydro Flask and OXO) during the seasonal Product and Merchandising Process.
• Co-responsible for the delivering of product assortment and distribution matrix to fuel growth.
• Liaise with Global Product Management Teams, as well as e.com, Creative, Marketing and Sales Teams acquiring and broadcasting information throughout the process of concept creation, to product development and through to GTM.
• Contributes to seasonal pricing strategy of Hydro Flask and OXO assortments and targeted Gross Pricing Margin (GPM%).
• Prepares and participate in seasonal tear-downs alongside direct line manager, Commercial, marketing and GTM Teams from a product perspective.
• Analyses Hydro Flask and OXO Product line effectiveness at a SKU level to support with informed business & efficiency improvement decisions.
• Works with Marketing team on creative concepts building product alignment.
• Works on product launches.
• Keeps up to date with competitor products and placement within the market.
• Assembles product requirements and research data into an effective product brief.
• Understands the core consumers for the product range and why they gravitate to HF and Hydro Flask products.
• Identify and report upon trends
• Gains understanding of the Brand competitive landscape; market channels & tiers; product architecture and SRP price brackets; the seasonal retail cadence in e.com and B&M.
• Presents the seasonal line to Sales and Marketing etc.. at Sales Meetings
• Leads internal Product Training
• Assist in Product preview/pre lines with key retailers during early seasonal presentations.
• Attend trade shows, customer meetings / in-store clinics, sales meetings and product meetings to deliver product presentations either alone or in support of Sales Managers.
• Learns to use past sales performance along with market data and product/consumer knowledge to create product sales forecasts.

Product & Merchandising Data Integrity and Reporting:

• Working with manager, Sales, DP & Sourcing, Marketing and e.com to identify data needs.
• Maintain and update product records in Magento, SVOTT and any other relevant systems.
• Communicate with GTM and Global Product Management to ensure data is accurately represented for EMEA.
• Liaise with the Customer Service, Creative, Sales and Marketing teams regarding product specification and labelling needs as required.

Workbook, Website and other Marketing Materials:

• Coordination with relevant stakeholders on the creation of Workbook, website any other marketing material as needed.
• Assist in product copy/content for workbook, website and other published materials.

• Assist in providing content for the Marketing and Web team for various social media platforms including DTC website.

What will help you do the job well

🗝 Essential:

• University degree in Business, Marketing or other related field with a first Branded Product or Merchandising experience preferably within the sports/outdoor or consumer goods industries.
• Experience of working with premium Brands which sell across multiple channels of distribution including e.com a plus
• Exposure to the EMEA region and familiarity with diverse markets and cultures is beneficial.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written), French a plus.
• Excitement about joining a midsize yet growing company with fast-growing brands!

About you

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, driven and passionate individual with exceptional communication skills. You have the flexibility to work in a small yet fast-growing organization, possess strong analytical and detail-oriented thinking, can work with a good level of autonomy and foster relationships with cross functional teams.

About us

Many of our products rank as #1 brand in their category- we are proud to be market leaders. Behind all these achievements stand exceptionally talented and passionate associates. We are a dynamic mid-size multinational company that offers challenges and opportunities equal to your talents and abilities. Our 15+ locations elicit unique team cultures; our powerful brands are marketed in approximately 75 countries.

If you want to join us on this journey you can find out more on www.helenoftroy.com/emea. You can also find us on our career website https://careers.helenoftroy.com/home or on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

What do we offer?

• 💸 Competitive compensation package depending on experience and skills
• 💻 Flexible work policy with regards to working hours and work from home
• ☀ Increased flexi-days package after 1 year of service
• 💼 Modern office with collaborative workspaces
• 👂 Employee assistance counselling line
• 🎁 Employee discounts on all our EMEA products
• 🏝 Company closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 👌 The chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment!

Sound like a perfect fit?

If you’re seeking an exciting professional position in a dynamic international environment and be empowered to inspire fresh ideas, then Helen of Troy wants to get to know you!

Next Steps: We will ask you to complete a quick survey as we would love to get to know you by learning more about your experience and skills. If your application is selected, we will reach out to you ASAP for a first informal introductory call.

#LI-Hybrid

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.