Own the factory selection and relationships
Oversee product development process, product line map and briefsWork to the highest environmental and social standards making durable products our customers love that our repairable and recyclable; being a champion of our sustainability work both internally and externally to Alpkit
Sales, margin, availability and stock turn outcomes to achieve commercial and financial performance - staying true to our great product and accessible prices
Build and develop our product teams: with strong capability across all functions aligned to our customers - design, developers, garment tech, colour, fabric and component specialists, QC with mix of staff and freelance support
Delivering product training to our teams, including spending time with staff on the hill
This is why you’re so good…
Experience and track record in building brands and building businesses
Proven product and category management
Strategic thinker with demonstrable commercial flair and able to challenge and ask questions at all levels
Boardroom skillset: excellent interpersonal skills
Experience of working in a fast-paced growth environment
Crucially, you are passionate about our product, believe in what we stand for and willing to roll your sleeves up as part of a small team.
Perks of the job
We truly believe that our success depends on the people that work here and the culture we create; we are passionate about encouraging personal career development and want you to grow with us.
We offer a range of benefits to enhance your career and wellbeing; option to buy extra holiday, Alpkit discount for you, your family and friends, life insurance, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, enhanced pension contributions, green travel commuting subsidy, 5 paid volunteer days.
We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, Alpkit is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team, so be yourself, join our community and help us “go nice places and do good things”.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example - she/her, he/him, they/them, etc).
We’re a bunch of do-ers that make things happen. We enjoy the industry and energy of work and find reward in what we achieve so if you feel this role is a good fit, we’d love to hear from you jobs@alpkit.com