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Warrington, United Kingdom

Warrington

Manage the performance footwear and equipment product creation process from design briefing to product launch at sales meetings.Ensure that all key dates in the product development calendar are adhered to.Analyse the range width on a seasonal basis, to ensure maximum SKU productivity.Ensure that all key markets input is incorporated into the overall seasonal strategic product direction for footwear, equipment and accessories.Close liaison with footwear and equipment design… Show more Manage the performance footwear and equipment product creation process from design briefing to product launch at sales meetings.Ensure that all key dates in the product development calendar are adhered to.Analyse the range width on a seasonal basis, to ensure maximum SKU productivity.Ensure that all key markets input is incorporated into the overall seasonal strategic product direction for footwear, equipment and accessories.Close liaison with footwear and equipment design, development and sourcing teams to ensure that key dates and product criteria are met.Work with Head of Product in formulating the footwear strategic plan and revenue objectives.Work with US Innovation team to co-ordinate briefs and drive excellence.Build strong working relationships with sales and marketing counterparts; working to drive key stories into marketing direction.Create and present compelling product presentations to external and internal audiences.Ensure that each product line is commercially viable, that price points are met, and that the sales team are given the appropriate seasonal sales tools to maximise revenue growth.Ensure all NB systems are kept up to date and ensure all deadlines are achieved. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Roles and ResponsibilitiesManagement of Development Technician Assistant.Product management from concept to consumer.Develop product annual strategic plan.Equipment critical path and range management.Sole development / innovation responsibility for all equipment categories (balls, gloves, guards, accessories).Material research, selection, development, testing, record and library management.Quality control and assurance. Management of range pricing… Show more Roles and ResponsibilitiesManagement of Development Technician Assistant.Product management from concept to consumer.Develop product annual strategic plan.Equipment critical path and range management.Sole development / innovation responsibility for all equipment categories (balls, gloves, guards, accessories).Material research, selection, development, testing, record and library management.Quality control and assurance. Management of range pricing architecture, cost sheet and FOB target generation.Management of supplier relationships globally and recommend product source / allocation.Tier 1 and tier 2 supplier development visits. Monitor vendor compliance to group business standards.Seasonal market, product and innovation / technology trends analysis.Competitor product analysis and testing.Tech pack creation to brief. Prototype review and product sign-off.Product / campaign development for varied end users (professional to recreation).FIFA testing coordinator and licensee representative. SATRA testing coordinator.Lab based product testing coordinator.Field testing coordinator. Player / consumer feedback analysis and action. Preparation and delivery of seasonal product launch presentations to global partners.Brand affordable innovation lead; management of external R&D partners / universities.Recognition and AchievementsPentland Brands Continuous Improvement (CI) champion.Leadership @ Pentland (L@P) course completion.ProjectsTechnical development of the revolutionary Delta Hyperseam Football League ball and construction technology.Author of patent 1422806.8; a unique football construction method.Concept creator and technical support, Mitre Football Personalisation. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Roles and ResponsibilitiesProduct management from concept to consumer.Develop product annual strategic plan.Football critical path and range management.Sole development / innovation responsibility for the ball categories, primarily football.Material research, selection, development, testing, record and library management.Quality control and assurance. Management of range pricing architecture, cost sheet and FOB target generation.Management of supplier… Show more Roles and ResponsibilitiesProduct management from concept to consumer.Develop product annual strategic plan.Football critical path and range management.Sole development / innovation responsibility for the ball categories, primarily football.Material research, selection, development, testing, record and library management.Quality control and assurance. Management of range pricing architecture, cost sheet and FOB target generation.Management of supplier relationships globally and recommend product source / allocation.Tier 1 and tier 2 supplier development visits. Monitor vendor compliance to group business standards.Seasonal market, product and innovation / technology trends analysis.Competitor product analysis and testing.Tech pack creation to brief. Prototype review and product sign-off.Product / campaign development for varied end users (professional to recreation).FIFA testing coordinator and licensee representative. SATRA testing coordinator.Lab based product testing coordinator.Field testing coordinator. Player / consumer feedback analysis and action. Preparation and delivery of seasonal product launch presentations to global partners.Brand affordable innovation lead; management of external R&D partners / universities.Recognition and AchievementsPentland Brands individual award for displaying courage.Pentland Brands Innovation award for the Delta V12S Football League football development.ProjectsTechnical development of the Delta V12 Football League ball.Technical development of the Delta V12S Football League ball. Show less

Heanor, United Kingdom

Role and ResponsibilitiesEnsure testing conducted and complies with the company’s ISO certification.Sport surface sample management and archiving.Maintenance and calibration of special laboratory equipment.Lab based testing of numerous sports surfaces in accordance with the respective governing body requirements; FIFA, IRB, FIH, IAAF.Sport surface sample preparation to client brief for accreditation.National and International field based testing of numerous sports… Show more Role and ResponsibilitiesEnsure testing conducted and complies with the company’s ISO certification.Sport surface sample management and archiving.Maintenance and calibration of special laboratory equipment.Lab based testing of numerous sports surfaces in accordance with the respective governing body requirements; FIFA, IRB, FIH, IAAF.Sport surface sample preparation to client brief for accreditation.National and International field based testing of numerous sports surfaces in accordance with the respective governing body requirements; FIFA, IRB, FIH, IAAF.Round robin testing to FIFA standard for sport surfaces. Show less

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Roles and ResponsibilitiesManagement of all Special Make-Up (SMU) products.Management of the SMU register.Management of the SMU process, from initial sales request to material code creation and order.Management of 72 bespoke Football League club balls and cup competitions.Obtain sign-off from relevant SMU stakeholder at each stage of process, from sales to customer.SMU product tech pack creation.Main range tech pack creation.Main range product testing… Show more Roles and ResponsibilitiesManagement of all Special Make-Up (SMU) products.Management of the SMU register.Management of the SMU process, from initial sales request to material code creation and order.Management of 72 bespoke Football League club balls and cup competitions.Obtain sign-off from relevant SMU stakeholder at each stage of process, from sales to customer.SMU product tech pack creation.Main range tech pack creation.Main range product testing assistance. Lab and field based.Quality control and assurance.Regular communication with tier 1 suppliers globally.Competitor product analysis and testing.Product sample management and invoice processing. Show less

Bsc With Diploma In Industrial Studies (Dis), Sports Technology, 2:1

Dissertation. To research, design, develop and manufacture an artificial foot for the football kicking robot; allowing the testing.

Education record

10.5 GCSE Grade A* - B 3 A-Level (Maths, Geography, Sport and Physical Education) 1 AS-Level (Physics)