Director of Marketing and Product Development in KIDDISVIT, GK

KIDDISVIT is a company that has been taking care of childhood in Ukraine for over 28 years. We started our journey in 1997 and today we are a leader among suppliers of products for children.

We are currently looking for a Director of Marketing and Product Development (Product & Marketing Director)

The main mission of the role:manage the product life cycle from trend finding to product appearance on the shelf to build an effective portfolio of brands that will ensure market share growth in Ukraine and successful expansion into Europe.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Experience: 5+ years in management positions in import-oriented distribution companies or retail with a high frequency of BTM (Non-food, Toys, Fashion or Retail)
• Positions director frommarketing/purchasing/commercial management
  • Deep understanding of product P&L, pricing and margin management.
  • Work experience (import/export), understanding the specifics of working with China and the EU.
  • Experience in launching new products (TM / R&D) or bringing brands to new markets.
• Languages: English - advanced
• Soft Skills:
• Trendspotter: Ability to see trends before others ("hype sense")
• Negotiator: Strong negotiation skills
• Data-driven: Decision-making based on numbers and analytics
• Leadership qualities and the ability to drive a team

If this is about you, then we have every chance to get to know each other better at an interview, where we will discuss all the specifics of the job and conduct a detailed interview.

We offer an introduction to kkey areas of responsibility:

1. Assortment management and Product Strategy:

• Development and implementation of the company's assortment strategy (Ukraine + Export).
• Management of product categories: assortment rotation, margin and turnover.
• Creation and implementation of development strategies for the company's key brands.
• Volume planning of sales together with the sales department.
• Budgeting.
• Adaptation of the product portfolio to the requirements and preferences of European markets.
• Establishment of an effective process of interaction with the promotion and advertising function.

2. Creating new products :

• Keleading the development of own brands for local and international markets.
• Generation of new product ideas, approval of design, packaging and functionality.
• Control of cost of product (COGS) to ensure competitive price on the shelf.

3. Trendwatching and communication with the market:

• Building a system for monitoring global trends in the toy market (including visiting exhibitions).
• Constant monitoring of the situation (purchasing power, actions of competitors, price wars) for quick adaptation of prices and assortment. You need to know what is happening "in the field" before the report shows it.
• Providing the Sales team with arguments for negotiations (market analysis, price justification, potential of the new product).
• Responsible for the accuracy of sales plans for new products. Close cooperation with the sales department to minimize OOS (out-of-stock) and overstock.
• Participation in negotiations with international rights holders and manufacturers (USA, China, Europe) regarding exclusive terms.

5. Team management (Leadership):

• Effective team management: Brand managers, Category managers, Product analysts.
• Setting goals (OKR, KPIs), motivation and professional development of employees.
• Building cross-functional interaction with sales, logistics and marketing departments communications.
• Transformation of the team's thinking from "process" to "focused on financial results".

A few more words about working with us.

The company takes care of every employee who joins the team: from the first day, you will have access to a comfortable, modern office with an organized space for lunch and relaxation, a coffee machine, and modern office equipment. The health of employees is taken care of by a corporate therapist and a corporate psychologist.

The company provides many opportunities for the development of all employees and encourages this aspiration, because continuing development is one of our values. Over the past year, we have taken successful steps in the direction of informatization and automation of processes: we implemented Microsoft 365, independently developed and implemented several chatbots that help to conduct company processes and exchange information faster and more conveniently. Our founders support startups launched in the field of children's toy production.

The company has an active position in the direction of supporting the country: we are engaged in volunteering, we started the charitable organization "Center for Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy and Inclusive Education named after St. Righteous John", where rehabilitation assistance is provided to children and adults.

To support newcomers, we have an adaptation program, with clearly prescribed steps, tips, help from a mentor, advice from a chatbot. So the process of getting to know the company and mastering functional responsibilities will be quick, interesting and effective.

So, if we are close to you in spirit, and you feel that this vacancy is for you, send your resume as soon as possible, or contact theHR manager on messengers (067) 005-16-90.

While you are waiting for an invitation to an interview, visit our social networks, visit the website, and we also invite you to the career page, where you can take a virtual tour of our cozy office, meet team members, and immerse yourself in the working atmosphere.

Details:

• At official site — about us and our products.
• Instagram @kiddisvit_people_ — corporate life: events, team routines, inspiration
• Instagram @kiddisvit.ua is the world of children's toys and our brands
• LinkedIn - business news, development, partnerships

Do you have questions or are you looking for even more vacancies?Leave your resume and get information directly through the Telegram bot:@KIDDISVITWORK_bot

In case of a positive decision on your candidacy, feedback is provided within two weeks. Otherwise, your resume will be added to the reserve, and we will contact you if a suitable vacancy opens.

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