We are looking for a commercially driven professional Product Manager to manage and develop the DECO product category (textiles, decorations, curtains, rugs, and accessories). The role focuses on building a relevant and competitive assortment aligned with customer needs and market trends. You will be responsible for product portfolio management, supplier relationships, performance analysis, and stock planning. This position combines analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and a strong passion for design.

Role Description:

Manages the assigned product range in line with the company’s performance indicators and market trends.

Responsible for the development, commercial performance, and assortment management of DECO products (textiles, decorations, curtains, drapes, curtain rods, rugs, carpets, and accessories). The role aims to create a relevant, profitable, and competitive product offering, tailored to customer needs, while managing stock levels and supply.

Responsibilities

Product Portfolio Management

• Closely monitors products and solutions within the portfolio in line with the category strategy.
• Identifies new development opportunities: products, services, potential suppliers, and new ways of product display and promotion.
• Proposes and lists new products, manages their documentation, and updates information in the ERP system.
• Analyzes and optimizes the assortment, including adjustments for performance, stock rotation, and profitability.
• Ensures accurate and complete documentation: product names, images, descriptions, and technical specifications.

Supplier Relationship & Negotiation

• Negotiates commercial terms and payment conditions.
• Identifies and proposes new suppliers.
• Manages the entire supplier contracting process.
• Settles campaign costs and contractual bonuses and ensures deadlines are respected.

Analysis, Performance & Forecasting

• Analyzes key indicators (sales, margin, profitability, stock rotation, purchase price, availability).
• Monitors market trends and price competitiveness.
• Prepares accurate forecasts and places orders to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Monitors stock aging and applies corrective actions.

Campaigns & Promotion

• Proposes products for campaigns across all sales channels.
• Negotiates competitive offers for promotional activities.

Stock Management

• Issues orders in the ERP system and plans deliveries according to logistics availability.
• Manages documentation related to campaigns, bonuses, and financial settlements with suppliers.
• Monitors and adjusts product status and manages stock for end-of-life products.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills
• High level of attention and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Creativity and initiative
• Negotiation skills
• Proactivity, integrity, ethics, and authenticity
• Results-oriented mindset and teamwork abilities
• Problem identification and problem-solving skills

Additional Qualifications

• Strong aesthetic sense and passion for design
• Preferably studies in design or interior design
• Retail experience (preferably minimum 3 years)

Recruitment and selection steps:

· Submitting applications by the 30th of March

· All application documents will be reviewed by the 1st of April and only applicants fulfilling all job and profile requirements will be considered eligible for the next step

· Eligible applicants will be invited to take a written assessment

· Final interview

Application documents needed:

· CV

· Cover letter explaining why you want to be part of ALTEX and what personal and professional qualities you can bring. Please mention your diploma within the cover letter

· Employment references from former employers would represent an advantage

We reserve the right to proceed with the recruitment process only with candidates who have demonstrated civic behavioral integrity. By applying to this role, you confirm that you are not registered in the criminal record.