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Head of Product

Zachary Daniels
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Footwear & Accessories position is available in North West England with a salary dependent on experience and offers a competitive and confidential compensation package along with strong benefits and a bonus scheme.
  • The ideal candidate should have significant experience in leading product development from concept to market launch, with a strong focus on strategy and innovation.
  • Responsibilities include shaping product design, managing costings and margins, and developing critical paths and tech packs, while also mentoring a team and collaborating across departments.
  • The role requires a deep understanding of sourcing strategies, materials, and market trends, as well as the ability to lead meetings and drive product excellence.
  • Candidates should be highly organized, passionate about quality, and possess a proven track record in the footwear and accessories industry.

Head of Footwear & Accessories | North West England | Salary DOE | Competitive & Confidential | Strong Benefits & Bonus Scheme

You don't just make product - you craft culture. If you're reading this, it's because you've already done the work, paid your dues, and now you're ready to build something iconic.

We're not looking for someone to manage a process. We're looking for someone to own it, drive it and build it stronger.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead the full journey of every style: concept to market launch.
  • Strategise. Source. Succeed. Your development and sourcing strategy will shape the future.
  • Be the bridge between vision and execution - translating dream-level design into flawless, high-functioning product.
  • Shape silhouettes, last constructions, tooling - even the fit science behind every pair.
  • Own margins, costings, and negotiation tables. You won't just attend meetings - you lead them.
  • Develop the blueprint for how they build product: critical paths, calendars, tech packs, PLM. You set the gold standard.
  • Challenge materials. Demand innovation. Sustainability isn't a trend there - it's built into your sourcing strategy.
  • Collaborate with Merch, Design, Production - and still lead your own team.
  • Mentor the next wave: your team will follow your tempo - fast, focused, fierce.
  • Be their fit-obsessed quality gatekeeper. From lab testing to wear trials - you'll know what works and what won't.
  • Read the room. Read the market. Read the runway.
  • Who You Are:
  • You've lived in tech packs and traveled for innovation.
  • You don't just chase trends - you predict them.
  • Fluent in the language of suppliers, production lines, and bottom lines.
  • Fiercely organised, unapologetically passionate, and addicted to perfect product.
Why This Role?
  • Because these roles don't come around often.
  • Because you want to work with people who push, create, and deliver.
  • Because you want a seat at the table where decisions aren't just made - they're defined.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.