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PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (FITNESS APPAREL/ ACCESSORIES) STUDENT PLACEMENT 2022

Employer
Gymshark
Location
Solihull, United Kingdom
Closing date
24 Oct 2021

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About Gymshark

From a garage in Birmingham to a global billion-dollar company, Gymshark is constantly evolving. Today, we exist to unite the conditioning community. We pride ourselves on being a team of grafters, innovators and visionaries. But above all else, we are a family. Our family is ambitious and hard-working. We’re committed and consistent. We’re passionate and progressive. Simply put, we’re different.

We are dedicated to finding talented individuals to join our Gymshark family, people that can bring an exemplary level of skill and add to our culture by sharing the same values and beliefs that make us who we are – visionary. If you’ve got something no-one else has, we want you. Be a part of inventing Gymshark’s future.

Gymshark is an equal opportunity employer. The people that drive our success and infectious culture each come with their own unique set of thoughts, beliefs, cultures, identities, background and body. We’re different because we celebrate difference. That’s what the Gymshark family is – diverse, inclusive, equal.

A little bit about the role

When you work for us, you’re more than a placement student – you join our rapidly expanding Gymshark family. We give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster and be the best version of themselves. We work hard, sure, but we have fun while we do it. Sound like you?      

We are looking for an undergraduate to join our Product function for an exciting 13-month placement starting in July 2022. Working with the Product Management Team you will gain experience in researching the marketplace, building seasonal product briefs and reporting on sales in line with the strategy for the season. You will work closely with other Product functions, as well as gaining insight into wider teams within the business.    

There are 3 Product Management (Fitness Apparel/Accessories) Student Placement opportunities: 

  • 1 in Men’s Apparel 
  • 1 in Women’s Apparel 
  • 1 in Accessories 

What you’ll be doing
You will gain experience in the following areas: 

Day-to-day   

  • Learn regular reporting on competitor activity, consumer trends and general fashion influences.    
  • Build and maintain close relationships with other Product teams such as Design, Materials, Product Development and Innovation.    
  • Assist in the reporting on daily sales and the success of new product launches using our sales reporting tool.    
  • Assist with queries from go-to-market teams in the wider company.     

Product Management:   

  • With guidance from the Product Management team,  assist building seasonal design briefs.  
  • With guidance and ultimately being responsible for the maintenance of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.    
  • Assist in preparation of Product Management led meetings/presentations for key milestones within the season.    
  • Collaboration with both the men’s and women’s Product Management teams.    
  • Work with and support teams within the Product department.  

What you’ll need
We’re not about box-ticking, but if this profile speaks to you all the better:

  • Passionate about sportswear/trend-led fashion and studying a related subject (examples such as Fashion/Sports Communications, Fashion/Sports Marketing, Fashion/Sportswear Design, general Business and Marketing).    
  • An interest in the sportwear industry.    
  • Excellent communication skills to build and maintain relationships within the team and wider business. As well as ensuring communication of information is correct and clear.    
  • IT literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to learn and maintain IT systems such as PLM.    
  • Manage workload while working across multiple seasons.    
  • Ability to thrive in an ever-changing and energetic environment.    
  • Ability to work independently and in team environment  
  • Ability to plan and manage time effectively   

What you’ll get
There’s never been a better time to work for Gymshark. We are growing fast, and we want ambitious people to join us for the ride. We offer a diverse and inclusive culture, a supportive and sociable work environment, plus ample opportunities for professional growth, development and networking.

Not to mention…
🩺 Full private medical insurance with no excess
🏖 25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want
💻 A truly Flexible Working Culture
👥 A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
💰 Employer pension contributions up to 7%
🤩 Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
🦈 50% Gymshark Discount
🥇 Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
📚 Great Training and Learning Resources
🖥 Choice of hardware and access to the best software
🤒 Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
🧸 Very Generous Family Leave package – we support you extending your family
🍎 Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
🏋️‍♂️ Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
👉 Free monthly massages
💈 Beauty and Barber facilities
🚘 Free on-site parking

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you'll be invited to take part in a video screening and if successful, you'll be invited to an in person assessment day. Our assessment days will be held at Gymshark HQ, Solihull, UK at the beginning of December. 

Job applications open on 11th October 2021 and close on 24th October 2021.  

Placement is for 13 months from July 2022. 

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