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Project Manager – Brands & Retail

Project Manager – Brands & Retail

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  • Permanent
  • Leicestershire
  • 50,000 - 55,000 GBP / Year

Project Manager – Brands & Retail

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: Circa £55k

About

Our client is a leading design/production agency who work globally with some of the biggest brands. They must have an excellent track record in delivering outstanding projects in the Technology, retail, travel retail, POS units exhibition, events and pop ups.

Now looking for a Project Manager to join their team, the successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Design and Production team to execute a diverse range of creative projects.

Job Role

  • Good technical and a practical understanding of manufacturing and materials.
  • Setting out and agreeing project objectives, timelines and budget
  • Day-to-day management of multiple projects for various client accounts
  • Ability to provide cost estimates and accurate production quotes for clients and negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best value is obtained.
  • Completion of all financial aspects of project management, including preparing project budgets (design development fees, internal production, out-sourced contractors etc), monitoring margin and tracking costs, generating purchase orders and invoice requests to the finance teams.
  • Develop strong and effective partnerships with all team members and external parties to ensure successful project development and delivery
  • Monitor and manage third party suppliers, ensuring quality and timelines are adhered to
  • Identifies and tracks project risks, ensuring mitigation plans are executed
  • Report on financial status of projects to Head of Department

Skills and Experience

  • 5-10 Years of experience within an integrated design and production agency (or similar)
  • Have experience of overseas purchasing and possible overseas supplier visits
  • Strong project management, negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to work under pressure and problem solve
  • Proactive, resourceful and demonstrate initiative
  • Track record of delivering projects from design through to installation in a fast-paced environment
  • General understanding to interpret technical drawings
  • Ability to manage budgets, risks and resources and suppliers
  • Is able to identify and deliver to customers’ needs and expectations
  • Takes ownership of customers’ problems and ensure a satisfactory resolution
  • Is able to manage the requirements of diverse customers in a timely and effective manner without compromising the quality of the expected service
  • Responds positively to constructive feedback, demonstrating learning from experience and others’ advice
  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft
  • Commercial awareness and a thorough understanding of the industry and competitive environment
Job Overview
Category
Category not defined
Offered Salary
GBP50,000 - 55,000 Per YEAR
Job Location
Leicestershire
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant