Senior Product Manager - Leathergoods

Job description

Founded in 2016, the French leather goods house Polène stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship, creating timeless pieces with organic designs directly inspired by nature. In a context of strong growth and international expansion, we are structuring our activities in 2026 and surrounding ourselves with top talent to build deep expertise at every level of our organization. Our resolutely artistic positioning reflects the elevation of our range of handbags and jewelry, supported by 800 artisans working in our Spanish ateliers in Ubrique. The story of Polène can be written with you: join us and contribute to this journey behind the scenes of our Paris headquarters, which already brings together over 200 people passionate about our craft. Within the Collection Team Within the Collection team, you will join a team of 14 people and report directly to our Head of Collection. You will be responsible for contributing to the development and management of our exceptional projects collections (collaborations, limited editions, upcycling initiatives, etc.) as well as our small leather goods and charms collections. 1. Product Development Management - Ensure operational follow-up and management of product development in collaboration with the Design, Sourcing, and Workshop teams (Paris and Spain). - Oversee prototype and sample tracking with workshops and suppliers (receipt, inventory, labeling, photography, etc.). - Manage the development of bag components (metal hardware, cords, and other accessories). - Create technical product sheets for each prototype received, highlighting required modifications in coordination with the Design and Workshop teams. - Update product specifications and bills of materials by collecting information from suppliers and workshops within the dedicated ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and reliability. - Support the sourcing of components, new suppliers, and manufacturers. - Manage and track press, image, and retail sample sets, coordinating product logistics for photoshoots, PR activities, and related projects with internal teams. - Conduct trend analysis, competitive benchmarking, and market research. - Monitor the performance of existing products. 2. Operational Management - Organize collection meetings and validation committees. - Act as the daily point of contact for internal teams and suppliers/manufacturers. - Coordinate communication between internal teams and external partners, ensuring smooth information flow throughout the development cycle and adherence to deadlines. - Update tracking tools, including timelines, collection plans, and project schedules. - Prepare cost sheets for each project. - Create and update PowerPoint presentations and supporting materials. - Produce product descriptions and presentation documents for other departments (training materials, etc.). - Contribute to the continuous improvement of collection tools and processes. - Produce regular progress reports on product developments as well as monthly reporting. Our expectations - You have at least 3 years of experience as a Product Manager, ideally within the leather goods or fashion industry. - You are comfortable coordinating projects and are proficient with the associated tools and software (knowledge of SAP is a plus). - You are highly organized, able to work effectively under tight deadlines, and enjoy collaborating within a team environment. - You are fluent in English and French, Spanish is a plus. - You have a strong affinity for the world of leather goods, craftsmanship, and artisanal excellence. Our environment - A 100% on-site experience within our newly renovated Paris offices, located on Rue du Louvre in the 2nd arrondissement, refurbished at the end of 2024. - A ClassPass wellness and fitness subscription. - Access to childcare networks People & Baby and Les Petits Chaperons Rouges. Legal benefits - 25 days of paid leave per year and 10,5 additional RTT days. - Alan health insurance, 60% covered by the company. - 50% reimbursement of your public transport pass or a sustainable mobility allowance of €40/month. - Swile meal vouchers worth €10 per working day. At Polène, we are committed to ensuring inclusive recruitment processes and to selecting and promoting every candidate in an ethical and equitable manner.