At Muscle Republic our vision is to connect the world through the heartbeat of fitness. As a result of rapid growth we are looking to recruit a Commercial Product Manager to bridge the gap between design and retail and ensure our products align with our vision, with the brand's aesthetic and with market trends and customer needs.
The role requires a data-driven and consumer-centric professional who can own the commercial success of our product lines by balancing the creative vision of design with the analytical rigor of inventory planning to achieve maximum profitability with minimal overstock.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Analyze market trends, existing competitors and customer needs to formulate product strategies that align with customer expectations and the business’ revenue targets.
- Act as the customer advocate articulating the customer’s needs to inform the critical path, OTB, product campaigns and product launches.
- Develop go-to market strategy for new and existing products.
- Interpret sales data, emerging trends, and consumer behaviours to identify development opportunities for current and future collections.
- Clearly communicate the product vision and strategy to ensure optimal collaboration and alignment across design, marketing and operations.
- Consider issues such as sustainability, material recycling, supply‑chain traceability, and attention to environmental impact to inform the development of collections.
- Translate data into design by using product data to guide design and fabric innovation in consultation with the Founder and the product team.
- Manage timelines, costs, and production processes, monitoring the performance of collections and supporting decisions related to pricing, distribution, and market launch.
- In consultation with the Planning Manager, work within allocated Open-to-Buy (OTB) and align the product roadmap directly with financial budgets and revenue targets.
- When a product is ready for release, oversee all product launch activities including collaborating with marketing to ensure storytelling aligns with the intention and inspiration of that product as well as the MSCR brand ethos.
- Track commercial performance by monitoring real-time sell-through rates, gross margin return on investment (GMROI) and customer acquisition costs per line.
About You
- 4+ years’ experience in apparel product management or digital buying, ideally within fitness, athleisure or performance sportswear
- Strong experience in range architecture and range planning
- Proven track record managing inventory and product lines specifically for direct-to-consumer (DTC) digital storefronts
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software
- Trend forecasting experience with demonstrated understanding of customer profiles and market positioning
- Negotiation and relationship management skills and experience
- Analytical skills for sales and inventory data
- High level budget and project management skills
- Knowledge of Shopify and Style Arcade an advantage
- Full AU working rights
What we offer
- A values-driven business fostering a supportive and friendly team culture
- Flexible work (mid-week WFH & flexible start/finish times)
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Free coffee at surrounding cafes
- Free personal product allowance, plus a discount for your family and friends
- Office snacks
- Regular team workouts and team building activities
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
- Competitive remuneration including generous bonus incentives
📌 Commercial Product Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Muscle Republic
📍 Sydney
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