PME Legend - HQ

<h2></h2><h2>BUSINESS CONTROLLER</h2><strong></strong><strong>Build the backbone. Make better decisions easier.</strong> <h2></h2><strong>Lijnden | Finance | 40 hours | Full-time<br /></strong><br />At Just Brands, we build menswear brands with character. <strong>PME Legend, Cast Iron and Vanguard</strong> each have their own voice, their own audience and their own place in the market. From our strong position in the Netherlands and DACH, we’re building further across Europe. That growth needs a finance foundation that is sharp, reliable and future-focused. Business Control is where planning, performance and decision-making come together.<br /><br />But what really sets us apart is how we work together.<br /><br />We’re a team-first business. No ego, no unnecessary layers, no endless talking, no corporate theatre. We back each other, speak up, take ownership and keep pushing for better. We work hard, stay sharp and make sure there’s room to enjoy the ride too.<br /><br /><b>That’s where you come in.<br /><br /></b><h3>Why this role matters</h3>This is where structure becomes business impact. As our <strong>Business Controller</strong>, you strengthen the planning, reporting and data foundation that the business relies on. You make sure cycles run smoothly, reporting is consistent and insights are clear, so teams can focus on better decisions instead of data preparation. You are not here to just prepare files.<br /><br /><b>You are here to make sure our numbers are trusted, our cycles run smoothly and decisions can move faster.<br /><br /></b><h3>What you’ll do</h3><ul><li>Support planning processes across budgeting, rolling forecasting and mid-term (strategic) planning;<br /></li><li>Consolidate planning outcomes across channels, countries and functions (Excel skills matter, especially in peak periods);<br /></li><li>Support and improve planning/reporting tooling and ensure consistency in reporting and processes across the business;<br /></li><li>Deliver first-line analyses that highlight insights, trends and risks to accelerate decision-making;<br /></li><li>Support business partnering across channels (wholesale, retail, ecommerce), countries and functions (e.g. Product, Marketing);<br /></li><li>Support business case development (e.g. shop-in-shop investments, marketing ROI, new category models, opening new countries);<br /></li><li>Monitor financial performance and help strengthen an accountability-driven culture;<br /></li><li>Support financial presentations for senior management with clear insights on performance, variances and trends;<br /></li><li>Experience with S&OP processes is a strong bonus.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What success looks like in your first year</h3><ul><li>Planning cycles run smoothly with accurate, timely deliverables;<br /></li><li>You become a go-to person for reliable reporting and data consistency;<br /></li><li>Consolidation and core planning files are structured, owned and under control;<br /></li><li>Your first-line analyses help decisions move faster;<br /></li><li>The team spends less time on data prep and more time on business impact.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What makes this role exciting</h3><ul><li>You sit close to the heart of the business: planning, performance and decisions;<br /></li><li>You learn fast across channels, countries and functions;<br /></li><li>You work with strong brands and real international growth momentum;<br /></li><li>You build a foundation the business relies on, not just reports that get filed away;<br /></li><li>You get room to grow from strong fundamentals into broader business partnering.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>You’ll probably love this role if you…</h3><ul><li>like bringing structure to complexity;<br /></li><li>enjoy building reliable processes and improving how things run;<br /></li><li>are strong in Excel and enjoy working with data and planning models;<br /></li><li>take ownership and like being the person people can rely on;<br /></li><li>want to learn the business by being right in the middle of it.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What you bring</h3><ul><li>HBO or University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Control;<br /></li><li>2–4 years of relevant experience in Business Control, FP&A or Audit;<br /></li><li>Strong analytical mindset plus process and system skills;<br /></li><li>Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is a strong plus;<br /></li><li>Experience with Navision, Business Central or QlikSense is a bonus;<br /></li><li>Comfortable using AI tools as part of how you work is a plus;<br /></li><li>Fluency in English (international growth means it matters); Dutch is a plus;<br /></li><li>Curious, independent and proactive working style.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What Just Brands is really like</h3>We’re team first. We keep it direct, make clear decisions and take ownership. No ego. Just honest collaboration, practical action and a team that enjoys building better ways of working together.<br /><br />You’ll join a company where:<br /><br /><ul><li>People help each other out;<br /></li><li>Ideas and people matter more than job titles;<br /></li><li>Hard work matters, and so does enjoying the ride;<br /></li><li>If something can be better, we improve it.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What you get</h3>You step into a role with real visibility and a clear growth path. You’ll work closely with Business Control and stakeholders across the company, building a foundation that helps the business perform better and make smarter decisions.<br /><br /><ul><li>End-of-year bonus equal to one month’s gross salary;</li><li>A healthy and varied lunch every day;<br /></li><li>Access to our own gym and fitness classes;<br /></li><li>Parties and gatherings that you’ll talk about for years to come;<br /></li><li>A tight-knit and super friendly team;<br /></li><li>Exceptional employee discounts on our clothing.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Ready to build the finance backbone behind our growth?</h3>Still reading? Good sign.<br />If you want to learn fast, take ownership and help a growing international business make better decisions, this could be your next step.<br /><br /><strong>Ready to apply?</strong><br />

Part-time

Business Controller

Just Brands - HQ

<h2>DIGITAL (B2C) ANALYST</h2><strong>Turn numbers into momentum.</strong> <h2></h2><strong>Lijnden | B2C | 40 hours | Full-time<br /></strong><br />At Just Brands, we build menswear brands with character. <strong>PME Legend, Cast Iron and Vanguard</strong> each have their own voice, their own audience and their own place in the market. In B2C, growth comes from thousands of daily decisions across retail, ecommerce, marketing, CRM, marketplaces and the digital experience. The difference between “good” and “great” is clarity: knowing what’s happening, why it’s happening and what to do next.<br /><br />But what really sets us apart is how we work together.<br /><br />We’re team first. No ego, no unnecessary layers, no endless talking, no corporate theatre. We back each other, speak up, take ownership and keep pushing for better. We work hard, stay sharp and make sure there’s room to enjoy the ride too.<br /><br /><b>That’s where you come in.<br /><br /></b><h3>Why this role matters</h3>This is where insight becomes action. As our <strong>B2C Analyst</strong>, you support data-driven decision-making across all B2C channels: Retail, E-commerce, Digital Marketing &amp; CRM, Site Merchandising, Site Experience, IT &amp; UX and Marketplaces. You collect, analyse and interpret data to deliver clear, actionable insights that improve performance, customer experience and operational efficiency. You are not here to build dashboards that nobody uses.<br /><br /><b>You are here to help teams make smarter decisions every day, backed by data that is trusted.<br /><br /></b><h3>What you’ll do</h3><ul><li>Gather and analyze data across B2C channels to spot trends, issues and optimisation opportunities;<br /></li><li>Build and maintain performance reports and dashboards that track key KPIs across the business;<br /></li><li>Translate data into clear recommendations for cross-functional teams;<br /></li><li>Analyze customer behavior to improve journey, engagement and conversion across channels;<br /></li><li>Support A/B testing and experimentation: design, execution, analysis and learnings;<br /></li><li>Help improve data quality, governance and consistency across platforms and reporting;<br /></li><li>Support strategic projects with data-driven insights and structured analysis;<br /></li><li>Contribute to forecasting and predictive analysis to anticipate customer behaviour and sales trends;<br /></li><li>Work closely with B2C teams to embed insights into daily decisions.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What success looks like in your first year</h3><ul><li>Stakeholders rely on your reporting and insights because they are clear, consistent and actionable;<br /></li><li>Dashboards and reports are adopted and used in weekly/monthly rhythms;<br /></li><li>Your analyses lead to measurable improvements (conversion, engagement, trading performance or efficiency);<br /></li><li>A/B tests produce learnings that actually change how we work;<br /></li><li>Data definitions and quality improve, reducing noise and confusion across teams.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What makes this role exciting</h3><ul><li>You work across the full B2C ecosystem: retail, ecommerce, CRM, marketing, marketplaces and site experience;<br /></li><li>You influence both performance and customer experience, not just one side;<br /></li><li>You get room to test, learn and improve, with teams that want to act on insights;<br /></li><li>You help shape how decisions are made as we scale and grow internationally;<br /></li><li>You work with strong brands and real omnichannel momentum.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>You’ll probably love this role if you…</h3><ul><li>enjoy turning messy data into clear direction;<br /></li><li>like working with many stakeholders and helping them move faster;<br /></li><li>care about both performance and customer experience;<br /></li><li>get energy from experimentation and learning what actually works;<br /></li><li>prefer practical impact over endless analysis.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What you bring</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Marketing or a related field;<br /></li><li>5+ years of experience in analytics / BI / data analysis, preferably in B2C retail or ecommerce;<br /></li><li>Strong proficiency with tools such as Google Analytics, SQL, Excel and Power BI or Tableau;<br /></li><li>Solid understanding of ecommerce metrics, digital marketing analytics and retail performance;<br /></li><li>Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, data-driven environment;<br /></li><li>Fluent English (additional languages are a plus);<br /></li><li>Strong communication skills: you can explain insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What Just Brands is really like</h3>We’re team first. We keep it direct, make clear decisions and take ownership. No ego. Just sharp collaboration, honest conversations and a team that likes improving what matters.<br />You’ll join a company where:<br /><br /><ul><li>People help each other out;<br /></li><li>Ideas and people matter more than job titles;<br /></li><li>Hard work matters, and so does enjoying the ride;<br /></li><li>If something can be better, we improve it.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What you get</h3>You step into a role with real influence on B2C decisions across multiple channels. You’ll work closely with teams that need insight to perform and you’ll help build a stronger data-driven culture across the business.<br /><br /><ul><li>End-of-year bonus equal to one month’s gross salary;</li><li>A healthy and varied lunch every day;<br /></li><li>Access to our own gym and fitness classes;<br /></li><li>Parties and gatherings that you’ll talk about for years to come;<br /></li><li>A tight-knit and super friendly team;<br /></li><li>Exceptional employee discounts on our clothing.</li></ul><br /><h3>Ready to turn insight into impact across B2C?</h3>Still reading? Good sign.<br />If you want to work close to performance, customer experience and real decision-making, and you want your analyses to actually change outcomes, this could be your next step.<br /><br /><strong>Ready to apply?</strong><br />

Digital Analyst

<h2></h2><h2>JUNIOR ACCOUNTMANAGER CAST IRON</h2><strong>Commercieel sterk. Thuis op de winkelvloer. En jij zorgt dat Cast Iron daar écht landt.</strong> <h2></h2><h2></h2><strong>Lijnden | B2B Sales | 40 uur | Fulltime<br /></strong><br />Bij Just Brands bouwen we menswear merken met karakter. <strong>PME Legend, Cast Iron en Vanguard</strong> hebben elk hun eigen stijl, eigen doelgroep en eigen plek in de markt. Cast Iron draait om modern menswear met een scherpe uitstraling. In retail moet dat niet alleen goed hangen, maar ook goed verkocht worden. En daar komt deze rol om de hoek kijken: sales, merkbeleving en activatie in één.<br /><br />Maar wat ons echt onderscheidt, is hoe we samenwerken.<br /><br />We zijn team first. Geen ego, geen onnodige lagen, geen eindeloos overleg en geen corporate gedoe. We helpen elkaar, spreken ons uit, pakken verantwoordelijkheid en blijven elkaar uitdagen om beter te worden. We werken hard, houden het scherp en zorgen er tegelijk voor dat er ruimte is om plezier te maken.<br /><br />Dat is ook voor jou de enige juiste weg.<br /><br /><h3>Waarom deze rol ertoe doet</h3>Dit is waar accountmanagement en merkbeleving samenkomen. Als <strong>Junior Accountmanager Cast Iron</strong> bouw je aan sterke retailrelaties én zorg je dat Cast Iron er in de winkels staat zoals het bedoeld is. Je schakelt tussen klantbeheer, commerciële kansen, trainingen, activaties en visual support. Het resultaat: betere samenwerking, sterkere zichtbaarheid en meer verkoop. Je bent hier niet om alleen accounts te beheren.<br /><br /><b>Je bent hier om partnerships te laten groeien én het merk zichtbaar sterker te maken in de winkel.<br /><br /></b><h3>Wat je gaat doen</h3><ul><li>Een eigen klantenportefeuille beheren binnen de retailpartners van Cast Iron;<br /></li><li>Commerciële kansen signaleren en vertalen naar concrete acties;<br /></li><li>Accountplannen ontwikkelen en uitvoeren op basis van markt- en klantanalyses;<br /></li><li>Nauw afstemmen met interne teams zoals Aftersales en Brandpromotie;<br /></li><li>Winkels bezoeken om personeel te trainen, merkbeleving te versterken en verkoop te stimuleren;<br /></li><li>Visual support leveren (Visual Merchandising) en activaties helpen opzetten/uitrollen;<br /></li><li>Flexibel inzetbaar zijn, ook tijdens weekenden of events wanneer nodig.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Wat deze rol interessant maakt</h3><ul><li>Je combineert sales met merkactivatie: je ziet direct resultaat van je werk;<br /></li><li>Je bent veel op pad en zit dicht op de retailvloer;<br /></li><li>Je werkt aan een merk met een duidelijke stijl en groeiambitie;<br /></li><li>Je krijgt ruimte om initiatief te nemen en zelf kansen te pakken;<br /></li><li>Je werkt met korte lijnen en collega’s die tempo maken.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Je gaat deze rol waarschijnlijk leuk vinden als je…</h3><ul><li>energie krijgt van contact met klanten én de winkelvloer;<br /></li><li>graag schakelt tussen plannen maken en uitvoeren;<br /></li><li>mensen kunt enthousiasmeren en graag trainingen geeft;<br /></li><li>commercieel denkt, maar ook oog hebt voor presentatie en merkbeleving;<br /></li><li>graag onderweg bent en verantwoordelijkheid pakt.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Wat jij meebrengt</h3><ul><li>Ervaring als (junior) accountmanager of in een vergelijkbare commerciële rol binnen (mode)retail;<br /></li><li>Sterk in relatiebeheer, communicatie en analytisch denken;<br /></li><li>Zelfstandig, proactief en resultaatgericht, maar altijd een teamplayer;<br /></li><li>Affiniteit met retail en het vermogen om mensen mee te krijgen;<br /></li><li>Representatief, flexibel en comfortabel met veel onderweg zijn.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Hoe Just Brands echt is</h3>We zijn team first. We houden het direct, maken duidelijke keuzes en pakken eigenaarschap. Geen ego. Gewoon samen bouwen, verbeteren en successen vieren.<br /><br />Je komt terecht in een organisatie waar:<br /><br /><ul><li>Mensen elkaar helpen;<br /></li><li>Ideeën en mensen belangrijker zijn dan functietitels;<br /></li><li>Hard werken telt, maar plezier net zo goed;<br /></li><li>We verbeteren wat beter kan.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Wat je krijgt</h3>Je stapt in een rol met veel afwisseling, zichtbaarheid en impact. Je krijgt vrijheid, verantwoordelijkheid én de tools om het goed te doen.<br /><br /><ul><li>Eindejaarsuitkering (één bruto maandsalaris);</li><li>Leaseauto, telefoon, laptop en iPad van de zaak;<br /></li><li>Sportfaciliteiten op kantoor (gym, yoga, boksen, padel);<br /></li><li>Iedere dag een gezonde lunch op kantoor;<br /></li><li>Personeelskorting op PME Legend, Cast Iron & Vanguard.<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Klaar om Cast Iron sterker te maken?</h3>Nog steeds aan het lezen? Goed teken.<br />Als jij accountmanagement wilt combineren met merkactivatie en zichtbaar resultaat wilt maken in retail, dan kan dit zomaar jouw volgende stap zijn.<br /><br /><strong>Klaar om te solliciteren?</strong><br />

Junior Accountmanager

<h2>GROUP LEGAL & COMPLIANCE COUNSEL</h2><strong>Be the legal authority that keeps the business confident, compliant and protected.</strong> <h2></h2><h2></h2><strong>Lijnden | Legal & Compliance | 24 - 32 hours | Full-time<br /></strong><br />At Just Brands, we build menswear brands with character. <strong>PME Legend, Cast Iron and Vanguard</strong> each have their own voice, their own audience and their own place in the market. As we grow internationally, legal and regulatory requirements across competition law, brand protection, corporate governance and data privacy are becoming more complex and more business critical. This role exists to make sure the business can move fast and make bold decisions, while staying protected, compliant and in control.<br /><br />But what really sets us apart is how we work together.<br /><br />We’re a team-first business. No ego, no unnecessary layers, no endless talking, no corporate theatre. We back each other, speak up, take ownership and keep pushing for better. We work hard, stay sharp and make sure there’s room to enjoy the ride too.<br /><br /><b>That’s where you come in.<br /></b><br /><h3>Why this role matters</h3>This is where legal expertise becomes real business enablement. As our <strong>Group Legal & Compliance Counsel</strong>, you are the senior professional expert and primary legal authority across the group. You act as the sparring partner to the CFO and senior leadership, translating legal complexity into clear decisions, practical frameworks and confident execution. You are not here to “review from the sidelines.”<br /><br /><b>You are here to set the standard, protect the brands, and help leadership make decisions they can stand behind.</b><br /><em>This is a lean expert role without direct reports. Influence comes through expertise, judgment and authority. Over time, and depending on business growth and complexity, the role may evolve into a broader function.<br /></em><br /><h3>What you’ll do</h3><ul><li>Build and continuously refine a scalable legal & compliance setup aligned with our operating model and international footprint<br /></li><li>Translate risk into practical frameworks, principles and actions that work in day-to-day business decisions<br /></li><li>Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements (wholesale, retail, eCommerce, distribution, technology/SaaS, services)<br /></li><li>Act as the internal legal authority and hands-on advisor for teams across Finance, HR, Commercial, Supply Chain and IT<br /></li><li>Manage external counsel and specialist advisors effectively on complex or cross-border matters<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Compliance & competition law</h3><ul><li>Design and deliver training and awareness on antitrust, selective distribution and responsible commercial conduct<br /></li><li>Monitor policies and commercial practices for compliance with Dutch and European competition law<br /></li><li>Oversee selective distribution implementation, including retailer qualification criteria and documentation<br /></li><li>Advise on restrictions and enforcement for non-authorized retailers and third-party marketplaces (commercially effective and competition-law compliant)<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Corporate governance & housekeeping</h3><ul><li>Manage group legal structure and statutory/governance obligations across legal entities<br /></li><li>Maintain corporate documentation (shareholder resolutions, board minutes, powers of attorney, chamber of commerce filings)<br /></li><li>Coordinate with Finance and external counsel (including shareholder Parcom counsel) on entity management, restructurings and group changes<br /></li><li>Support governance topics such as shareholding changes, director appointments and intercompany agreements<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>IP & brand protection</h3><ul><li>Manage the global trademark and IP portfolio across all Just Brands labels with external IP firms<br /></li><li>Implement and maintain anti-counterfeiting processes (monitoring, enforcement, customs and marketplace engagement)<br /></li><li>Safeguard brand integrity in distribution, licensing and digital presence<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Employment law support</h3><ul><li>Advise HR and leadership on complex employment law matters (dismissals, disputes, settlements, disciplinary cases)<br /></li><li>Coordinate with external employment law experts in sensitive/high-risk situations<br /></li><li>Provide guidance on employment policies, contracts and workforce-related risks<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Data protection & GDPR</h3><ul><li>Provide legal oversight on data protection and privacy practices across the organization<br /></li><li>Work with IT and Operations (primary GDPR execution owners) to align legal requirements with systems and data flows<br /></li><li>Review privacy policies, DPAs and consumer-facing documentation<br /></li><li>Support DPIAs and advise on high-risk processing and new digital initiatives<br /></li><li>Act as sparring partner to the DPO and external advisors during audits, DSARs or breaches<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Insurance & claims</h3><ul><li>Own and improve the insurance portfolio (coverage review, risk exposure, renewal recommendations)<br /></li><li>Coordinate claims handling with Finance, Operations and brokers<br /></li><li>Establish clear internal workflows for incident reporting and claims management<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What makes this role exciting</h3><ul><li>You sit at the heart of the business as the legal authority, not a back-office reviewer<br /></li><li>You work across three strong brands with international growth ambitions<br /></li><li>You combine strategic frameworks with hands-on contracting and real decision moments<br /></li><li>You protect brand integrity through selective distribution, IP and marketplace enforcement<br /></li><li>You get the autonomy to build a legal & compliance function that actually works in practice<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>You’ll probably love this role if you…</h3><ul><li>like being the trusted expert who brings clarity when decisions get complex<br /></li><li>combine strong judgment with a pragmatic, business-first mindset<br /></li><li>enjoy owning topics end-to-end rather than managing handovers<br /></li><li>are comfortable challenging stakeholders when needed, and making the “grey area” actionable<br /></li><li>want enterprise-level impact without needing a big team to create it<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What you bring</h3><ul><li>Master’s degree in Dutch law<br /></li><li>Typically 7+ years of relevant experience (ideally a mix of law firm + in-house in an international commercial environment)<br /></li><li>Strong expertise in Dutch and European law, including commercial contracting, competition law and corporate governance<br /></li><li>Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholder groups<br /></li><li>Fluency in Dutch and English<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What Just Brands is really like</h3>We’re team first. We challenge each other with respect, make clear decisions and take ownership of what we do. No ego. Just honest conversations, practical action and a team that enjoys building something better together.<br /><br />You’ll join a company where:<br /><br /><ul><li>People help each other out<br /></li><li>Ideas and people matter more than job titles<br /></li><li>Hard work matters, and so does enjoying the ride<br /></li><li>If something can be better, we improve it<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What you get</h3>You step into a senior expert role with enterprise-level influence, directly supporting leadership and protecting the business as it grows. You’ll work close to decision-making, with autonomy, trust and a scope that touches almost every part of the organization.<br /><br /><ul><li>Competitive salary<br /></li><li>Strong benefits<br /></li><li>Staff discount<br /></li><li>Room to grow as the business grows<br /></li><li>A team with pace, ownership and no ego<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>Ready to be the legal authority behind confident decisions?</h3>Still reading? Good sign.<br />If you want to combine judgment, influence and real business impact in a role where your expertise shapes outcomes, this could be your next step.<br /><br /><strong>Ready to apply?</strong><br />

Legal Counsel

<h2>MANAGER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT</h2><strong>Lead the engine that turns ideas into product that delivers.</strong><h2></h2>  <h2></h2><strong>Lijnden | Product | 40 hours | Full-time<br /></strong><br />At Just Brands, we build menswear brands with character. <strong>PME Legend, Cast Iron and Vanguard</strong> each have their own voice, their own audience and their own place in the market. Great collections don’t happen by accident. They’re built through sharp development, strong supplier execution, clear quality standards and decisions that protect margin and timing. Product Development is where creative ambition becomes real product, delivered on time, on spec and ready to perform.<br /><br />But what really sets us apart is how we work together.<br /><br />We’re team first. No ego, no unnecessary layers, no endless talking, no corporate theatre. We back each other, speak up, take ownership and keep pushing for better. We work hard, stay sharp and make sure there’s room to enjoy the ride too.<br /><br /><b>That’s where you come in.<br /></b><br /><h3>Why this role matters</h3>This is where leadership meets operational and commercial impact. As our <strong>Manager Product Development</strong>, you lead the product development team and own the end-to-end development process from concept to delivery. You balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement, ensuring collections align with brand identity, market trends, ESG and sustainability goals, and company financial targets. You are not here to just “manage the process.”<br /><br /><b>You are here to raise standards, protect margin and quality, and make sure every collection lands right.<br /><br /></b><h3>What you’ll do</h3><ul><li>Lead, coach and develop the product development team with clear objectives, feedback and high standards<br /></li><li>Own the end-to-end product development process from concept to delivery, keeping the critical path tight and delivery on time<br /></li><li>Oversee collection development to ensure alignment with brand DNA, style direction and margin goals<br /></li><li>Make and approve key design/development decisions that protect quality, timing and profitability<br /></li><li>Build a systematic approach to cost and quality control at each development stage, ensuring initial margins are set and maintained<br /></li><li>Build and maintain strategic relationships with international suppliers and partners<br /></li><li>Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts and delivery terms to optimize value and quality<br /></li><li>Visit suppliers regularly to assess performance and sustainability practices<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What else..</h3><ul><li>Set clear quality KPIs per product category and drive improvements through the development cycle<br /></li><li>Drive innovation by staying close to trends, techniques and production technology<br /></li><li>Support the integration of sustainable materials and practices into product development<br /></li><li>Identify and mitigate risks across the development cycle and continuously improve workflows and processes<br /></li><li>Provide clear updates to senior management on progress, risks and opportunities<br /></li><li>Maintain strong documentation of product data, tasks and performance metrics in PDM/ERP systems<br /></li><li>Keep a strong feedback loop with buying to improve handovers, margin control and product quality<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What success looks like in your first year</h3><ul><li>A team that runs with clarity: priorities, standards and execution rhythm are strong<br /></li><li>Better grip on critical path, costs and quality across categories<br /></li><li>Stronger margin discipline from proto stage through to final delivery<br /></li><li>Suppliers performing more consistently through clearer expectations and stronger follow-up<br /></li><li>Fewer surprises: risks are spotted early and handled fast<br /></li><li>Development decisions translating into product that lands right in the market<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What makes this role exciting</h3><ul><li>You lead a team that directly shapes what customers will wear next season<br /></li><li>You work at the intersection of brand, product, supply chain and commercial performance<br /></li><li>You get ownership of quality, margin and timing, not just “process”<br /></li><li>You influence supplier strategy and development innovation at scale<br /></li><li>You build how product development should work as the business grows internationally<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>You’ll probably love this role if you…</h3><ul><li>enjoy leading people and raising the bar through clear standards and coaching<br /></li><li>like balancing creativity with execution, costs and timelines<br /></li><li>get energy from solving issues early and keeping things moving on the critical path<br /></li><li>are comfortable making decisions in the grey area and owning the outcome<br /></li><li>care about product quality, but also understand what margin and timing mean in real life<br /></li><li>like improving systems and ways of working, not just maintaining them<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What you bring</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business Administration, Supply Chain or a related field (advanced degree is a plus)<br /></li><li>10 + years of experience in product development and purchasing within fashion/apparel<br /></li><li>At least 5 years of leadership experience, managing and developing high-performing teams<br /></li><li>Strong understanding of product development, sourcing strategies and supplier management<br /></li><li>Proven track record of developing and launching successful products<br /></li><li>Strong negotiation skills and experience managing international supplier relationships<br /></li><li>Strong systems capability (PDM/ERP) and structured documentation discipline<br /></li><li>Analytical mindset and confidence using data and market insights to steer decisions</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What Just Brands is really like</h3>We’re team first. We challenge each other on quality, margin and timing, make clear decisions and take ownership. No ego. Just practical collaboration, high standards and a team that enjoys building better product together.<br /><br />You’ll join a company where:<br /><br /><ul><li>People help each other out<br /></li><li>Ideas and people matter more than job titles<br /></li><li>Hard work matters, and so does enjoying the ride<br /></li><li>If something can be better, we improve it<br /></li></ul><br /><h3>What you get</h3>You step into a key leadership role with real ownership over development performance. You’ll lead a team, shape supplier execution and build collections that meet brand ambition while staying sharp on margin and timing.<br /><br /><ul><li>Salary depending on experience and background;</li><li>End-of-year bonus equal to one gross monthly salary;</li><li>Healthy and varied lunch every day;</li><li>Exclusive access to our own Gym, including classes (boxing, yoga and padel);</li><li>Parties and drinks that will be talked about for years to come;</li><li>Staff discount on our clothing.</li></ul><br /><h3>Ready to lead product development that actually delivers?</h3>Still reading? Good sign.<br />If you want to lead a team, raise standards and turn strong ideas into product that lands right in quality, margin and timing, this could be your next step.<br /><br /><b>Ready to apply?</b><br />

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