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Elastron GroupInternational Key Account Manager
Oct. 2022Felgueiras, Porto, Portugal-Utilized company resources to develop and implement strategic solutions, achieving key clients' long-term goals.
-Managed a group of key accounts across Scandinavia and the DACH region, successfully achieving designated sales targets through tailored strategies.
-Successfully led the development of partnerships with customers in the international market.
ECCOAdvanced Development Team
Jul. 2020 - Jul. 2022Denmark- Incorporated sustainable and innovative solutions into existing and new products, processes, and technologies.
- Released new product concepts with lower production costs and high market demand.
- Successfully led the development of new products within half the standard development lead-time.
ECCOGolf Senior Product Manager
Jun. 2019 - Jul. 2020ECCO Alléen 3 - Denmark - Accountable and Driver of Commercial Success for Golf Product Range - Spearheaded global cross-functional cooperation and collaboration across various sales channels.
-Implemented new ways of working across R&D, design, and branding through effective global cross-functional cooperation and collaboration.
-Successfully led the launch of innovative products, including award-winning designs such as the Red Dot Design Award and several accolades for the most innovative golf shoe.
-Collaborated with ECCO professional golfers and innovation teams to commercialize cutting-edge performance footwear.
ECCOGolf Product Manager
Jun. 2015 - May. 2019ECCO alléen 3 - Denmark - Co-created an industry-leading performance golf footwear range at the intersection of product design and development.
- Collaborated closely with the team to validate and input critical cross-functional product data, supporting product creation teams in gathering essential data and future trends for seasonal kick-offs aligned with ECCO's message.
- Developed clear and relevant briefs for products, materials, and colors.
- Aligned with the development team to track costs and utilize organizational skills for efficient sample tracking and coordination.
- Ensured full alignment with Go-To-Market (GTM) plans by partnering with developers, designers, sales, and marketing teams, and participating in major presentations, milestones, and launches.
- Enhanced industry knowledge and awareness of trends by attending trade shows, retail stores, and market visits, while partnering with internal teams on consumer insights.
- Engaged closely with golf communities and retailers in key markets to ensure a customer-centric product range.
- Collaborated with ECCO professional golfers and innovation teams to commercialize new innovations and performance golf footwear.
ECCOTechnical Golf Product Manager
Apr. 2011 - Jun. 2015ECCO alléen 3 - Denmark Product Development Manager - Golf Footwear Range - Fully responsible for the product development process of the golf footwear range, ensuring alignment with ECCO’s brand message.
- Executed and developed assigned projects by leveraging advanced knowledge of performance footwear development and processes.
- Collaborated with branding, design, and product marketing teams to create functional and performance-based footwear, adhering to the product creation calendar.
- Defined and implemented optimal methods to manage the product creation process, conducting cross-functional meetings, setting calendars, reviewing stages, and driving decision-making for timely deliveries and production.
- Incorporated effective product lifecycle management (PLM) to streamline activities across departments and employees involved in product production.
- Provided expert knowledge and recommendations on costing, pattern, design, materials, components, and construction options to meet targets and functional requirements.
- Planned and executed development processes according to critical dates and company launch calendars.
- Monitored costs and identified opportunities for product efficiency and profitability improvements.
- Collaborated with testing teams and biomechanics experts to validate and test products, managing sampling and prototyping effectively.
Led and motivated a team of six members, ensuring high performance and engagement.
ECCOTechnical Product Manager Kids
Apr. 2008 - Apr. 2011Bredebro - DenmarkProduct Development Manager - ECCO Kid's Collections - Responsible for developing the complete ECCO Kid's collections, ensuring alignment with ECCO’s brand message.
- Engaged daily with design and branding teams to develop the product range.
- Developed the Direct Injection Product (DIP) collection for the four seasonal conferences.
- Aligned and tracked pattern making and costings, utilizing organizational skills to manage sample tracking and coordination, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Re-engineered products for technical and cost efficiency in bulk production while working within the design department.
- Acted as the communication link between the development process and production, advising the production team on optimal methods for profitability.
- Ensured all footwear in production matched confirmation samples and met quality standards.
- Controlled quality and technical issues until production confirmation sample status was achieved.
- Led and motivated a team of eight members, ensuring high performance and engagement
Arlito Antonio Ferreira Pereira,Lda.Commercial Director
May. 2002 - Mar. 2008Felgueiras - Portugal Commercial Director - Worked on a variety of product genders and footwear types, utilizing several manufacturing methods and constructions.
- Engaged daily in the design and development process.
- Acted as the primary communication link between agents, factory managers, and designers.
- Managed pattern cutters to ensure timely delivery of prototypes.
- Ordered raw materials for prototypes and sales samples.
- Collaborated closely with the design department, providing pattern reengineering suggestions for production improvements and increased profitability.
- Ensured all footwear production leaving the factory was a 100% accurate representation of the confirmation sample and met quality standards.
- Ensured design and specification sheets were followed by the sample team.
- Elaborated and calculated price sheets for all products.
- Advised designers on cost issues and potential areas for compromise.
- Maintained regular communication with tanneries and raw material suppliers to ensure materials were correct, delivered on time, and that designers received regular updates on new materials.
- From 2006 to 2008, worked on the development process of all Camel Active shoe uppers manufactured in India, with frequent visits to the country, overseeing all business communications. This was a highly positive experience due to the brand's success during this period.
Arlito Antonio Ferreira Pereira,Lda.Senior Product Development Manager
Apr. 1996 - Nov. 2002Felgueiras Portugal Senior Product Development Manager - Footwear - Responsible for developing all products sourced by our company, including women’s, men’s, performance, casual, and running footwear.
- Collaborated closely with marketing, design, sourcing, quality, and suppliers to drive the product development process.
- Served as the footwear pattern expert, acting as a key counterpart to design, development, and global suppliers within the product creation process.
- Translated design ideas into physical footwear products, ensuring alignment with creative vision and functional requirements.
- Reengineered prototypes to enhance profitability and production efficiency.
- Developed a deep understanding of the market and competitors to optimize development and production processes.
Arlito Antonio Ferreira Pereira,Lda.Import Export Executive
Jun. 1993 - Mar. 1996Felgueiras Portugal Logistics and Procurement Manager Managed the company's export and import operations, ensuring smooth and efficient international trade.
Oversaw the purchasing of components for various production lines, optimizing supply chain efficiency.
Negotiated prices and import conditions with global suppliers to secure favorable terms and enhance cost-effectiveness.
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