As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, and execution of product categories within a company. Your main objective will be to maximize sales and profitability by ensuring that the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, sales, and procurement, to drive growth and achieve overall business objectives. Product Manager Responsibilities: • Develop and implement category strategies and plans to achieve sales and profit targets. • Conduct market research and analyze consumer trends, competitor products, and pricing to identify opportunities and make informed decisions. • Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate and maintain favorable terms, pricing, and contracts. • Monitor market dynamics, including consumer preferences, industry trends, and regulatory changes, and adjust category strategies accordingly. • Manage product assortment, including assortment planning, selection, and optimization. • Determine pricing strategies and manage price positioning to optimize sales and profitability. • Monitor inventory levels and ensure alignment with sales forecasts, working closely with the supply chain team to minimize stock-outs and overstocks. • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute promotional plans to drive category sales and increase brand visibility. • Analyze sales data and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven recommendations. • Conduct regular performance reviews of products and suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and customer expectations. • Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including sales representatives and marketing managers, to ensure the successful execution of category strategies. Product Manager Required Skills: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions. • Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders. • Knowledge of market research techniques and familiarity with market research tools. • Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate category strategies and plans to stakeholders. • Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software, such as Microsoft Excel, to analyze and interpret sales data. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. • Experience in product management or development or related roles, preferably in the retail industry. • Knowledge of product categories relevant to the company's industry. • Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management principles. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and influence others. • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Full job description: We have an opportunity to lead our Furniture business development team here at Next Group. The role is responsible for driving success throughout the home and office furniture product and brand development, merchandising, sales planning and promotion’s function. Working alongside the department head is create and implement the commercial strategy. Working as a key member of the commercial leadership team, the department head will have overall responsibility for improving the margin and stock holding within the business. Working closely with the Buying, Finance and Marketing teams will be key to hitting the KPIs, while constantly seeking to enhance the capability of their team. Key responsibilities: Works with the CCO to develop the commercial strategy and ensure it supports the overall business strategy. Ensures overarching promotions and stock drives bookings/revenue in line with the business plan. Identifies broader commercial opportunities that will facilitate further business growth and expansion. Collaborates closely with the finance and retail teams to develop trading, financial and merchandising plans that deliver required product sales and margin. Builds relationships with key stakeholders throughout the business, ensuring smooth working relationships. Contributes to supporting both the retail and ecommerce teams to analyzing the detail of each product category, brand and store Builds relationships with suppliers, ensuring regular communication with the team regarding stock and promotions, ensuring best lead times to suit our requirements. Oversees the Good/Better/Best pricing architecture, ensuring margins are maintained with sales plan. Oversees sales forecasting, inventory, and demand planning, ensuring optimal intake strategy to deliver availability and maximize sales. Skills and experience: Fluent speaking English and additionally Russian or Chinese speaking will be advantage Education, Experience & Certification - Bachelor’s degree in foreign trade, Supply Chain or related field preferred Strategic leadership – Proven experience, ideally within the furniture sector, in developing and executing strategic plans Team leadership - Strong leadership skills to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, promoting teamwork, inclusivity, diversity and professional development Market awareness - Ability to analyses market trends and competitor activities, identifying new opportunities for growth and development Collaboration - Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with other stakeholders and suppliers, aligning Commercial goals with overall business strategy, using profound emotional intelligence to help drive the department forward Analytical skills - Ability to interpret data, analyses performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions to drive Commercial opportunities Strong analytical & data management skills; high attention to detail

### Job Responsibilities: - Develop and implement the company’s short, medium, and long-term business plans and strategies. - Optimize organizational structure, improve productivity, enhance departmental coordination, and effectively manage overall operations. - Expand the business scope, introduce new initiatives, and successfully execute strategic plans with the team. - Lead and guide the organization’s daily operations, ensuring stability, continuity, and driving development. ### Requirements: - Master's degree or higher in Commerce, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration. - A minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role. - Experience working in a commercial or service-oriented organization. - Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills. - Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to work with complex datasets. - Adaptability and the ability to make flexible decisions in diverse situations. - Advanced proficiency in English. - Demonstrated leadership qualities and high ethical standards. ### Additional Information: Next Group is one of Mongolia’s TOP 150 enterprises, comprising 12 subsidiary companies, 20 branches nationwide, and over 500 employees. We are united under the mission of leading lives towards happiness and advancing technological progress. We are currently seeking to fill the Executive Management position at NEXT Mebel LLC, which has been a key player in the furniture market for 20 years. We invite a new LEADER and MEMBER to join our innovative, respectful, and team-oriented organization, which values collective leadership.