Gaming & Lifestyle Product Specialist

Job Description

The Gaming & Lifestyle Product Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end execution of product strategy & category management for selected Gaming and Pop Culture/Anime merchandise categories. This role combines buying, product lifecycle management, and performance analysis to ensure our assortment remains ahead of market trends.Key Responsibilities Summary:Product Lifecycle & Launch Management:Coordinate the end-to-end product lifecycle, from initial sourcing and data entry to launch and clearance.Ensure timely product launches by working closely with marketing, supply chain, and retail teams to have a smooth and successful launch for physical stores as well as digital channels.Maintain competitiveness & profitability of assigned categories throughout the lifecycle.Sourcing & Commercial Execution:Identify and source trending merchandise from global and local suppliers, focusing on Lifestyle categories such as apparel, figurines, and limited-edition collectibles.Assist in negotiating commercial terms, pricing, and promotional support with vendors to maximize margin.Maintain and grow relationships with key brands & industry partners.Be available at any time to react and address actions due to market conditions.Participate in company events and execute upper management requests.Analytics & Inventory Management:Monitor and analyze daily sales performance, stock levels, and inventory health (turnover and aging).Conduct regular competitor and market analysis within the gaming and merchandise sectors to identify price gaps or new category opportunities.Forecast demand for upcoming releases to ensure optimal inventory levels across all retail touchpoints.Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports as required.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):Sales Revenue vs. Target: Achieving monthly and quarterly sales targets for the Gaming and Lifestyle categories.Gross Margin %: Maintaining healthy profit margins through effective negotiation and smart pricing strategies.Inventory Turn & Sell-Through Rate: Maximizing the speed at which stock is sold, particularly for time-sensitive hype merchandise and new game releases.Stock Health & Aging: Minimizing overstock and ensuring older inventory is moved through timely promotional actions.Market Competitiveness:Regularity and accuracy of competitor price-benchmarking reports.Qualifications & Skills:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.Experience: 1–3 years of experience in retailing, specifically in the product management, category management, and procurement scope of work.Industry Expertise: Direct experience in the Gaming or Pop Culture/Anime retail industry is required.You must have a genuine passion for and deep knowledge of current gaming trends and fan culture.Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS-Office, Google apps, Odoo ERP, AI Agents.Communication: Fluency in English & Chinese.Location & renumeration:Location: Hybrid, 25% Kuwait, 75% abroad. (Negotiable)Requirements:1+ years of experience in Product ManagementWorking in a remote setting1+ years of Computer Games experience

Keyskills :
Gaming Product Knowledge & Expertise