Job Description

3 November 2025
Job ID: 2503


Farringdon, London
Global Technology & Data Leadership
Permanent - Full Time



We're Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT'S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

We are seeking an experienced

Senior

PIM Technical Analyst

with deep expertise in

Salsify

to drive our Product Information Management (PIM) strategy and execution. The role will be pivotal in defining the PIM roadmap aligned to business requirements, ensuring successful delivery, and optimising product data management across all our selling channels.

As part of the global Digital Martech team, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and partners to deliver best-in-class PIM capabilities for the business.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

As our Senior PIM Technical Analyst, you will be responsible for:

PIM Ownership & Roadmap:

Define, implement, and manage the PIM strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives. Act as the in-house expert on

Salsify PIM

, ensuring optimal setup and usage across all selling channels. Ensure Industry best practices are applied in any PIM related initiatives requested by business.

Project Delivery:

Lead end-to-end delivery of PIM-related projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget adherence. Ensure clear roles and responsibilities are outlined during and post go live. Lead the training for business users for the solution delivered and ensure power users are equipped with relevant training guides.

Team Management:

Manage and guide an offshore PIM resource, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analyst in team.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Work with business teams, marketing, eCommerce, and operations to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure adoption. Liaise with vendors and third-party providers, managing contracts, costs, and service levels.

Governance & Standards:

Establish and enforce data governance, quality standards, and processes for product data management. Oversee and optimise connections between Salsify and the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

To stand out in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

Essential

:

Proven experience with Salsify

- setup, configuration, and optimisation across all the

selling channels

(absolute must). Strong background in

Product Information Management (PIM)

systems, data modelling, and product content syndication. Experience in

defining and delivering technology roadmaps

aligned to business needs. Demonstrated ability to

manage offshore resources

effectively. Understanding of

DAM integrations

and digital content workflows. Familiarity with API integrations, data formats like json, csv, xmls etc, and data syndication workflows. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience handling

vendors, contracts, and costing

. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Knowledge of eCommerce and digital channels preferred.

Desirable

:Experience in retail, consumer goods, or manufacturing sectors. Experience in DAM applications is an advantage. Exposure to broader digital commerce ecosystems (ERP, CRM, marketplaces, campaign management).

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Competitive Salary + discretionary bonus

25 Days Holiday:

Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.

Discounts:

Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.

Family-Friendly Benefits:

Generous enhanced parental leave policies

Health Perks:

Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.

Travel Perks:

Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.

Flexible Working:

We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments. Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.


As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.