Product Manager

This role is with one of the most iconic footwear brands known. As they are building a presence in the United States, you have the opportunity to join during their "growth phase", which means massive room for growth and an opportunity where the candidate will make an impact.

Here are some unique perks :

• Competitive Salary
• Generous medical benefits
• Join one of the hottest footwear brands in the world

With oversight from the VP, Product and Merchandising, this position helps execute the vision of the Brand across all product categories.

This position will work closely with both America’s and Global’s product teams to bring America’s merchandising assortment to life, from the onset development phases through to Seasonal Go To Market launches.

Position will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Inventory planning to ensure proper brand messaging at all levels including selling teams, retail partners, owned retail and tradeshows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and managers product portfolio consistent with brand values and corporate goals including new product development, SKU count, productivity, markdown strategy and exit strategy.
• Works with global product team during Seasonal development cycle to ensure all product briefs are executed to reach company revenue goals.
• Regularly analyzes and responds to selling trends, inventory reports, sell through detail, etc. to ensure company objectives are met.
• Gathers and analyzes feedback from sales teams, marketing partners, retailers and consumers and implements as appropriate into product and brand portfolio strategies.
• Provides clear and consistent brand vision across all sectors including selling teams, marketing teams, tradeshows, special events and public relations.
• Drives brand presentation standards and values including seasonal presentations, catalog and print media, trade shoes, promotions etc.
• Supports and motivates selling teams with operational tools, selling strategies, sponsorship and brand outlook. Provides regular and consistent communications to stakeholders regarding current strategies, projects and timelines.
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging trends in all relevant industries including footwear, health and wellness, fashion and media.

Shares and implements as appropriate.

• Regularly attends trade shoes, professional events, consumer events, and buy meetings representing the brand, product development process, corporate office and larger brand values.
• Represents the brand in professional, trade, consumer, and public relations opportunities including, brand history and values, product design, health and wellness, market trends, and future direction.
• Leads, develops and mentors staff.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
• POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Business, Industrial Design, Marketing or related field from a four-year College or university or combination of relevant education, experience and training.
• 3-5 plus years in Category Management to include financial contributions, margin analysis and inventory management.
• Minimum three years’ experience in Product Design and Product Development.
• Experience with wholesale sales, retail management, consumer relations, or ecommerce management,
• footwear industry preferred.
• Experience with marketing, product merchandising, visual merchandising, branding, footwear industry
• preferred.
• Solid understanding of fashion industry, color theory, consumer trends and consumer behavior.
• Solid knowledge of regulations in regards to manufacturing, product safety, consumer protection and child
• safety.
• Experience managing and developing a team of direct reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including facilitating meetings and presentations with a high
• skills and the ability to engage and influence.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience a plus.
6 days ago