Senior Product Line Manager Apparel Mountain

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SENIOR PRODUCT LINE MANAGER - APPAREL MOUNTAIN

Do you want to work at the Heart of Sport, at the pulse of the global sporting goods industry, with the leading sport brands in the world? Then you need to join our team.

We’re hiring a Senior Product Line Manager Apparel Mountain you will be part of our Private Label Brands Team located in Bern.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, credible and passionate about creating, presenting and selling our Private Label Brands.

PURPOSE

Strategically oversee and drive the development, launch, and success of the dedicated product range, meeting N/O needs and achieving business objectives based on the category gameplan and ESG targets.

RESPONSIBILTIES

Within this the following responsibilities apply:

• Independently manage and oversee the overall product creation process (including SMU´s) for your area of responsibility
• Ensure and do the development of Product concepts and range architecture with a targeted competitive market-minus RRP approach within the context of the category game plan and category range portfolio
• Initiate, plan and run cross-functional alignments on range architecture with Cat Man, N/O`s, across divisions, Development and Design on all concerning topics
• Do market- and NO-research as well as benchmark- and competitor analysis as base for briefings (“know who you go against and who you play with”)
• Align on seasonal creative direction including color card (“the storytelling”) with the Design team and brief the collection accordingly
• Calendar Management: Prepare and run important milestones in the creation phase
• Ensure and do accurate and in time system and data maintenance for your area of responsibility
• Be responsible for SMS order check, forecast steering and order follow-up
• Drive range efficiency by managing range size through necessary drops and product lifecycle decisions
• Create regular business analysis, conclude and translate findings effectively into product concept strategies and range architecture in alignment with the Business Excellence Team
• Empower your team to maximize their performance and excel in their respective roles
• Enable team to work self responsibly by continuously supporting in clarifying responsibilities, if questions occur
• Ensure and enforce IIC culture and an open minded attitude is lived
• Guide and lead team to work on the right priorities towards defined targets and within defined time-frame
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key N/O´s, driving business growth and ensuring customer (N/O) satisfaction through profound N/O knowledge and their strategic management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Good to excellent market experience and knowledge on competitive brands, retailers and processes within sporting goods or lifestyle/footwear industry
• proven track record of successful product management or similar role with other brands
• proven track record of successfully leading high performance teams
• Very strong communicator
• Building excellent, lasting relationships with your business counterparts
• Strong knowledge and understanding of product management principles and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical and strategic thinking to drive product development and range planning
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving commercial objectives and profitability.
• Creative thinking and trend awareness to stay informed on market benchmarks and competition.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Demonstrate ownership for your part of responsibility.
• Think creatively out of the box to find best solutions.

ABOUT YOU

You will have over 5 years of professional experience in product management preferably in the Apparel, Footwear, Hardware areas especially within the Sporting Goods Industry.

You will have strong language skills and be able to speak English at a professional level. Other languages (French and German) are advantageous.

EDUCATION

Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a relevant field

OUR OFFER

• Interesting and diversified activity in an international company within the sports industry.
• Independent cooperation in a dynamic team.
• Progressive working and employment conditions

If you are interested in a new challenge in a dynamic and sporty environment we look forward to hearing from you.