PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

·       Be the consumer and sport expert

·       Influence and execute the category direction

·       Work with all necessary functions to deliver the category business objectives

·       Create ranges within the category from both an image and commercial point of view

·       Lead and develop your team, if applicable

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Influence and implement strategic category direction, proactively set range direction

·       Identify new business opportunities to drive innovation and/or commerciality

·       Show full understanding and drive the product creation process whilst managing all tasks within the given time frames

·       Become a role model for other team members in regards to product creation process

·       Show leadership through living the brand values

·       Build and maintain a strong relationship with cross-functional teams and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process; ensure product excellence

·       Pro-actively analyse business, draw conclusions and act upon; drive profitability and efficiency

·       Strong knowledge of product information systems and the interlinking functions – clarity on respective timelines

·       High level of product expertise to create industry leading products

·       Be a competent partner for product and ranging discussions with markets and retailers

·       Prepare and present ranges and business related topics - with respective audience in mind - by using relevant structure and content

·       Actively provide input for setting the CtC (Concept to Consumer) direction and implement it into relevant ranges in partnership with CtC counterparts

·       Identify projects to optimize category performance; work independently and steer to conclusion

·       If applicable: Build experience in managing direct reports, developing their functional and social skills; ensure clear and structured on boarding process for new team members

 

AUTHORITIES

·       Personnel managed – if applicable                   Budget managed – no  

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

·       Steer a strong relationship and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with

o   business unit and across other BU´s

o   cross-functional team ( Design, Development, CtC, Sports Marketing, Materials, Costing, Planning)

o   markets and relevant third parties

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

·       Lateral thinking and challenge status quo

·       Communication skill set, including effective negotiation and clear transportation of information

·       Step up to conflicts, work towards a diplomatic solution

·       Be open for change, support execution of change management

·       Cooperate effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships

·       Basic leadership skills

·       Work independently as well as part of a team

·       Efficiently plan and prioritize daily work

·       In-depth knowledge of respective product category

·       Advanced analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented

·       Ability to travel

·       Passion for sports

 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·       College degree, preferably in marketing/business/textile/fashion

·       Minimum of 5 years Product Marketing experience with APP, FTW or ACC background

·       Experience in trade or sales is helpful

·       Fluent in English

·       PC skills (MS Office programs)