New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.:
Product Manager – Sports Licensed Apparel Job in (NB), VT
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(NB), VT
Full-time | Management - Product
About the job
Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
Responsible for the creation and management of Team apparel and uniform product lines to be adopted for licensed retail. Understands the process and strategy required to bring a Sports Licensed apparel collection to market. Provides category expertise to all internal and external partners to drive the New Balance point of view for these segments.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
! Proposes and briefs seasonal assortment plan with clearly defined product positioning, revenue target, cost targets and go-in margin goals for each category to align with division strategy and company strategies
! Works with design, development, sourcing, and e-commerce team as the cross-functional leader for the product-creation process. Must ensure that products/materials are suitable for Sports Licensed styles in terms of customization and costing.
! Partners with inline counterparts and cross-category teams to drive the New Balance brand positioning within the Sports Apparel/Accessories Licensing Space and Team space.
! Create product assortments utilizing styles from Team Sports BU and In-line Apparel Categories that will service all licensed retail customer channels.
! Create and manage unique Sports Licensing Apparel/Accessory Styles and work with finance and cross-functional partners to further develop royalty reporting process
! Work Closely with the Team Sports E-comm Team setting up the Sports Licensing Apparel/Accessories Styles for the Team Site and DTC site.
! Establish communication process with Sales team to ensure product mix addresses consumer needs, drives NB point of difference, and meets financial targets
! Lead cross-functional team (development, design, tech, data integrity, sourcing) through seasonal product creation process and communicate strategy from brief-handoff to delivery
! Provide all product line information to Team Site-Configurator/Merchandising team to ensure impactful on-line presentation and customization process
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
! Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Management
! 5+ years of experience in a product marketing environment
! Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
Our Benefits:
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Learn more about our Benefits
Flexible Work Schedule:
New Balance is committed to creating a culture that allows our associates to do their best work. Our corporate work-from-home policy does not mandate an arbitrary number of days in-office. Instead, we’ve designed a flexible hybrid model that empowers individual teams by letting the type of work dictate where it will most effectively be performed. We are capitalizing on this unique opportunity to evolve how we work based on efficiency, productivity, and the well-being of our associates.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
Responsible for the creation and management of Team apparel and uniform product lines to be adopted for licensed retail. Understands the process and strategy required to bring a Sports Licensed apparel collection to market. Provides category expertise to all internal and external partners to drive the New Balance point of view for these segments.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
! Proposes and briefs seasonal assortment plan with clearly defined product positioning, revenue target, cost targets and go-in margin goals for each category to align with division strategy and company strategies
! Works with design, development, sourcing, and e-commerce team as the cross-functional leader for the product-creation process. Must ensure that products/materials are suitable for Sports Licensed styles in terms of customization and costing.
! Partners with inline counterparts and cross-category teams to drive the New Balance brand positioning within the Sports Apparel/Accessories Licensing Space and Team space.
! Create product assortments utilizing styles from Team Sports BU and In-line Apparel Categories that will service all licensed retail customer channels.
! Create and manage unique Sports Licensing Apparel/Accessory Styles and work with finance and cross-functional partners to further develop royalty reporting process
! Work Closely with the Team Sports E-comm Team setting up the Sports Licensing Apparel/Accessories Styles for the Team Site and DTC site.
! Establish communication process with Sales team to ensure product mix addresses consumer needs, drives NB point of difference, and meets financial targets
! Lead cross-functional team (development, design, tech, data integrity, sourcing) through seasonal product creation process and communicate strategy from brief-handoff to delivery
! Provide all product line information to Team Site-Configurator/Merchandising team to ensure impactful on-line presentation and customization process
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
! Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Management
! 5+ years of experience in a product marketing environment
! Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
Our Benefits:
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Learn more about our Benefits
Flexible Work Schedule:
New Balance is committed to creating a culture that allows our associates to do their best work. Our corporate work-from-home policy does not mandate an arbitrary number of days in-office. Instead, we’ve designed a flexible hybrid model that empowers individual teams by letting the type of work dictate where it will most effectively be performed. We are capitalizing on this unique opportunity to evolve how we work based on efficiency, productivity, and the well-being of our associates.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.