Apparel Associate Product Manager, Tennis

Job Mission

As an Associate Product Manager, you will support the Tennis category in executing a business plan to support category growth, while considering manufacturing, cost, and market requirements. You will participate in market and trend research to understand the needs of the target consumer and lead the gathering of consumer and athlete insights.

Major Accountabilities

• Support the category strategy and execute a business plan to support category growth, while taking into account manufacturing, cost, and market requirements.
• Participate in conducting ongoing market and trend research to gain a full understanding of the needs of the target consumer in the category in order to build a superior product line.
• Evaluate competitors' businesses and the marketplace to capitalize on potential opportunities.
• Lead gathering of consumer and athlete insights.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to cross-functional global teams based on market data and consumer insights.
• Prepare reports as required by Senior Product Manager and Product Manager to include sales & selling data, category performance, margin and market/consumer analysis.
• Create detailed product line plans and marketing briefs for each season.
• Communicate goals, expectations, and responsibilities surrounding the product to the appropriate teams and to management.
• Perform data entry into product line management system.
• Prepare, support, and deliver presentations to internal teams and external customers.
• Ensure data-entry integrity and maintenance of product accuracy in NB systems.
• Oversee sample management and organization of shipping product to internal and external partners.

Requirements for Success

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in product management or retail within the apparel industry.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Solid product and industry knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft office skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Passion for tennis, fashion and sports preferred.

Location

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB)

Pay Range

$82,000.00 - $105,800.00 - $129,600.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Benefits

Regular Associate Benefits:

• Comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
• More nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage personal growth.
• A yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave.
• Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
• Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. Introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates 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, or any other protected status.