Associate Product Line Manager II HybridLife & Kids

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains on-going product database including but not limited to financial performance, product performance, SKU data, key account information, retail and tradeshow feedback, market placement and brand strength, and consumer trends.
• Counsels conducts research and prepares reports and briefings that help identify product opportunities that will drive the achievement of category objectives and key results.
• Solicits information from cross-functional departments to complete research requests.
• Collaborates with sales, service operations, and creative teams in a matrixed environment to provide category product information and support.
• Helps complete product and assortment plans and creates product presentations for cross-functional and milestone meetings.
• Serves as the point of contact for consumer services requests and product line activities such as sample shipping process, scheduling meetings, and providing general product information. Escalates issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or related field required
• One (1) year of experience in product, retail, or accessories.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of footwear product and assortment planning preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and organizational skills.
• Excellent financial analysis and business math skills.
• Proficiency with PC and database management programs.
• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed and high growth environment.
• General understanding of the footwear industry and consumer trends preferred.

Travel Required

Yes, up to 25% of the time

Pay

$80,600 - $85,120