Product Line Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a Product Line Manager for a temporary role to provide leave coverage. This position involves supporting all aspects of product management, including ongoing projects, new product development, and the creation processes for new models. The successful candidate will work closely with product creation, merchandising, and marketing teams to support multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support product management activities, including continuing work in flight and initiating new product opportunities.
• Manage product creation processes for new models and support various aspects of footwear creation.
• Collaborate with the product creation team as the primary partner.
• Work closely with merchandising and marketing teams on various projects.
• Handle 3-4 different projects at one time.
• Build high-level product decks using Keynote.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in a product-adjacent role is preferred. Other relevant experience could include marketing research or consumer research. Candidates with specific product management experience will be prioritized.
• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Suite and experience building product decks using Keynote are required.
• Soft Skills: Strong presentation, collaboration, and communication skills are required. The role demands a personable individual with good people skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree is preferred but not required.
• Footwear industry experience coupled with product management experience.
• A background in sports, with a focus on running.
• Experience in the retail sector.
• All-around product expertise and a passion for sport.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans with optional layers of financial protection.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks through associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants to address questions around benefits and other resources.
• Access to a certified Career Coach.