Product Line Manager - Retail Product Lines 3

About the role

We are seeking a Product Line Manager. This role is central to our footwear business, involving coordination across multiple teams including design, color, graphics, merchandising, and development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as design, color, graphics, merchandising, and development.
• Manage product lines from conception to fruition.
• Develop and deliver presentations using tools like Keynote and PowerPoint.
• Conduct focus groups to extract consumer insights.
• Work with a degree of autonomy and demonstrate a proactive, self-starting nature.

Requirements

Experience: A minimum of 5-7+ years in a product-adjacent role is required.

Skills

• Proficiency in the fashion, retail, or footwear industry.
• Experience in product creation processes.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills (Keynote, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated proactive and self-starter mentality.

Qualifications

• Experience with a major athletic apparel and footwear company or a similar competitor.
• Knowledge of the retail environment.
• Experience in cross-functional merchandising.
• Background in franchise management.
• Experience running focus groups and translating insights into product concepts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans offering optional financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program allowing contributions typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account 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 to associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants to address benefits and other resources questions.
• Certified Career Coach.
• Welcome Packet containing full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources.

Schedule

Hybrid: Onsite Monday‑Thursday, with the ability to work remotely from home on Fridays.