Temporary Part-Time Category Coordinator, Apparel

About the role

Founded in 1927, Bauer Hockey developed the first skate and has become the most trusted brand in hockey through a passion for the game, drive for innovation, and commitment to the hockey community. Our purpose is to enrich life experiences through sports. We cultivate the future of our brands, operate as a team (“we” not “I”), love what we do, believe anything is possible, and strive to redefine the standard of excellence.

The Temporary Category Coordinator, Apparel supports the Category Management team by communicating business calendar milestones, maintaining category tools and templates, collecting and analyzing sales, market, and competitive data, and assisting cross-functional teams throughout the product commercialization process to execute category objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Management team by gathering and implementing consistent templates/tools by category.
• Manage and communicate with the team around key milestones within the Business calendar to drive stronger execution and on-time completion.
• Collect team data and compile and distribute reports.
• Assist in obtaining information on sales history, market share, and competitors.
• Collect competitive assessments including line planning and pricing comparisons.
• Organize and merchandise materials, including ordering, managing inventory, and ensuring timely delivery of all samples.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in consumer goods, wholesale industry (preferably apparel/footwear) or related field.
• Knowledge of the hockey industry and a core understanding of the consumer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent information-seeking skills.
• Highly organized, diligent, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Schedule

Part-time, approximately 20–24 hours per week, in person at the Exeter, NH office, Tuesday through Thursday, for a 4-month duration.