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Product Manager - Basketball Apparel
Req Number: US -6064ADI11
Country United States Department Marketing
State Province Oregon Job Type Marketing & Comms - Product Marketing
City Location Portland Brand adidas
PostalZip code Not specified Travel Extent < 25
Youre passionate about being the best Youve got a need to win And youre always at the top of your game Youre like Dwight Howard - a strategist who plays with heart and soul a superstar whos also a team player
As ourProduct Manager - Basketball Apparelyoull be expected to bring your own MVP performance to the tasks below
Purpose
Establish business strategy to achieve net sales net margin and SKU productivity for assigned category Establish long-term goals and strategy for assigned category to ensure global brand vision and corporate objects are met for the US market
Key Accountabilities
* Analyze the sport consumer customer and market progression to ensure constant improvementsevaluation of the product category
* Participate in consumer focus groups to acquire greater consumer insight for future sell-in sell-through
* Analyze the category and market to assist in developing the marketingproduct strategy of the category
* Manage the product process from clear briefs to range launch
* Build a marketretailer network for consistent product feedback in key channels
* Travel to selected key accountschannels to gather info and inspiration
* Collaborate with Design Development Go-To-Market team and Accounts to ensure optimal range and products
* Follow up on how the products and Category is tracking towards objectives
* Relationship management with third party licensees
* Manage all computer related tasks including applicable systemsapplications
* Interact with Testing to both benchmark and fit and wear test range
* Help define and prepare communication tools for the Category
* Assists to prepare communication concepts for the category
* Create forecasts monthly to annual to support supply chain solutions end-to-end business models to obtain greater profit and cash flow by channel by key accounts
* Assist in creating the annual strategic business planroad map presented to licensees and the assigned business units
* Nurture guide and challenge cross functional departments to ensure product excellence in the market place design fabrics prices fits etc
* Assist in creating ideal merchandising plans by color roll-outs launch dates by channels by accounts showcased through retail floor plans
* Assists in creating activation plans to drive authentic stories with Sports marketing and Brand marketing
* Assists in creating forecasts monthly to annual
* Manage the process with effective communication and action steps in order to achieve margin profitability and SKU efficiency
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
* Strong business acumen in channel distribution net sales margin profit and inventory
* Strong presentation and communication skills written and verbal
* Strong process and organization skills
* Proficiency with MS Office Suite and working with systemsapplications
* Knowledge of footwearapparel concepts in construction and fabrication strongly preferred
* Category specific understanding preferred
* Prior knowledge of product creation or different stages of the product lifecycle preferred
* Ability to think merchandising across channels and accounts while in the creation phase
* Ability to work within a team environment
* Ability to travel domestic and international
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in MarketingBusiness or related field preferred and
* Minimum three 3 years sports or other product marketing or related experience or
* Combination of education andor experience may be substituted for degree
* Previous creation experience in the sporting goods industry preferred
adidas’ founder Adi Dassler was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes at the age of just 20 to provide every athlete with the best footwear for his or her respective discipline And 85 years later we have almost 16000 employees worldwide who put this same passion and commitment to innovation into each concept component process and product we produce
Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the world At adidas we understand it takes a village to accomplish this mission adidas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion color sex national origin citizenship creed age marital status sexual orientation veteran status mental or physical disability or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved You may have heard us say “Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate Originality” to us these phrases are more than just words If you share this same passion then apply today cb