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Senior Product Manager - Mens Training Apparel
Req Number: US -6469ADI11
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
Maybe it was the first time you saw Derrick Rose drive to the hoop Or it was when you first heard Run-DMC sing “My adidas” Or maybe it was when you read about the adidas_1 the world’s first intelligent shoe that adjusts to each wearer’s needs At some point you fell in love with adidas and now you want to inspire that passion for the brand in others
As ourSenior Product Manager - Mens Training Apparelyou’ll be expected to bring the same passion for performance innovation and talent that you love about adidas when performing the tasks below
Purpose
Develop or Manage the 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 objectives are met for the US Market
Key Accountabilities
* Analyzes the category core consumer key customers and market to ensure the constant evaluation and improvement of product
* Build consumer network for consistent product feedback for future sell-insell-through including participation in consumer focus groups
* Assist in developing the marketing and product strategy of assigned category
* Manage the range plan from product brief to commercialization and manage the process Calendar SKU´s Amortization
* Collaborate with Design Development Go-To-Market team and Accounts to ensure optimal range and products
* Manages the product process and leverages category sourcing strategy to deliver new material and design innovation while meeting gross margin profitability objectives
* Nurtures guides and challenges cross functional departments to ensure product excellence in the market place design fabrics prices fits etc
* Creates annual strategic business planroad map presented to licensees and the assigned business units
* Support in presenting the Category and Range both internally and externally Meetings Launches etc
* Create ideal merchandising plans by color roll outs launch dates by channel by accounts showcased through retail floor plans
* Assists in creating activation plans to drive authentic stories with Sports marketing and Brand marketing
* Assists in implementing new supply chain solutions end-to-end business models to obtain greater profit and cash flow by channel by key accounts
* Analyzes and report category performance
* May manage a small team of personnel
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Proven ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
* Strong business acumen in channel distribution net sales margin profit and inventory
* Ability to think merchandising across channels and accounts while in the creation phase
* Ability to provide product leadership including ability to managementor more junior resources
* Ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization
* Strong presentation and planning skills
* Good numerical skills with the ability to negotiate
* Knowledge of footwearapparel concepts in constructiondevelopment strongly preferred
* Strong process and project management skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* A thorough understanding of consumer markets specifically in the sporting goods industry
* Prior knowledge of taking product from conception through implementation preferred
Qualifications
* Four year college or university in MarketingBusiness preferred
* Minimum four 4 years product marketing or related industry experience
* Previous product creation experience in the sporting goods industry preferred
* Equivalent combination of education andor experience may be substituted for degree
* International experience 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