Associate Product Line Manager – PRO

ARC'TERYX; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Financial wellbeing

Time & Flexibility

Family support

Growth & gear

Job summary

ARC’TERYX in North Vancouver is seeking an Associate Product Line Manager for the PRO category. You will help develop profitable global product line assortments, collaborate with design, development and marketplace teams, and support the lifecycle from concept to market.

This hybrid role requires 3+ years in outdoor retail or related fields, strong organization and communication skills, and willingness to travel for trade shows and key meetings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in outdoor retail, merchandising, product development, wholesale, or buying.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, analytical, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Leadership and teamwork skills; able to collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of active apparel market and PRO markets a bonus.
• Understanding of design, development, and commercialization process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel).
• Willingness to travel for trade shows and meetings.
• Proactive in identifying root causes and solving issues.
• Adaptable to ambiguity; balance autonomy and collaboration.
• Passion for outdoor life.

Responsibilities

• Support development execution of product line strategy for assigned categories.
• Contribute to creation of product briefs aligned with category strategy, seasonal story-telling focus, and brand vision.
• Contribute to cross-functional product creation from concept to market with PRO user needs.
• Create and maintain SOPs, protocols, and process docs for scalability.
• Support KPI targets, design and production costs relative to market and guest value.
• Support lifecycle management from consumer research to commercialization.
• Contribute to seasonal selling plans and overall strategies.
• Support research and analysis of the global marketplace for insights.
• Prepare product presentations for calendar touchpoints to inform stakeholders.
• Contribute to GTM product knowledge and selling tools for commercial teams.
• Uphold Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct in supply chain.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Problem solving

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As an Associate Product Line Manager, you support in the creation of profitable global product line assortments for your assigned product category. Your contribution to our global product line, as assigned by the Senior Product Line Manager 1, supports in achieving our company goals, meeting our consumer needs, and focuses on brand opportunities to bring innovative solutions to market.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet your future team:

The Product Line Management (PLM) team is responsible for determining and delivering the right product, in the right places, at the right time. PLM delivers product lines that support the overall Design creative direction, while driving company sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity goals, on a global scale. This high performing team works closely with the Design and Product Creation Development teams to bring the product vision to life through future seasonal line plans, and partners with the Supply Chain teams on the upstream side of the product cycle.

If you were an Associate Product Line Manager now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Supporting the development execution of the product line strategy for your assigned product categories and classes
• Contributing to the creation of product briefs that align with the category strategy, seasonal story-telling focus, and brand vision, fostering collaboration with the design and development teams
• Contributing to the cross-functional product creation process from concept through to market, through sharing your expert knowledge of product, the PRO user needs
• Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, and process documentation to support scalability, consistency, and repeatable execution across future seasons
• Supporting to achieve and maintain key product Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), design and production costs relative to the market and guest value proposition
• Contributing to the management of the product lifecycle management for each model, starting with consumer research, from development to commercialization, to eventual redesign, replacement or retirement
• Contributing to seasonal selling plans and supporting our overall strategies (grow, diminish, hold, exit, launch)
• Supporting in research and analysis of the global marketplace to identify key consumer and market insights to inform concept work and development of new products and the range
• Supporting in the preparation of product presentations for key calendar touchpoints that inspire and deliver the critical information to our internal stakeholders, ensuring successful development of seasonal assets and plans
• Contributing to GTM product knowledge and supporting on the creation of selling tools and product information for our Commercial and Brand teams
• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Here are some things you could be working on in the future:

• Collaborating with Design and Development teams to contribute to a lineplan that delivers double digit sales growth, while delivering new and innovative product launches that support PRO users in complex environments
• Building cross-functional channel and planning partners to help understand current business performance and leverage insights to guide and inform future range plans

Are you our next Associate Product Line Manager – PRO?

• You have 3+ years of experience in outdoor retail or merchandising, product development, wholesale, account services, project management, and/or retail buying roles
• You have strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• You effectively manage your time, and you possess strong analytical, presentation and communication skills
• You have strong leadership and teamwork skills, you are solution-oriented, and you are able to facilitate work across many different internal departments
• You have a strong understanding of the active apparel market within the outdoor industry, and knowledge of the key PRO markets is a bonus
• You have an excellent understanding of the design, development, and commercialization process
• You are well versed in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• You are willing and able to travel as required (trade shows, key dealer presentations, key vendor meetings, core consumer events, etc.)
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You are highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is CAD$71,000 - CAD$93,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay isdeterminedby your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’recommitted to fair,equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance.Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health &wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing -RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibilit y - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program(dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies(outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals(exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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