Head of Apparel Product Management

低; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 140’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative firm is seeking a Global Head of Apparel Product Management to drive the vision and strategy for their apparel line. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various teams to create extraordinary products that resonate with consumers. With a focus on performance and luxury, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management and a passion for the apparel industry. Join a dynamic team where you can inspire others and shape the future of apparel, all while working in a supportive environment that values growth and creativity.

Leistungen

Health and wellness programs

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 9+ years in product management within a fast-paced company.
• Experience in apparel product management combining fashion and performance.
• Proven expertise in competitive sportswear landscape.

Aufgaben

• Define and scale apparel product strategy with a focus on consumer experience.
• Collaborate with design and merchandising teams for product development.
• Lead and inspire a team of product managers.

Kenntnisse

Product Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

PLM Systems

Jobbeschreibung

The Global Head of Apparel Product Management will be responsible for development and scaling On’s overall apparel product vision.

Defining the next generation of our apparel product strategy, inspiring a fast growing, ambitious team to create the extraordinary and enabling our brand to be an outstanding and innovative leader in apparel is the legacy to be built. This role will create the DNA and appeal for our apparel pieces to be chosen over our competitors from the most demanding consumers in performance running as well as luxury sportswear.

By partnering with key internal stakeholders in Design, Merchandising, Development, GTM and Sales, this role will be pivotal in building out the right product collections and strategy, while connecting them to brand values and stories that will elevate the consumer experience and perception across our verticals and engines.

Your Mission

• Structure and organize On’s apparel product offering across our verticals to enhance consumer perception, performance-level, quality, price point relevance and steer range decision
• Imagine, identify and develop product opportunities and work with the product leadership and key internal teams in realising them across the ranges
• Manage key collaborations to establish On as an authentic apparel brand
• Be a strong discussion partner for the marketing and merchandising teams in creating stories, messaging, campaigns and drop-calendars
• Partner with Design, Development and Sourcing Operations to ensure the creation calendar is adhered to and product delivered on time at the expected standard
• Partner with the Merchandising team, GTM team,Key Account Managers and DTC team to ensure a smooth GTM process is followed and product reaches the right consumer at the right time within the correct pricing architecture
• Set the expectations within the team for key milestones meetings and lead in the preparations for internal and external presentations
• Build, nurture and inspire a team of product managers by building a diverse talent pipeline, empowering and enabling through coaching, career development and creating an environment of belonging and well-being
• Develop a structured range of collections according to the company priorities and manage the product strategy from briefing to handover to marketing and sales
• Be on top of demand and supply, strategic efficiency topics and margins

Your story

• Minimum of 9+ years of progressive work experience in a fast paced product company with a strong track record in product management, creation, merchandising, go-to-market or sales
• Experience working in apparel product management combining both fashion and performance/sports
• Problem-solving and analytical skills - proven experience working with data, providing insights to identify and resolve issues, in order to improve product management process
• Exceptional communication skills enabling leadership through influence - articulating the apparel product strategy and vision to various stakeholders within the company
• People Leadership Skills - at least 7 years of experience as a leader who will inspire the apparel and the wider On team to build and support On’s apparel vision
• Proven expertise within the competitive sportswear landscape and the consumer trends - ability to challenge and disrupt it; and the taste to stay the course across product, marketing, channel and merchandising
• Experience managing PLM and other product systems
• Experience with progressive and innovative consumer insights efforts

About the Team

As the Product Strategy team, we’re responsible for managing product creation to facilitate go to market efforts; concept to consumer. Our cross functional interaction is driven by a consumer-focused mindset to ensure we create a product line that sells in and through.

We harness the power of the whole – combining the different skill sets, knowledge and points of view within our teams in search of sustainable, stylish and successful products.

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail.

Every single person on the team is actually involved from the start and everyone brings their ideas. We spend time playing around in our lab so that we can get quick ideas down and then test these with athletes or with the consumers.

What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

Step One

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

Step Two

Interview with a recruiter

What ignites your spirit?This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture.Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

Step Three

Interview with a hiring manager

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job.Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

Step Four

The Case Study

What's your style?This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas.Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job.This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

Step Five

The Experience Day

Your first taste of the Oniverse.This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with.In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values.We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

Step Six

The Result

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly.It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

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