Senior Product Manager (m/f/d)

CALIDA AG; Oberkirch; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CALIDA AG is seeking a Senior Product Manager (m/f/d) to shape the Menswear and Kidswear category strategy and develop consumer-relevant, brand-right collections that drive profitability and growth. You will translate consumer insights into impactful product concepts and work with cross-functional partners to ensure successful go-to-market.

You possess 8+ years in product or category management, hold a business or textile-related degree, and bring leadership and strong analytical thinking.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product or category management in apparel/textile
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Fluent in German and English with travel readiness

Responsibilities

• Shape Menswear and Kidswear category strategy to deliver brand-right, commercially successful collections.
• Identify emerging consumer needs and market opportunities to drive growth and opportunities.
• Own assortment and price architecture across product life cycle with a balance of profitability and sustainability.
• Analyze market, consumer and product data and translate insights into actions and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Director Product & Design, Design, Brand Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, Sales and Controlling to deliver results.
• Lead and develop Junior Product Managers and guide cross-functional teams.

Skills

Product management

Category management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Textile Management

Job description

Are you looking for more than just a job? At CALIDA, we don’t just offer positions – we build careers. Your skills, ideas and passion can make a real difference here. Let’s write the next success story together –

Senior Product Manager (m/f/d)

Workload: 100% / Workplace: Sursee

Quality in every moment starts with YOU – as an international fashion player, we operate in a highly dynamic environment. Excellence, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you shape future-ready Menswear and Kidswear collections that anticipate evolving consumer needs and translate them into distinctive, commercially successful product solutions. By combining creativity, consumer understanding and strategic thinking, you identify new opportunities, drive category growth and contribute to the future development of CALIDA's product offering. Together with your cross-functional partners, you ensure that great product ideas become relevant, brand-right and successful collections. Become part of the CALIDA Family and join us in shaping the textile future of tomorrow.

Your Area of Responsibility

• You shape the Menswear and Kidswear category strategy and develop consumer-relevant, brand-right and commercially successful collections.
• You identify emerging consumer needs, market opportunities and category white spaces, translating them into impactful product concepts and category initiatives.
• You own the assortment and price architecture across the product life cycle, balancing consumer appeal, profitability and sustainability.
• You analyse market, consumer and product performance data and translate insights into clear commercial actions, forecasts and growth opportunities.
• You drive category performance and profitability in close collaboration with the Director Product & Design, Design, Brand Merchandising, and work closely with Operations, Marketing, Sales and Controlling.
• You are equally comfortable analysing business performance, discussing product opportunities and driving execution to deliver results
• You challenge the status quo and continuously explore new ideas, innovative product concepts and opportunities to strengthen category relevance and future growth.
• You lead and develop Junior Product Managers, set priorities and ensure high-quality execution across the category.
• You coordinate collection-related information and presentations across teams and support a successful go-to-market.
• You continuously improve processes, tools and ways of working and contribute to strategic cross-functional projects.

What We Value

• You have 8+ years of experience in Product or Category Management within the apparel or textile industry; bodywear or nightwear experience is a plus.
• You have a degree in Business Administration, Apparel Management or a comparable field and bring strong apparel and textile expertise.
• You combine creativity, consumer curiosity and a strong sense for trends with strategic, analytical and commercial thinking.
• You understand how to connect consumer needs, brand objectives and business goals to create relevant and successful assortments.
• You take ownership, set clear priorities and turn ideas into action with an entrepreneurial and hands-on mindset.
• You bring leadership experience and enjoy developing people and collaborating across functions.
• You are a confident communicator and presenter with a structured, quality-focused way of working.
• You are fluent in German and English and willing to travel when needed.

We are inviting you. Discover our world, play an active role in bringing about change, and share our love for our products and customers. We offer ambitious fashion enthusiasts, digital freaks and brand lovers the leeway they need for their ideas and individual development in an international and cross-brand environment.

Our Recruitment Process

You can expect a transparent and personal recruitment process that puts your skills and personality at the centre.

1. Digital Check-in (1 hour) Start your journey with a virtual interview via Teams. It’s an opportunity to get to know each other and learn more about your potential role – all from the comfort of your home.

2. In-person Meeting at our Headquarters in Sursee (2–3 hours) Following a successful first interview, we’ll invite you to our headquarters in Sursee. You’ll dive deeper into the role, meet the team in person and get a feel for our working environment during an office tour.