Product Line Manager Outdoor Hardware

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IIC-INTERSPORT International Corporation GmbH is the brand management and purchasing company of the INTERSPORT Group. With a retail turnover exceeding EUR 12 billion and more than 5,500 associated retailers in 42 countries, INTERSPORT has the worldwide leading position in the sporting goods retail market.

As a Product Line Manager Hardware, primarily focused on Outdoor Category, your role is to strategically oversee and drive the development, launch, and success of our dedicated product range. You will be involved in meeting the needs of our customers, National Organizations (N/O),achieving our business objectives while complying with category and environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the overall product creation process, including Special Make-Up (SMU) designs, for your designated area of responsibility
• Develop Product concepts and range architecture with a targeted competitive market minus RRP approach within the context of the category game plan and category range portfolio
• Coordinate cross-functional discussions on range architecture and pricing strategies with the Category Management team, external suppliers (N/O's), and internal departments to ensure alignment on crucial topics
• Conduct comprehensive market and competitor research, including benchmark analysis, to provide a strong foundation for strategic briefings and decision-making processes. (“know who you go against, and who you play with”)
• Prepare the planning and execution of key milestones during the product creation phase to ensure seamless operations and timely delivery
• Maintain accurate and timely system data management to support informed decision making and efficient process
• Ensure effective Go-to-Market (GTM) services and maintain a strong presence in showrooms to showcase products effectively
• Proactive SMS order check, forecast steering and order follow-up
• Drive range efficiency by managing range size through necessary drops and product lifecycle decisions
• Conduct regular business analyses, interpret findings, and translate insights into actionable product concept strategies and range architecture in collaboration with the Business Excellence (BEX) team
• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key N/O´s, driving business growth and ensuring customer (N/O) satisfaction through profound N/O knowledge and their strategic management

Requirements and skills

• Possess extensive market knowledge and experience in the sporting goods or lifestyle/footwear industry, encompassing competitive brands, retailers, and industry processes.
• Develop and maintain lasting relationships with your business counterparts.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of product management principles and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey information to various stakeholders.
• Integrating sustainability practices, ethical sourcing guidelines, and environmental considerations into product line strategies aligns with industry trends and stakeholder expectations for corporate social responsibility.
• Analytical skills and strategic thinking to drive product development and range planning
• Cultivate a results-driven approach with a keen focus on accomplishing commercial objectives and attaining profitability targets.
• Employ creative thinking and maintain awareness of trends to remain ahead of market benchmarks and competition.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize tasks efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
• Innovate and think creatively to develop optimal solutions by exploring outside-the-box ideas.
• Demonstrates unwavering adaptability under pressure in international environments, efficiently managing workloads. Confident and reliable team players showcase independence and precision in tasks

Professional and educational background

• Experience of a minimum of 3 years in product management, preferably in the hardgoods or Sporting goods industry
• Degree in business administration, marketing, or a relevant field
• Certifications or training in product management or related areas is a plus

ABOUT YOU

• You will be a team player: open and approachable personality who likes working in multi-national teams and can cope well with the specifics of a matrix organization
• Fast Learner: high motivation to collect and consume necessary information to succeed in given tasks actively and efficiently.
• Solution-driven character with hands-on attitude and pragmatic approach to solving problems efficiently
• Sales-oriented personality, easily connecting to customers as well as internal stakeholders
• You must be able to work in English, both written and spoken and having additional languages is an advantage, especially German or French.
• You must be enthusiastic, credible, and passionate about creating, presenting, and selling our Private Label Brands

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Administrative

• Industries

  Sporting Goods Manufacturing and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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