Junior Product Line Manager Sportstyle Apparel

PUMA SE; Herzogenaurach; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE is seeking a capable product professional to support market studies and strategic planning for multiple product lines. You will help develop collection and marketing strategies and work closely with Merchandising, Design and Development to ensure a market-driven final collection.

The role requires collaboration across international teams, strong analytical abilities, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze market data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Graduate studies in Business Administration or Sports Management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level.
• Support development of collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Design and Development to reflect market needs.
• Drive product creation process based on the GTM calendar.
• Assist in presenting product lines to international partners and key accounts.
• Coordinate in-store date and product flow.
• Maintain input in the Product Range Management system for all lines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

English fluency

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate studies in Business Administration/Sports Management

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

• With direction of the Director Product Line Manager, preparing market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Support in developing collection- and marketing strategies for assigned product lines
• Cooperating with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Collaborate in driving the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar
• Support in presenting product lines to international partner and key accounts
• Support in planning and coordinating the instore date/product flow
• Cross checking the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
• Preparing of international meetings
• Ensuring a correct as well as punctual input and maintenance of the Product Range Management system for all assigned product lines and all required information
• Support the Development of the catalogue.
• Good general knowledge of the sporting goods industry trends, market and consumer trends for the product line and the competitive landscape
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
• Flexible Teamplayer with an open mindset, good organizational skills and well-structured work
• Strong analytical skills
• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management, or comparable degree.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.