Product Line Manager Kids Apparel

puma; Deutschland; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PUMA is seeking a proactive Product Manager for kids apparel to lead market and trend analyses, and to shape collection strategies across international markets. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Design and Development to ensure collections meet market needs and align with the Go-to-Market calendar.

You will present lines to international partners, work with multiple business units, and attend markets and fairs to gather insights. Strong English and 3+ years in sporting goods PM required.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of product management in sporting goods.
• Strong market and retail knowledge.
• Excellent English (written and spoken).
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level and analyze forecasts and sales analyses.
• Develop collection and marketing strategies for kids apparel product lines.
• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development to ensure final collection reflects market needs.
• Work with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams for cross-segment coordination.
• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar.
• Present product lines to international partners and key accounts.
• Regular market and tradeshow visits.

Conocimientos

Product management

Market knowledge

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Graduate studies in Business Administration or Sports Management

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

• Prepare market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Develop collection- and marketing strategies for the assigned kids apparel product lines
• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments
• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar
• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts
• Regular market and fairs visits.

YOUR TALENT

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably Sportstyle and /or Apparel
• Good market and retail knowledge
• Developed product sense and taste level
• Very good communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
• Very good analytical skills
• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Flexible teamplayer with good organisational skills and well-structured work
• problem-solving mindset
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar

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.