Senior Footwear Product Manager

Scott Sports SA; Giavera del Montello; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading outdoor footwear brand is seeking a Senior Footwear Product Manager to shape collections that inspire self-expression and strengthen the brand. You will define product strategies, manage the product lifecycle, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in product management within the footwear industry and a proven ability to launch successful collections. This role is based in Giavera del Montello, Italy.

Competenze

• 7+ years of product management experience in performance or lifestyle footwear.
• Proven track record of managing full product creation cycles.
• Strong understanding of footwear construction and materials.

Mansioni

• Define seasonal product strategies in alignment with brand direction.
• Drive lifecycle management from concept through go-to-market.
• Champion consumer-centric product briefs that blend innovation.

Conoscenze

Product management

Consumer-centric design

Market analysis

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration

Descrizione del lavoro

As Senior Footwear Product Manager, you will be the driving force behind shaping collections that fuse design, culture, and consumer needs into footwear that inspires self-expression and strengthens our Dolomite brand positioning. Your mission is to translate market insights, consumer feedback, and brand vision into product strategies that elevate the consumer experience and strengthen our market position.

The Main Activities

• Define seasonal product strategies in alignment with brand direction, market opportunities, and consumer trends with Head of Product.
• Build a balanced range architecture across franchises, categories, and price points to serve both global and regional needs.
• Champion consumer-centric product briefs that blend innovation, functionality, and brand storytelling.
• Drive lifecycle management from concept through go-to-market and end-of-life.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Development, and Operations to ensure timely execution and alignment with cost, quality, and sustainability goals.
• Oversee materials, colors, and finishes to ensure product storytelling and seasonal cohesion.
• Own pricing strategy and margin targets to meet profitability goals.
• Manage SKU efficiency and lifecycle planning across evergreen icons, limited editions, and seasonal updates.
• Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to build compelling narratives around products, drops, and collaborations.
• Represent the collection in internal and external presentations, acting as the voice of the consumer and the brand.
• Monitor product performance in-market and optimize range efficiency, SKU productivity, and sell-through rates.
• Manage & continuously monitor product creation budgets in alignment with Head of Product and company objectives and provide expertise and training to regional markets to strengthen product knowledge and alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration (or equivalent) with connection to footwear/textile industry.
• 7+ years of product management experience in performance or lifestyle footwear, ideally with exposure to running, outdoor, or sports categories.
• Proven track record of managing full product creation cycles and launching successful collections globally.
• Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and performance requirements. }