Apparel Product Manager: Private Label Growth & Strategy

Road Runner Sports; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on gear

Free running and walking events

Job summary

Road Runner Sports is seeking an Apparel Product Manager to own the performance of apparel categories from seasonal planning to sell-through. You will build assortments, manage vendor relationships, drive financials, and bring private label and branded product to life across stores and e-commerce.

You will mentor a small team, collaborate across Marketing, E‑commerce, Visual Merchandising and Retail Ops, and travel to shows and stores to stay ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of apparel merchandising/product management or buying experience.
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing seasonal plans.
• Experience in private label or branded product development is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical skills for margin analysis and business cases.
• Proficient in Excel/Word and able to build compelling plans.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the seasonal assortment plan for apparel categories from initial buys to markdowns and exit strategies.
• Develop and execute private label and branded apparel strategies with vendors from concept to delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery, and co-op marketing with vendor partners.
• Partner with Marketing, E-commerce, Visual Merchandising, and Retail Operations to drive launches and campaigns.
• Analyze sales data to identify margin opportunities and present quarterly reviews with actionable insights.
• Mentor Assistant Product Managers and Merchandising Assistants to build a high-performing team.
• Travel to trade shows, vendor locations, and stores to stay ahead of market trends.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Open-to-buy management

Financial ownership

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Private label development

Trend analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Road Runner Sports is seeking an Apparel Product Manager to own the performance of apparel categories from seasonal planning to sell-through. You will build assortments, manage vendor relationships, drive financials, and bring private label and branded product to life across stores and e-commerce.

You will mentor a small team, collaborate across Marketing, E‑commerce, Visual Merchandising and Retail Ops, and travel to shows and stores to stay ahead of market trends.