Associate Apparel Product Manager

Champro; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Champro, a privately-owned sporting goods manufacturer, seeks an Associate Apparel Product Manager to support development and market launch of apparel lines. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence and alignment with market trends.

Responsibilities include assisting in calendars, launching new lines, conducting market research, analyzing sales and inventory, and maintaining product records to drive lifecycle improvements. Bachelor’s degree + 2–4 years required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Merchandising, Product Development, or related field.
• 2–4 years of apparel product management or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction, garment fit, textiles, fabrics, trims, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, construction details, and garment performance requirements.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and product trend evaluations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to category managers in the development, launch, and promotion of new product lines.
• Assist in managing the product development calendar to ensure milestones and launch dates are met.
• Conduct market, consumer, and competitive research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and product performance to identify growth opportunities and lifecycle improvements.
• Partner with Technical Design, Planning, Production, Marketing, and Sales to coordinate development activities.
• Maintain accurate product information, assortment plans, and development records.
• Monitor lifecycle activities, including launches, phase-outs, inventory levels, and discontinuations.
• Support product launches by preparing product information, marketing materials, sales tools, and training resources.
• Address quality control issues in apparel and ensure products meet company standards.
• Analyze and forecast the financial impact of product discontinuations and inventory clearances.

Skills

Apparel product mgmt

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Excel

PLM systems

Adobe Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design/Merchandising/Product Development

Tools

PLM

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Champro® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30+ years. We deliver high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products.

About Us

Champro® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30+ years. We deliver high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products.

Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Apparel Product Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support Product Managers in the development and management of our apparel products, from conceptualization to market launch. You will also work closely with cross- functional teams to ensure product excellence and alignment with market trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to category managers in the development, launch, and promotion of new product lines.
• Assist in managing the product development calendar to ensure key milestones and launch dates are achieved.
• Conduct market, consumer, and competitive research to identify trends, product opportunities, and assortment gaps.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and product performance to identify opportunities for growth and lifecycle improvements.
• Partner with Technical Design, Planning, Production, Marketing, and Sales to coordinate product development activities.
• Maintain accurate product information, assortment plans, product line documentation, and development records.
• Monitor product lifecycle activities, including product introductions, phase-outs, inventory levels, and discontinuation recommendations.
• Support product launches by preparing product information, marketing materials, sales tools, and training resources.
• Address quality control issues in apparel and ensure products meet company standards.
• Analyze and forecast the financial impact of product discontinuations and inventory clearances.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Apparel Merchandising, Product Development, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in apparel product management or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction, garment fit, patternmaking principles, textiles, fabrics, trims, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, construction details, and garment performance requirements.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and product trend evaluations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and PLM/product management systems. Familiarity with Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
  

Company Culture

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions