Associate Global Product Manager - Soft Goods

Pentland Brands Limited; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Product discounts

Medical and healthcare support

Paid time off

Job summary

Pentland Brands, home to Speedo, is seeking an Associate Global Product Manager - Softgoods to drive product strategy across global lines. You will partner with design, development, marketing and brand teams to bring products to market on time and within calendar.

The role emphasizes collaboration, consumer insights-driven decision making, and managing line plans in the DeSL PLM system. You will contribute to seasonal launches, pricing analysis and SMS logistics while supporting global

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of merchandising, planning, or product creation experience in apparel, swimwear, or sporting goods.
• Experience interpreting consumer insights and market trends.
• Ideally experience in DeSL PLM system.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Execute merchandising plans across swimwear categories.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: Product Merchandising, Design, Development, Marketing, Brand.
• Share consumer insights and data with the team.
• Maintain global line plans in DeSL PLM with accuracy.
• Prepare design and development briefs for internal teams.
• Conduct competitor research and identify trends.
• Track category trends and consumer behaviors; report updates.
• Create seasonal presentations and GTM tools.
• Assist with sales meeting prep and key account presentations.
• Manage global SMS ordering and tracking.
• Support pricing analysis with merchandising team.
• Ensure deadlines align with global merchandising calendar.
• Assist PLM workflow improvements with IT and Product Operations.

Skills

Merchandising

Planning

Product creation

Consumer insights

PLM DeSL

Independent work

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Adaptability

Swimwear interest

Tools

DeSL PLM

Job description

We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego.

Design sport-inspired apparel built for style, movement and confidence.

At Speedo, product has to do more than look good. It has to move with the swimmer, feel comfortable in the water and support performance, confidence and freedom of movement, whether someone is training, competing, learning or simply enjoying the swim.

Key Purpose:

The Associate Global Product Manager - Softgoods drives product strategy to ensure products meet specific merchandising objectives, revenue and target goals. This position partners cross-functionally to bring product lines to market in a timely and profitable manner, in accordance with line plans and product calendar. The person in this role will take pride in Speedo, our culture, and our product!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute merchandising plans and strategies provided by leadership across competitive, fitness, and recreational swimwear categories.
• Assist with cross-functional coordination between Product Merchandising, Design, Development, Marketing, and Brand teams.
• Support consumer insights integration by sharing feedback and data with the team.
• Maintain and update global line plans in the PLM system (DeSL), ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Prepare and organize design and development briefs for internal teams.
• Conduct competitor research and compile findings to identify trends and opportunities.
• Track category trends and consumer behaviors; share updates with the team.
• Help create seasonal presentations, GTM tools, and launch decks.
• Assist with preparation for sales meetings and key account presentations.
• Manage global salesman sample (SMS) ordering and tracking process.
• Support pricing analysis and documentation in partnership with the merchandising team.
• Monitor deadlines and deliverables to ensure alignment with the global merchandising calendar.
• Provide administrative support for PLM workflow improvements in collaboration with IT and Product Operations.

Qualification & Experiences:

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, planning, or product creation within apparel, swimwear, or sporting goods.
• Experience interpreting consumer insights and market trends.
• Ideally previous experience in PLM system, specifically DeSL.
• Ability to work independent and within a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in swimwear, competitive swimming, and global consumer trends.

Why Speedo?

Speedo is one of the world’s most iconic swimwear brands, built on a heritage of innovation, performance and a lifelong love of swimming.

From elite competition to everyday fitness, leisure and learning, Speedo creates product for every type of swimmer. It is a brand trusted in the water because it understands what matters: fit, movement, comfort, durability, confidence and performance.

Joining Speedo means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about helping people feel at home in the water, whether they are chasing a personal best, building confidence, training regularly or discovering the joy of swimming for the first time.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, hybrid working, flexible start and finish times, generous paid time off, product discounts, sample sales, medical and healthcare support plus additional benefits designed to support you at work and beyond.

You can find full details of our benefits and perks on our US Benefits page.

Pentland Brands and Speedo are equal opportunity employers and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, we have a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, applicants are asked not to disclose salary history information.