Global Partnerships Product Manager – Hybrid (Licensing)

Crocs; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager, Partnerships to lead the global partnerships and licensing line plan, translating consumer insights into partner-led product opportunities and driving cross-functional execution.

You will work with Partnerships, Product, Design, Merchandising, Marketing, and regional teams, manage licensors, and deliver programs that meet brand standards and commercial goals while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Category management, product management, licensing, or brand partnerships in consumer products.
• 2+ years of related experience in category management or product management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Knowledge of licensing operations and partner compliance; footwear/consumer goods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the global partnerships and licensing line plan informed by insights and marketplace intelligence.
• Develop and present global product and partnership briefs defining consumer opportunities and commercial rationale.
• Lead programs through the product creation lifecycle with cross-functional teams.
• Manage product approvals with licensors and maintain data across systems.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Product lifecycle

Agile methods

Communication skills

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

PLM systems

Job description

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager, Partnerships to lead the global partnerships and licensing line plan, translating consumer insights into partner-led product opportunities and driving cross-functional execution.

You will work with Partnerships, Product, Design, Merchandising, Marketing, and regional teams, manage licensors, and deliver programs that meet brand standards and commercial goals while traveling as needed.