Junior Running Footwear Product Lead

PUMA Group; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a Junior Product Line Manager for Running Footwear in Somerville, MA. You will assist in creating, launching, and managing footwear product lines in a fast-paced, multiculti environment, working with design, development, and sales teams to deliver consumer-focused products.

You will build product briefs, analyze market trends, and prepare sell-in tools, while traveling up to 20% globally and domestically. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, exercise science, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in product line management or a related role.
• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and passion for the running marketplace, culture, consumer trends, and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and collaborate with the design and development teams to create competitive and impactful product lines and innovations.
• Assist product line managers in various tasks related to product line management and business operations.
• Highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality product information systems.
• Prepare effective sell-in tools and facilitate internal meetings.
• Conduct thorough running industry analysis, market and consumer research.
• Stay informed about competitive trends and dynamics.
• Contribute to the execution of overall Global Performance product line strategies.
• Adhere to designated calendar milestones.
• Analyze and report on category business performance monthly.
• Present product ranges internally to PUMA merchandising and sales teams and externally to key retailers and partners.
• Collaborate in creating detailed product briefs that outline design, functionality, features, and performance requirements for each collection.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office

Product management software

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, exercise science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Product management software

Job description

PUMA is seeking a Junior Product Line Manager for Running Footwear in Somerville, MA. You will assist in creating, launching, and managing footwear product lines in a fast-paced, multiculti environment, working with design, development, and sales teams to deliver consumer-focused products.

You will build product briefs, analyze market trends, and prepare sell-in tools, while traveling up to 20% globally and domestically. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience are preferred.