Men's Performance Cold-Weather Accessories Lead

Markent Personnel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking a Men’s Cold Weather Accessories Specialist for our Performance & Outdoor division. You will guide products from concept through retail execution, translating outdoor and performance trends into commercially viable offerings for major retailers.

We value deep knowledge of performance fabrics, insulation, fleece and technical constructions, plus experience collaborating with factories on materials, costing, fit and development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of performance fabrics, insulation, fleece, stretch materials and technical constructions.
• Understanding of features such as touchscreen compatibility, grip applications, reflective details, moisture management, thermal properties and weather protection.
• Identify outdoor and performance trends and translate them into commercial product.
• Strong understanding of men's outdoor, active and cold-weather consumers.
• Experience working with factories on materials, construction, costing, fit and product development.
• Ability to build compelling seasonal assortments and presentations.
• Understanding of competitive brands and the outdoor/performance marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Take product from concept through retail execution.
• Identify trends and translate into commercially viable products.
• Build and present seasonal assortments for major retailers.
• Collaborate with factories on materials, costing, fit and development.
• Develop products for large national retailers, sporting goods chains, warehouse clubs, or mass merchants.

Skills

Product development

Trend forecasting

Material knowledge

Technical construction

Retail execution

Factory collaboration

Seasonal assortment planning

Job description

Markent Personnel is seeking a Men’s Cold Weather Accessories Specialist for our Performance & Outdoor division. You will guide products from concept through retail execution, translating outdoor and performance trends into commercially viable offerings for major retailers.

We value deep knowledge of performance fabrics, insulation, fleece and technical constructions, plus experience collaborating with factories on materials, costing, fit and development.