Product Manager

Lems Shoes; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Lems Shoes in Boulder, CO seeks a Product Manager to own the full product lifecycle across all categories, reporting to the CEO/Head of Product. You will partner with Wholesale and DTC teams to translate the brand vision into seasonal development, go-to-market launches, and timely delivery.

You will drive product briefs, specs, and calendars, analyze trends and sell-through data, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Inventory planning to ensure strong brand messaging and category

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Design, Marketing or related field.
• 3+ years in Category Management with margin analysis and inventory management.
• 3+ years in Product Design and Product Development.
• Wholesale/retail/ecommerce experience; footwear industry preferred.
• Strong communication and Excel skills; presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages product portfolio aligned with brand goals and revenue targets.
• Collaborate with Wholesale and DTC to develop seasonal briefs.
• Ensure briefs and development cycles meet revenue goals.
• Develop and update product specs with factory teams throughout calendar.
• Analyze selling trends and inventory to support objectives.
• Gather feedback from sales, retailers and consumers; adjust portfolio.
• Provide brand vision across sales, marketing, and events.
• Drive brand presentation standards for catalogs, trade shows and media.
• Support selling teams with tools, strategies and communications.
• Stay informed on trends in footwear, fashion and wellness.

Skills

Category management

Product design

Product development

Excel

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Travel ready

Fashion/footwear industry knowledge

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Industrial Design/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Boulder, CO.

Reports To: CEO/Head of Product

Type: Exempt

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

With oversight from the CEO this position helps execute the vision of the Brand across all product categories. This position will work closely with both Wholesale and DTC channel’s merchandising to bring assortment to life, from the onset development phases through to Seasonal Go To Market launches. Position will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Inventory planning to ensure proper brand messaging at all levels including selling teams, retail partners, owned retail and trade shows. Daily work will revolve around managing the full product life cycle – from seasonal strategy and line planning through design and development process, to production and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develops and managers product portfolio consistent with brand values and corporate goals including new product development, SKU count, productivity, markdown strategy and exit strategy.
• Works with Wholesale, DTC stakeholders and Head of Product to develop seasonal product briefs.
• Works with product team during Seasonal development cycle to all product briefs are executed to reach company revenue goals.
• Develop and update product specs and communicate to factory based development team regularly throughout the product development calendar.
• Regularly analyzes and responds to selling trends, inventory reports, sell through detail, etc. to ensure company objectives are met.
• Gathers and analyzes feedback from sales teams, marketing partners, retailers and consumers and implements as appropriate into product and brand portfolio strategies.
• Provides clear and consistent brand product vision across all sectors including selling teams, marketing teams, trade shows, special events and public relations.
• Drives brand presentation standards and values including seasonal presentations, catalog and print media, trade shoes, promotions etc.
• Supports and motivates selling teams with operational tools, selling strategies, sponsorship and brand outlook. Provides regular and consistent communications to stakeholders regarding current strategies, projects and timelines.
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging trends in all relevant industries including footwear, health and wellness, fashion and media. Shares and implements as appropriate.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Business, Industrial Design, Marketing or related field from a four-year College or university or combination of relevant education, experience and training.
• Three plus years in Category Management to include financial contributions, margin analysis and inventory management.
• Minimum three years’ experience in Product Design and Product Development.
• Experience with wholesale sales, retail management, consumer relations, or ecommerce management, footwear industry preferred.
• Experience with marketing, product merchandising, visual merchandising, branding, footwear industry preferred.
• Solid understanding of fashion industry, color theory, consumer trends and consumer behavior.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including facilitating meetings and presentations with a high degree of integrity. Should be comfortable presenting in front of large groups of people with great presentation skills and the ability to engage and influence.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong process improvement and problem-solving skills.
• Works with a sense of urgency and efficiency without sacrificing accuracy and quality.
• Takes ownership for all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Excellent time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to travel domestically (home offices) and internationally required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligible 1st of month following hire date
• 401(k) following 90-day wait period
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time