Senior Category Leader, Helmets

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO

HMO Kaiser

Dental and Vision plan

401(k) Matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. seeks a Senior Category Leader for Helmets to drive product creation and business results.

This role leads a cross-functional team, shaping the future of helmet innovation and aligning development with market needs and strategic goals. The Senior Category Leader models leadership, builds strategic partnerships with manufacturing and sales, and directs line planning, development, and marketing initiatives to achieve growth for the helmet category in a

Qualifications

• Experience leading helmet product creation or similar category management.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business sense with a track record of managing successful products.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a team of product creators to shape the future of helmet innovation for Specialized.
• Drive collaboration and innovation within the helmet category.
• Manage helmet business through line planning, development, and marketing to meet goals.
• Build and maintain factory relationships focusing on quality, cost, delivery and innovation.
• Recruit, manage and develop talent within the team and promote teamwork.
• Present category strategies and product launches to internal and external groups.
• Potential to lead additional R&D efforts based on experience.

Skills

Helmet product creation

Team leadership

Business acumen

Market trends

Manufacturing operations

Presentation skills

Sales experience

Problem solving

Job description

Senior Category Leader, Helmets Senior Category Leader - Helmets Are you ready to combine your passion for an active lifestyle with a meaningful and multifaceted career in the cycling industry? At Specialized, our teammates are encouraged to explore roles in a variety of functions throughout their careers. We value curiosity, a desire to try new things, and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of the business. No matter where you begin with the company, you get to decide where you want to go whether it’s marketing, finance, product development, sales, or an international assignment. Join us in making the world a better place through the power of bicycles and build your dream career at the same time! Specialized is looking to hire a senior Leader of Helmets. This person is responsible for driving product and business results while leading and inspiring the product creation team. This is a key stakeholder and voice within the brand that works cross functionally to build category strategies and execute at the highest level. Moreover, we’re looking for someone to dream what the future of helmets is and to find a way to make it happen.

WHAT YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Inspire a team of highly passionate product creators to build the future of helmet innovation for Specialized.
• Bring energy and passion to drive collaboration, innovation and teamwork within one of the brand’s key product categories.
• Manage the business for the helmet category through driving line planning, development and marketing to meet strategic goals and business objectives.
• Build and maintain factory relationships, driving for quality, costing, delivery and innovation while continually exploring options for further innovations.
• Recruit, manage and develop talent within the team while fostering collaboration and tight-knit teamwork.
• Present category strategies and product launches to internal and external groups.
• Potential to lead additional R&D efforts based on experience.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

• 10+ years experience in helmet product creation, preferably category or business management.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a passionate, fast-paced environment.
• Sharp business acumen, ability to understand trends and record of managing successful businesses.
• Track record of bringing iconic designs to market.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations for helmets.
• World-class presentation skills and ability to influence.
• Sales experience in retail, or experience working alongside sales teams.
• Ability to simplify complex problems, test ideas, and move forward with speed.
• Desire to lead, inspire and grow – personally and for the team.

Base Pay

Based on-site, in Morgan Hill CA.

California Base Pay Range: ($129,326 $188,184)

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time teammate you are eligible for the following benefits beginning 30 days from date of hire.

• PPO
• EPO
• HMO Kaiser
• and HDHP competitive Healthcare benefit plans offered (which include coverage for acupuncture and physical therapy)
• Dental and Vision plan
• Health Savings Account with a company paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• 401(k) Matching up to $5,000 plus company paid retirement plan fees
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Sick, Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts and perk program
• Parental Leave
• Specialized bike for new baby
• Education and events reimbursement

For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com

We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive.

We encourage everyone – especially those from marginalized groups – to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice.

1974 We are riders—that fact has guided our every decision since 1974. When quality tires weren't around, we strove to make the best. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, we made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, we doubled-down on carbon and built our own wind tunnel. And when we saw kids struggling to focus in school, we began supporting Outride to help promote better health through cycling. Specialized. Made for riders, by riders.