Senior Product Line Lead, Mountain Essentials | Hybrid

Patagonia; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Leave of absence

Job summary

Patagonia is seeking a Product Line Manager for the Mountain Essentials category in Ventura, CA. You will own the global Mountain Essentials product line, balancing revenue growth with environmental responsibility, and translate insights into a compelling, durable, purpose-driven assortment.

Collaborating with design, development, and marketing, you will lead the seasonal Go-To-Market process, ensure clear product intent, and deliver line plans that reflect craft and conviction across markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, merchandising, or related field.
• Experience owning a product line or business segment (preferably within Mountain Essentials or adjacent market).
• Demonstrate understanding of, curiosity about, or connection to, the climbing and mountain community, with the ability to translate consumer insights into meaningful product decisions.
• Strong understanding of product development, assortment planning, and go-to-market processes.
• Experience analyzing market trends, competitor products, and consumer insights.
• Proven ability to deliver against financial and business targets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally to deliver complex initiatives.
• Experience with PLM systems and product lifecycle tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a globally relevant Mountain Essentials product line meeting revenue, gross margin, and market share goals while aligning to brand and environmental objectives.
• Lead the cross-functional product team through the seasonal Go-To-Market process, driving workflow, priorities, and execution.
• Develop and communicate product briefs to design, development, and marketing teams.
• Maintain deep understanding of product, competitor, market, and consumer insights within Mountain Essentials.
• Own and manage the Mountain Essentials line plan, including assortment, pricing, and product details within PLM systems and tools.
• Partner with design and development to ensure products meet consumer needs, deliver on intent, and achieve cost and margin targets.
• Drive product creation in alignment with brand design principles and Mountain Essentials consumer needs.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and enable teams to execute effectively.
• Lead presentations and discussions with global sales channels, buyers, and key partners to inform product direction.
• Create and deliver compelling product storytelling at global line reviews and sales meetings.
• Develop and manage content strategy for sales and marketing tools to support seasonal launches.

Skills

Product management

Merchandising

Marketing

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Patagonia is seeking a Product Line Manager for the Mountain Essentials category in Ventura, CA. You will own the global Mountain Essentials product line, balancing revenue growth with environmental responsibility, and translate insights into a compelling, durable, purpose-driven assortment.

Collaborating with design, development, and marketing, you will lead the seasonal Go-To-Market process, ensure clear product intent, and deliver line plans that reflect craft and conviction across markets.