Sr. Manager, Global Product Line PRun

Asics; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ASICS Creation Center LLC in Boston invites a Global Sr Product Line Manager for Performance Running Footwear. You will own the end-to-end product line, from consumer insight through to go-to-market, building a range that delivers on ASICS’ goals.

You will lead a team, set long-term strategy, and partner across design, development, merchandising and marketing in Japan and other global markets. You will travel to key markets, align with regional merchandisers and marketing for successful

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in product management within sporting/athletic industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Merchandising, or Product Development or equivalent.
• Experience with international cultures and environments.
• Experience with merchandising, financials and sales reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Photoshop/Illustrator is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Product Line Managers and Specialists.
• Own end-to-end product lifecycle from insight through commercialization.
• Collaborate with global teams across Japan, US and Europe on strategy and go-to-market.
• Integrate consumer insights and run-tracking with merchandising and marketing.
• Travel domestically and internationally ~20% of the year.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Lotus Notes

Jobbeschreibung

As Global Sr Product Line Manager, Performance Running Footwear, you will shape the shoes that carry runners around the world. You will own the end-to-end product line, from consumer insight and concept through to go-to-market, building a range that inspires runners and delivers on ASICS’ commercial and merchandising goals. You will lead and develop a talented team, set the long-term strategy for the category, and partner with design, development, merchandising and marketing teams across Japan and global key markets. Grounded in deep consumer insight and driven by a passion for running, you will bring new concepts to life and help more people experience Sound Mind, Sound Body. This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of ASICS’ most iconic categories.

At ASICS, our Sound Mind, Sound Body™philosophy is more than a tagline, it’s our way of life.Over 75 years ago our founder, Kihachiro Onitsuka, saw that sport and movement had the power to lift spirits, project positivity, and propel people and whole communities forward. ASICS provides a diverse and inclusive culture that enables learning, growth, and opportunity at all levels. We empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.

The ASICS Creation Center, LLC is ASICS Corporation’s product creation office based in Boston, MA. This organization, founded on May 1, 2024, is dedicated to driving innovation and elevating product creation to new heights. The team sits across all areas of the product creation process, supporting the following areas: Innovation, Performance Running, Sportstyle, and Core Performance Sports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Product Line Managers and Specialists, building capability and accountability.
• Manage global resources to achieve deliverables.
• Lead seasonal development of the product line through global design reviews and sample review meetings.

Strategic Planning

• Identify market potential for all inline items and future concepts.
• Own the product lifecycle from insight through commercialization, including pricing, marketplace positioning, channel segmentation and item forecasting.
• Drive long-term planning & finalization of seasonal concepts alongside footwear leadership. Work closely with Consumer Insight and Merchandising teams in preparation of seasonal plan.
• Build the Architecture Cut line plan, balancing merchandising market needs with new concepts that bring newness to the category.
• Analyze historical sell-in and sell-through data with Merchandising to guide future lines and new model introductions.

Global Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the product triad (design and development) and global teams in Japan, the US and Europe across merchandising, category strategy and marketing.
• Partner with regional merchandisers around the globe to evaluate inline items and future concepts to ensure success in the marketplace.
• Align with Global Marketing on direction and support for a successful go-to-market.
• Present to global audiences across briefings, sample meetings, and merchandising and sales meetings.

Consumer Insight Integration

• Integrate consumer insights to understand target consumers, athletes and the marketplace, turning them into product opportunities and competitive briefs.
• Travel to key markets to understand consumers and trends and to identify opportunities for the category.
• Maintain the seasonal competitor matrix, mapping technologies and price points for all competing styles.

Passion for Product Creation

• Create and lead product concept briefs from idea to sample.
• Use product testing and runner feedback to validate concepts and strengthen briefs.
• Bring a personal passion for running and a deep understanding of the runner's needs to every product decision.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor related to your position/department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers, and management.
• Ability to provide solutions to support business needs through creative problem solving and creative innovation
• Ability to work independently and perform a variety of tasks with different levels of complexity by developing effective plans and organizing work efficiently
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines
• Strong quantitative, analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Operates with curiosity with an ability to manage ambiguity and push through business challenges with a focus on continuous development
• Working knowledge of the footwear product management process, retail environment and consumer buying habits
• Technical background, understanding materials, fit, function, and end-user requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of product development, manufacturing, and retail buying process
• Schedule flexibility to manage regular evening calls with Asia.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally around 20% of the year (with minimum 2 trips/year to Japan), and occasional weekends to support business needs.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus
• Leadership
• Results Driven

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 7 + years’ experience in Product management within sporting or athletic industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Retail Merchandising, or Product Development or equivalent work experience
• Experience working with international cultures and in an international environment
• Report generating and analytical experience related to merchandising, financials and sales
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Lotus Notes.

SALARY RANGE: $130,000 - $150,000, Actual base pay will vary based on factors such as but not limited to relevent experience, equitable pay practices and time in position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

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