Trail Run Product Line Lead - Associate PLM

Patagonia; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Leave of Absence

Job summary

Patagonia is seeking an Associate Product Line Manager for Trail Run in Ventura, CA. This role partners with the Product Line Director to develop a globally relevant trail run product line, spanning apparel from base layers to outerwear, to grow revenue, margin, and market share while upholding Patagonia’s mission.

You will build understanding of Trail Run consumers, guide briefs, maintain the line plan and pricing in PLM, and collaborate across Design, Development, Marketing and Materials to

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in sales or product experience in wholesale, retail or direct businesses.
• Experience in the product development process, merchandising and assortment planning.
• Experience creating strategic assortments of multi-functional outdoor products.
• Experience analyzing market trends, competitor products, and customer needs in alpine/climb sectors.
• Experience with Flex PLM or another PLM system.
• General understanding of apparel construction and sourcing.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver presentations.
• Proven track record of delivering against KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a globally relevant product line of best-in-class products for Trail Run, maintaining revenue and margin.
• Deliver briefs and product communication to Design, Development, Marketing, and Materials Teams.
• Support PLM with product, competitor, trend, market and customer information for Trail Run and Active Essentials.
• Assist product director with maintaining the category line plan, retail pricing, color information in PLM.
• Work with design to ensure products meet customer needs, fit correctly, and meet margin targets.
• Develop products aligned with Patagonia’s design principles for Trail Run.
• Develop cross-functional relationships and drive the product development process.
• Assist with presentations for global sales channels, buyers, and dealers to gather insights.
• Assist with content for global sales meetings with Sport Category Marketing.
• Support AE PLM and product director with content for sales/marketing tools and seasonal planning.

Skills

Collaborative

Trail Runner

Inclusive

Influential

Emotionally intelligent

Nimble

Detail-Oriented

Curious

Demonstrates Initiative

Strong verbal communication

Tools

Flex PLM

Job description

Patagonia is seeking an Associate Product Line Manager for Trail Run in Ventura, CA. This role partners with the Product Line Director to develop a globally relevant trail run product line, spanning apparel from base layers to outerwear, to grow revenue, margin, and market share while upholding Patagonia’s mission.

You will build understanding of Trail Run consumers, guide briefs, maintain the line plan and pricing in PLM, and collaborate across Design, Development, Marketing and Materials to