The Position: Product Director (Outdoor)
As a member of the RD&D team, the Product Director manages an assigned product category to drive the design and commercial development of premium, innovative and technologically enhanced products that meet the needs of the company's customers and end users which drive company sales and profits. Provides dynamic, visible and inspirational leadership to positively impact business initiatives, direction, and vision for team and peers. Accountable for business results, profit & loss and executing key initiatives. Brings a track record in managing a successful business and proven experience in strategic sales and business planning. Establish control-related standards and procedures.
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Manage the merchandising and design process for assigned product lines to meet established sales/margin targets as stated in the corporate financials.
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Develops, implements, and monitors processes to ensure timely completion in accordance to product development calendar for each season.
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Manages SKU efficiency to targeted goals.
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Partners with Marketing in the development of programs and strategies to communication product attributes and appeal.
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Partners with Sales, Retail Customers, and Athletes to ensure that new product development meets market needs.
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Manages budgets to meet corporate financial plans.
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Presents Category lines at preview meetings, key preline appointments and sales meetings.
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Effectively manages the PLM process by commicating concepts, filtering input, and setting line direction.
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Partners with Product Acquisition (Sourcing) and Sales to price the line at the competitive levels to achieve targeted initial mark-up goals as stated in Corporate financials.
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Accountable for bringing to market innovative, premium, technical products that drives sales to meet goals.
We're looking for an individual with 10+ Years of Related Professional Experience. BA or BS degree in Marketing, Business, Merchandising or related field and 10+ years minimum relevant and progressive experience and 6+ years in managementMBA preferredStrong Outdoor Industry Sales experience is a plus.Strong understanding of apparel merchandising and sales.Experience in managing a diverse and creative group of individuals and leading change.Demonstrated ability to work with and inspire a broad range of individuals to work toward a common goal.Must have a track record in re-establishing procedures, implementing key sales initiatives and executing processes.
Skills:
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these unitsAlso directly supervises one non-supervisory employeeCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable lawsResponsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Special Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No strenuous lifting or work beyond standard office duties.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard office environment. Ability to communicate verbally in European or Asian languages is a plus. Domestic and overseas travel may be required.
If you are interested in applying to this position, please complete the online application for job #THE000BH at
https://vfc.taleo.net/careersection/tnfexternal/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=6701372808
Position Type: Full Time
Country: United States
Willing to Relocate:
Willing to Travel:
Minimum Experience Required: 10+ years
Job Application Web Site: https://vfc.taleo.net/careersection/tnfexternal/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=6701372808
