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| Job Title: | Assistant Product Manager, Climbing & Snowboards |
| Industry Sector: | Outdoor |
| Job Categories: | Management - Product
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The Position: Assistant Product Manager, Climbing & Snowboards
Tech Sport (Climbing and Snowboards)
ASSISTANT
PRODUCT MANAGER
We are Eastern Mountain Sports®, a passionate outdoor
brand and outfitter. We outfit people with the gear and confidence they need to
venture into the world, no matter how large or small the journey may be.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Product Manager, the Assistant
Product Manager will create and manage a merchandising strategy for a specific
the Tech Sports category. This includes:
- Participate on the cross–functional team to meet and exceed
business goals
- Assist in developing a compelling product assortment that maximizes
achievement of Division/Department Financial Goals
- Collaborate with Merchandise Planners on the Forecasting and
Re-forecasting processes (including product delivery and exit strategies)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the EMS Target Customer and their
activities; obtain customer feedback from multiple sources.
Develop product that enhances customer perception of the EMS Brand and
maximizes sales and profit goals
- Concept brand-appropriate product with Product Development Team
- Assist in managing the product development process regarding
timelines, fit, quality, fabrics, materials, style and functional
excellence.
- Coordinate all development with a thorough testing regimen (raw
material, finished product, field testing).
- Collect and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data regarding
customer perception of product and merchandise strategies (including Barn
Meetings)
- Conduct and communicate results and recommendations from competitive
and market analysis on product/assortment and trends.
Conduct business operations with the goal of improving efficiencies to
enhance profit and customer value.
- Assist in leading the buying process for all EMS and national brand
vendors, ensuring: best price/terms, availability, product continuity and
innovation.
- Participate in the Line Review Process for seasonal presentation of
merchandise assortment.
- Assist in managing the time and action calendar; communicate
problems/opportunities to all internal and external partners, including Stores,
Marketing and Visual Merchandising.
- Manage vendor relationships, communicate with vendor/sourcing to
ensure EMS standards are met.
- Serve as the primary product expert for all internal and external
partners’ information needs.
- Collaborate with Field Management and Training to deliver effective
product training and launch new product.
- Complete style and vendor ads in the merchandising system.
What you need to be successful in this position:
- Detail oriented and thorough in work ethos *Strong analytical and
retail math, and is able to achieve financial and operational efficiencies
- Possess a strong understanding of the climbing and snowsports
markets
- Able to partner cross functionally with design/development, planning,
marketing, web team, and stores
- Must have a minimum of 2 to 3 years buying or product management
experience, and strong retail acument.
- Strong, efficient, and effective written and verbal communication
- Works well under pressure, possesses strong time management skills,
and is a solution oriented team player
- Is a calculated risk taker, has a strong pinpoint on trend based on
quantitative results and industry trends.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding the EMS customer and their
activities
- Travel 10% of the time (visit stores and vendors).
- Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Office - B.A or B.S in
Business, Merchandising, or related field.
Please apply through the Career Opportunities section of our www.ems.com
website.
We are Eastern Mountain Sports®, a passionate outdoor brand and
outfitter. We outfit people with the gear and confidence they need to venture
into the world, no matter how large or small the journey may be.
Our terrific benefits package includes: Medical, Dental & Vision
Health; Disability Insurance; 401K Savings Plan; Paid Time Off Pay; Associate
Discounts; Adventure Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Three Annual Volunteer Days;
Matching Gifts Program; Pro-Deals; Free Climbing Lessons and Free Equipment
Rental.
Position Type: Full Time
Country: United States
Willing to Relocate: Yes
Willing to Travel: Yes
Minimum Experience Required: 3-5 years
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