Product Line Manager, Run/Train Apparel

## Company presentation Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. \- Influence the overall POD teams (design/development) in the creation of short and long-term strategies, tactical product executions and innovations that position PUMA as the leader in Performance Apparel \- Provide briefs which give clear product direction and information to development and design partners \- Manage and execute to designated calendar milestones from brief to product launches \- Meet margin requirements set by the corporation \- Analyze product line performance on a consistent basis \- Maintain all of the product information systems as needed \- Responsible for the presentations of the Performance range, both internally to Puma merchandising and sales, and externally to key retailers / partners \- Develop and manage an effective working relationship between merchandising, sales, and marketing to effectively plan new product line introductions \- Travel domestically and internationally to build market / retailer network for consistent product feedback in our key markets \- Preferably Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Finance \- 3+ years international Apparel product management experience or relevant experience in the Sportswear Industry \- Excellent communication and speaking skills \- Credible knowledge of the sporting goods industry as well as technical consumer trends and market dynamics \- General knowledge of international retail environment \- Has leadership skills, high initiative, high energy, passion, decisiveness, and an eye for detail \- Strong analytical skills \- Ability to frame and defend an alternative position \- General technical Performance product knowledge \- Ability to present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools \- Effective presentation skills \- Up to 20% International and Domestic travel required \- Influence the overall POD teams (design/development) in the creation of short and long-term strategies, tactical product executions and innovations that position PUMA as the leader in Performance Apparel \- Provide briefs which give clear product direction and information to development and design partners \- Manage and execute to designated calendar milestones from brief to product launches \- Meet margin requirements set by the corporation \- Analyze product line performance on a consistent basis \- Maintain all of the product information systems as needed \- Responsible for the presentations of the Performance range, both internally to Puma merchandising and sales, and externally to key retailers / partners \- Develop and manage an effective working relationship between merchandising, sales, and marketing to effectively plan new product line introductions \- Travel domestically and internationally to build market / retailer network for consistent product feedback in our key markets PRODUCT MANAGEMENTPRODUCT LINE MANAGER, RUN/TRAIN APPARELBoston, Massachusetts, United States of America SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.