Based in Lexington, Massachusetts, run shoe giant Saucony is seeking a Product Line Manager to work in the company’s Product Design & Development department.
Saucony has provided some background to the role and the company’s requirements from candidates:
At Saucony, we exist for runners. This focus and passion fuels us as we strive to create the best running shoes and apparel on the planet. The Saucony Product Line Manager (PLM) reports directly to the Vice President of Product and is responsible for all areas of the footwear product creation process primarily: business planning, concept/design, line building and merchandising.
The position will be responsible for developing seasonal line plans based on consumer trends that meet margin requirements to drive the Global Brand Strategy. The role will also partner with Sales, Marketing and retailers to continually calibrate products to market dynamics. As a part of the Saucony team, the Product Line Manager position will strive to inspire every runner on every run, on every day. At Saucony, we run.
The role has a number of requirements that include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent
- 4+ years’ experience in the performance athletic industry with 2+ years of product line management experience preferred
- Established understanding of the footwear market with a strong passion for running footwear
- Strong business acumen, merchandising and analytical skill sets
- Proven ability to evaluate prototype products and make necessary recommendations for improvement
- Ability to effectively convey information through written and verbal communications including formal/informal presentations
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work interactively with various disciplines (Design, Marketing, Sales, etc)
- Highly organized, versatile and flexible, enjoys working on variety of projects and is the ‘ultimate team player’
- Strong MS Office Skill-Set – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Frequent domestic and European travel with limited travel to Asia (approx 30%)
Individuals interested in the Product Line Manager at Saucony role can apply directly online.
