Associate Category Manager Bags & Accessories

Crocs, Inc.•Westminster, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Category Manager Bags & Accessories for Crocs, Inc., who is an agile teammate to join us in bringing consumer-first products to the evolving marketplace. This role will support the Category Manager of out licensing in the execution of brand Accessories, Bags, Socks, and other categories. This role is highly collaborative and coordinates across multiple functions. You will exercise excellent project management, communication, & organizational skills to support the product creation process from end to end.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in product management, merchandising or a related field
A basic understanding of the product creation lifecycle.
Strong organizational skills & time management.
Precise attention to detail.
Capacity to accept constructive coaching and feedback and implement improvements based on it
Ability to think critically and gather information to solve problems
Capacity to work cross-functionally & collaboratively with a positive attitude and always upholding professionalism and respect
A passion for the product and understanding consumer, culture, market & trends with a distinguished taste and eye for commerciality
Seeks to understand multiple points of view, maintain a learning mentality, and expresses viewpoints with confidence. An excellent teammate
Enthusiasm for one’s work and a desire to grow in one’s role
Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a varied and constantly evolving environment
Desire to hone analytical skills and a results-focused approach to data
Creative, out-of-the-box thinking to challenge the status quo
Ability to travel

Responsibilities

Ensure precise and consistent product and assortment information across multiple systems and tools, including Centric, SAP. Collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve data discrepancies in a timely manner.
Manage partnerships and comms with external vendor partners to ensure information is shared in a timely manner.
Develop a deep understanding of consumer preferences, competitor activities, and marketplace trends – helping to identify product gaps and opportunities in bags, accessories, socks, and out-licensing.
Market Analysis and Consumer Insights around possible categories for Crocs to enter.
Apply analytical skills to interpret real-time and historical product data, providing actionable insights to drive decision-making.
Manage approval process, including samples and portals approvals with partners.
Contribute to the product briefing process, ensuring alignment with category objectives and consumer needs.