Associate Product Line Manager - UGG Men's Footwear

Deckers Outdoor • Goleta, CA

70d • $85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. The Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) acts as a central communication channel and facilitator between regional omnichannel merchandising and distribution teams, marketing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver globally relevant and brand-right product, reflective of our consumers' needs. The APLM will manage assigned category product line(s) throughout the full product life cycle, including stages of pre-planning, business briefing, confirmation, presentation, pricing and profitability; final execution, and global product line/business integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 - 5 years of related experience (retail, product line management, merchandising, product development & design).
• Developing ability to analyze and translate trends and market information to inform category and product positioning.
• Good communicator with negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead, manage and influence in a matrixed environment.
• Good business acumen - continuously evaluates competitors and the marketplace.
• Developing understanding of merchandising and retail math.
• Strategic thinking capability; ability to see the big-picture and communicate an impactful vision.
• Problem solving ability.
• A self-starter who brings a level of passion, enthusiasm, and focus to their business.
• Experience designing and delivering compelling presentations for small and large audiences.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills with experience supporting in the management of complex projects.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build the product line to support objectives of the global category needs across channels to meet financial goals.
• Work with design, development, sales and global marketing teams to create best-in-class product and manage the global product line through full life cycle.
• Create merchandising stories around color, materials, seasonal prints to ensure commercial product flow.
• Compile a seasonal business brief and line plan for category.
• Act as the key contact between sales, brand planning, marketing, merchandising, product design, and global product development communicating regional insights.
• Present the line to internal audiences at key seasonal milestone meetings.
• Understand how to present product and merchandising stories and key selling features in a compelling way.
• Be the expert on the category for any questions and manage feedback from the audience in a collaborative manner.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing.
• Time away from work.
• Extras, discounts and perks.
• Growth and Development.
• Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees