Product Line Manager, Mountain Essentials

Patagonia•Ventura, IA

9d•$110,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Product Line Manager for the Mountain Essentials category, you will leverage your understanding of the brand, business, and marketplace to develop and deliver a globally relevant product line that drives responsible growth—balancing revenue and margin with environmental impact. You will translate insights from the Mountain Essentials consumer, competitive landscape, and evolving market trends into a strategic assortment of durable, functional, and purpose-driven products. Working cross-functionally with design, development, and marketing, you will lead the seasonal product creation process—ensuring that product intent is clear, execution is aligned, and the final line reflects both craft and conviction. Your role is critical in shaping product that not only meets the needs of our global customers, but also reinforces Patagonia’s commitment to building the best product while causing no unnecessary harm.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in product management, merchandising, marketing, or related field
Experience owning a product line or business segment (preferably within Mountain Essentials or adjacent market)
Demonstrate understanding of, curiosity about, or connection to the climbing and mountain community, with the ability to translate consumer insights into meaningful product decisions.
Strong understanding of product development, assortment planning, and go-to-market processes
Experience analyzing market trends, competitor products, and consumer insights
Proven ability to deliver against financial and business targets
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience working cross-functionally to deliver complex initiatives
Experience with PLM systems and product lifecycle tools

Responsibilities

Deliver a globally relevant Mountain Essentials product line that meets revenue, gross margin, and market share goals while aligning to brand and environmental objectives
Lead the cross-functional product team through the seasonal Go-To-Market process, driving workflow, priorities, and execution
Develop and communicate product briefs to design, development, and marketing teams
Maintain deep understanding of product, competitor, market, and consumer insights within Mountain Essentials
Own and manage the Mountain Essentials line plan, including assortment, pricing, and product details within PLM systems and tools
Partner with design and development to ensure products meet consumer needs, deliver on intent, and achieve cost and margin targets
Drive product creation in alignment with brand design principles and Mountain Essentials consumer needs
Build strong cross-functional relationships and enable teams to execute effectively
Lead presentations and discussions with global sales channels, buyers, and key partners to inform product direction
Create and deliver compelling product storytelling at global line reviews and sales meetings
Develop and manage content strategy for sales and marketing tools to support seasonal launches