Senior Category Leader, Helmets
About The Position
Senior Category Leader - Helmets Are you ready to combine your passion for an active lifestyle with a meaningful and multifaceted career in the cycling industry? At Specialized, our teammates are encouraged to explore roles in a variety of functions throughout their careers. We value curiosity, a desire to try new things, and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of the business. No matter where you begin with the company, you get to decide where you want to go whether it’s marketing, finance, product development, sales, or an international assignment. Join us in making the world a better place through the power of bicycles and build your dream career at the same time! Specialized is looking to hire a senior Leader of Helmets. This person is responsible for driving product and business results while leading and inspiring the product creation team. This is a key stakeholder and voice within the brand that works cross functionally to build category strategies and execute at the highest level. Moreover, we’re looking for someone to dream what the future of helmets is and to find a way to make it happen.
Requirements
- 10+ years experience in helmet product creation, preferably category or business management.
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a passionate, fast-paced environment.
- Sharp business acumen, ability to understand trends and record of managing successful businesses.
- Track record of bringing iconic designs to market.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing operations for helmets.
- World-class presentation skills and ability to influence.
- Sales experience in retail, or experience working alongside sales teams.
- Ability to simplify complex problems, test ideas, and move forward with speed.
- Desire to lead, inspire and grow – personally and for the team.
- Based on-site, in Morgan Hill CA.
Responsibilities
- Inspire a team of highly passionate product creators to build the future of helmet innovation for Specialized.
- Bring energy and passion to drive collaboration, innovation and teamwork within one of the brand’s key product categories.
- Manage the business for the helmet category through driving line planning, development and marketing to meet strategic goals and business objectives.
- Build and maintain factory relationships, driving for quality, costing, delivery and innovation while continually exploring options for further innovations.
- Recruit, manage and develop talent within the team while fostering collaboration and tight-knit teamwork.
- Present category strategies and product launches to internal and external groups.
- Potential to lead additional R&D efforts based on experience.
Benefits
- PPO, EPO, HMO Kaiser and HDHP competitive Healthcare benefit plans offered (which include coverage for acupuncture and physical therapy)
- Dental and Vision plan
- Health Savings Account with a company paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- 401(k) Matching up to $5,000 plus company paid retirement plan fees
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance program
- Sick, Vacation and Paid Holidays
- Employee discounts and perk program
- Parental Leave
- Specialized bike for new baby
- Education and events reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
