Senior Product Manager (m/f/d)

Calida AG

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an international fashion player operating in a dynamic environment, CALIDA values excellence, innovation, and sustainability. In this role, you will shape future-ready Menswear and Kidswear collections that anticipate evolving consumer needs and translate them into distinctive, commercially successful product solutions. By combining creativity, consumer understanding, and strategic thinking, you will identify new opportunities, drive category growth, and contribute to the future development of CALIDA's product offering. You will work with cross-functional partners to ensure great product ideas become relevant, brand-right, and successful collections. Join the CALIDA Family and help shape the textile future.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Product or Category Management within the apparel or textile industry.
Degree in Business Administration, Apparel Management, or a comparable field.
Strong apparel and textile expertise.
Creativity, consumer curiosity, and a strong sense for trends combined with strategic, analytical, and commercial thinking.
Ability to connect consumer needs, brand objectives, and business goals to create relevant and successful assortments.
Ownership, clear prioritization, and ability to turn ideas into action with an entrepreneurial and hands-on mindset.
Leadership experience and enjoyment in developing people and collaborating across functions.
Confident communicator and presenter with a structured, quality-focused way of working.
Fluent in German and English.
Willingness to travel when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bodywear or nightwear experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Shape the Menswear and Kidswear category strategy and develop consumer-relevant, brand-right, and commercially successful collections.
Identify emerging consumer needs, market opportunities, and category white spaces, translating them into impactful product concepts and category initiatives.
Own the assortment and price architecture across the product life cycle, balancing consumer appeal, profitability, and sustainability.
Analyze market, consumer, and product performance data and translate insights into clear commercial actions, forecasts, and growth opportunities.
Drive category performance and profitability in close collaboration with the Director Product & Design, Design, Brand Merchandising, and work closely with Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Controlling.
Challenge the status quo and continuously explore new ideas, innovative product concepts, and opportunities to strengthen category relevance and future growth.
Lead and develop Junior Product Managers, set priorities, and ensure high-quality execution across the category.
Coordinate collection-related information and presentations across teams and support a successful go-to-market.
Continuously improve processes, tools, and ways of working and contribute to strategic cross-functional projects.