Soft Goods Product Manager

Browning•Morgan, UT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Soft Goods Product Manager is responsible for managing the performance and lifecycle of assigned cut-and-sew product lines, including apparel, cases, bags, and related accessories within the hunting and outdoor market. This role analyzes product line financial performance—including P&L metrics, gross margin, and inventory turns—and recommends actions to improve profitability and competitiveness. The position leads product planning, specification development, sourcing coordination, pricing strategy, and merchandising while working closely with internal teams and global manufacturing partners. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, awareness of outdoor market and style trends, and the ability to collaborate effectively across international suppliers, dealer distribution channels, and internal functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing cut-and-sew consumer products such as apparel, bags, cases, or softgoods accessories
Experience working with global apparel or softgoods manufacturers
Ability to communicate effectively across cultures and time zones
Familiarity with the hunting, and outdoor lifestyle markets preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor product line financial performance by analyzing P&L data, gross margin, inventory turns, and sell-through metrics, and recommend actions to improve profitability and product line growth.
Allocate time and resources toward the most promising opportunities based on product performance, market demand, and strategic priorities.
Develop and maintain reporting systems that provide visibility into product profitability, inventory levels, and product lifecycle performance.
Manage the full lifecycle of assigned cut-and-sew product lines including product concepts, materials selection, construction details, sourcing coordination, pricing strategy, and merchandising.
Define and maintain product specifications including fabrics, trims, construction methods, colors, and features to ensure products meet performance, cost, and market expectations.
Track product development progress and expedite products through design, sampling, manufacturing, and distribution stages to ensure successful product launches.
Manage the development, tracking, and distribution of sales samples and prototypes to ensure timely availability for sales teams, dealer presentations, and industry events.
Monitor trends within the hunting and outdoor market—including materials, color direction, styling, construction techniques, features, and price positioning—to guide product direction.
Evaluate product performance relative to market trends and competitive offerings, recommending product improvements or new product opportunities.
Work closely with international cut-and-sew manufacturing partners to ensure products meet quality standards, cost targets, and production timelines.
Communicate product requirements through clear specifications, illustrations, and sample reviews to ensure accurate manufacturing execution.
Maintain effective communication across cultures and time zones to support consistent product quality and reliable production flow.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, sourcing, and operations teams to align product strategy, production planning, and go-to-market execution.
Work with sales representatives, dealers, and customers to gather product feedback and identify opportunities to improve product performance and sales growth.
Attend trade shows, dealer meetings, and industry events to evaluate competitive products, monitor market trends, and strengthen relationships within dealer distribution channels.