Sr. Product Manager, Outlet Apparel

Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.
We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged.
We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION: New Balance Apparel is positioned as a key growth engine for the company.
We are looking for an experienced Sr.
Product Manager, Made for Outlet Apparel on the Product Creation team to join our group at New Balance.
This role will help to shape the future of Outlet Apparel by leveraging consumer and marketplace insights to deliver the right products, to the right place at the right time to drive commercial growth.
This individual will be a strategic, highly collaborative and creative thinker, with a keen understanding of the product creation process and focus on value engineering.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develop and execute a product range that honors the New Balance brand, as well as attracts, excites and connects consumers across the globe while achieving KPI targets.Monitor and leverage trend insights across the activity and market landscape to build a compelling product range across multiple price tiers for our target consumer.Obsess over the Outlet consumer: apply hindsight, insight, foresight and marketplace knowledge to create compelling product strategies and identifying opportunities.Create and execute a 3-year product launch and franchise strategy for Outlet focused on delivering a premium brand experience.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.Manage product life cycles and update product portfolios as needed.Achieve topline sales revenue and blended GM targets.Communicate goals, expectations, and responsibilities surrounding the product to the appropriate teams, direct report and to management.Identify and troubleshoot issues related to product creation.REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS: 5-10 years of experience in product management, merchandising or buying within the Apparel industry.Superior verbal and written communication skills.Strong merchandising and presentation skills.Proficient in creating briefing tools and templates with PowerPoint or Keynote.Excellent in Excel (Pivot tables, V-look ups, Formulas).Strong strategy building skills that will help shape the future.Time management skills and ability to prioritize and pivot when needed.Consumer obsessed with a problem-solving mindset.
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