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Job Title: Associate Product Line Manager, HOKA Lifestyle Apparel
Reports to: Sr. Director, Product - HOKA Apparel
Location: Portland, OR
The Role
Reporting to the Apparel Product Director, this role will support the Apparel Product Management team, but this role also owns and manages a tight product line independently. This role is primed as an introduction to product management and a growth opportunity as an integral part of the future for one of the world's fastest growing brands.
We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Your Impact
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:
Work with team on product positioning, pricing architecture, and line planning/product lifecycle.
Cultivate and execute on-going consumer insight touchpoints (seasonally and ad hoc) to drive brief writing, line creation and team fluency in space.
Consistent cross functional communication to ensure a clear and concise brand message internally for cross functional stakeholders. (Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, etc.)
Gain and provide market, consumer, and competitor insights for respective product categories to share with Design, sourcing, merchandising and marketing.
Manage sample sets including communication between sales, product, merchandising, and marketing teams.
Who You Are
Passionate and knowledgeable with regard to Apparel Trend and the Running Industry
Able to communicate, organize, and multi-task effectively, establishing trust from key stakeholders and driving understanding of region requests to proper channels
Able to cultivate effective business and networking relationships to drive towards common goals
We'd love to hear from people with
1-3 years of related experience, including retail, sales, marketing, product line management, merchandising, product development or design
Diplomatic sense and approach in working across varied levels of project stakeholders
Experience resolving problems, with limited direction and guidance
Experience designing and delivering compelling presentations for small and large audiences
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What We'll Give You
Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We've created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they're valued.
Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees' needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
Health and Wellness - There's nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity
