Product Manager - Apparel (Action Sports, Skate)
adidas
Portland, OR. , OR, 97217
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Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.
If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.
At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.
Purpose:
Develop high-quality action sports apparel in the Skateboarding category, including support on Snowboarding Outerwear. Support Category Director in building optimal product marketing plans for US and global markets. Combine the strengths of the brand and global skate culture to create a sustainable business opportunity for the company.
Key Accountabilities:
• Translate consumer, rider, and trend relevant skateboarding apparel needs into industry-leading products, including support on the snowboarding product offering
• Brief design with clear direction on developing leading products
• Work with cross functional teams on key product decisions, including material choice, fit, construction, colours/graphics, function, and costing
• Assist in developing a US focused product plan in conjunction with Category Director, US Go-To-Market and US sales
• Help drive global business opportunities while achieving measureable efficiency targets
• Manage and maintain all key systems work associated with product creation
• Assist Category Director in analyzing market feedback and developing category concepts and product strategies
• Present product range to internal and external clients
• Assist in identifying and creating sell-in and sell-through tools
• Travel to key markets with to identify market trends
If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.
At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.
Purpose:
Develop high-quality action sports apparel in the Skateboarding category, including support on Snowboarding Outerwear. Support Category Director in building optimal product marketing plans for US and global markets. Combine the strengths of the brand and global skate culture to create a sustainable business opportunity for the company.
Key Accountabilities:
• Translate consumer, rider, and trend relevant skateboarding apparel needs into industry-leading products, including support on the snowboarding product offering
• Brief design with clear direction on developing leading products
• Work with cross functional teams on key product decisions, including material choice, fit, construction, colours/graphics, function, and costing
• Assist in developing a US focused product plan in conjunction with Category Director, US Go-To-Market and US sales
• Help drive global business opportunities while achieving measureable efficiency targets
• Manage and maintain all key systems work associated with product creation
• Assist Category Director in analyzing market feedback and developing category concepts and product strategies
• Present product range to internal and external clients
• Assist in identifying and creating sell-in and sell-through tools
• Travel to key markets with to identify market trends