Product Line Manager II, Footwear

About the role

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner Word is Bond We do what we say we'll do Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do There is no "I" in Run We stay generous with our humanity Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something. Let's run there. Your Job: The Mission of the Product Line Management and BlueLine teams are to be the voice of the consumer in the product creation process, set the product benefit expectations, and ensure that this vision is maintained from brief to market. The primary goal is to bring Brooks' complete and competitive footwear product lines to market in a timely and profitable manner and to identify the products, technologies, experiences and processes that will shape the future of running in innovative ways. The Footwear Product Line Manager II (PLM II) plays a critical role in delivering successful seasonal footwear assortments at Brooks. In this role, you are responsible for the execution of assigned seasonal footwear projects, ensuring consumer wants and needs, product intent, and business objectives come together from brief through commercialization. As a PLM II, your primary focus is owning and executing within a season, translating consumer insights and springboards into strong consumer-centric product briefs and guiding the product team through the product creation process. Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $98,286 - 147,428 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other: Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families! Benefits - Including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance. Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off, including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave. Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance. Perks - Including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits. Location - You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person. At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience and success in bringing a footwear product line to market (preferred)
• 5+ years prior experience working in a footwear running product related job.
• 3+ years experience in a relevant product management related role.
• Working knowledge of the footwear product management process, retail environment and consumer buying habits
• Business orientation preferred with demonstrated financial ability in managing gross margins, inventory, and costing.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills - skilled presenter (using MS Presentation tools)
• Strong analytical skills and experience
• Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate to achieve progress toward goals - skilled communicator.
• Results-oriented person with the ability to balance numerous tasks and utilize all available resources with a high sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive/create new thinking and ideas pertaining to the consumer and the product line - skilled "product eye."
• Ability to work professionally and efficiently within the team and across departments.
• A passion for the running enthusiast and active lifestyle

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