Get It Recruit - Executive

Global Director of Product Management - Sporting Goods

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Join Our Team as the Director of Product Management

Welcome to our dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing the sporting goods industry. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Product Development, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and excellence across our product lineup.

Key Responsibilities

Crafting Product Development Strategy

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to create a comprehensive 3-year product plan.
  • Utilize international market insights to enhance our global product strategy.

Supporting Product Development

  • Provide strategic direction to design and product management teams.
  • Collaborate with engineering to improve design and manufacturing processes.
  • Oversee the development of product briefs from inception to market launch.
  • Manage product lifecycle to uphold quality standards.

Leading Innovation

  • Lead R&D initiatives by advocating for forward-thinking ideas.
  • Identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the sporting goods market.

Conducting Market Research

  • Collect feedback and insights from customers and retail partners.
  • Conduct field visits to monitor retail trends and consumer behavior.
  • Work with marketing to execute targeted product research strategies.
  • Stay informed about competitors' activities in our product categories.

Quality Assurance Support

  • Collaborate with QA team and Product Safety Committee to enhance product quality.
  • Implement quality improvements throughout the product development cycle.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Contribute to special projects and initiatives supporting company goals.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field is required.
  • MBA or background in Engineering is a plus.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with MS Project preferred.
  • Strong understanding of basic biomechanics is advantageous.

Other Requirements

  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Benefits

We offer a supportive and growth-oriented work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy health and dental insurance, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, product discounts, and wellness programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Join our team today and play a key role in shaping the future of sporting goods innovation.

Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Product Management and Marketing
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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