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On Field Product Line Manager (Hybrid/remote in GA)
Why you would want to work on our team…
OUR MISSION:
To be the #1 service organization in the athletic industry.
OUR PURPOSE:
We exist to energize and galvanize teams and communities.
OUR VISION:
To be our customers most trusted partner for fast, high quality, thoughtful solutions.
OUR VALUES:
Humility, Team, Hunger, Ownership & Agility.
Our benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
FSA
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, and Paid Sick Time
401(k) Plan, with annual Company Contribution
Discounts on Momentec Brands products (formerly ASB and FSG brands)
Clean work environment with a casual dress code…no uniforms!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Product Line Manager for On Field will have the opportunity to help lead Momentec’s mission of ‘Outfitting Moments that Matter’. They’ll be responsible for leading and managing product strategy, consumer research, and the product creation process for all Uniforms and select Outfitting styles within the On Field product portfolio. This person will be accountable for driving the vision and execution for their product and categories from concept to commercialization. They’ll collaborate daily with key cross-functional partners in Product Development, Design, Sourcing, Sales, and Marketing to ensure they’re building the right product for our customers and consumers, while delivering on time, and hitting year over year growth and gross margin targets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (includes other duties as required):
- Develop the product line strategy for all sport categories and drive the development process ensuring the team hits all critical dates and milestones from concept to commercialization.
- Work with the Director of Product Management to create a product and innovation pipeline for each of the sports within the portfolio.
- Mine and analyze weekly, monthly, and seasonal selling information to identify key trends that inform and drive future direction and decision making.
- Regularly report and communicate product line performance to partners and leaders within the organization.
- Work with Design, Development, and Sourcing partners to develop materials, fabrics, and trims that can be leveraged across the line architecture and adhere to the high quality standards established by Momentec and expected by the teams we outfit.
- Research and stay up to speed with trends in the Team Sport space as well as the competitive landscape within the industry.
- Showcase a deep understanding of the functional needs of athletes, their teams, and their sports to inform uniform designs and direction.
- Develop and build thorough Product Briefs on a seasonal basis that clearly articulate category strategies, product positioning, style level needs, as well as product pricing and margin targets.
- Present the product line at Momentec Sales Meetings in addition to supporting Sales during tradeshows and with key customers visits.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team are required.
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, less structured, high-performance, and entrepreneurial environment.
- BA in business management, textile development, or fashion & merchandising preferred.
- At least 3 years in Product Line Management, Retail Merchandising, Sales, or relevant Team/Sports-related industry.
- Strategic thinking.
- Strong analytical skills and heavy analysis experience.
- Pricing management.
- Data mining experience.
- Market research analysis.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Collaboration and innovation skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, less structured, high-performance, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, etc.
- Ability to distinguish colors and shades.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
- Must be open and willing to travel to attend key meeting, events, and tradeshows.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office
- This is a hybrid/remote position based out of our Grovetown, GA office with weekly in office and work from home days.
WORK HOURS:
- Exempt: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
DRESS CODE:
- Dress appropriate.
DISCLAIMER:
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Qualifications
Momentec Brands provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Momentec Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Momentec Brands requires all candidates to pass a pre-employment drug screen (necessity varies by location) and background check.
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