What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Product Management, Sport FW, Global Jordan position at JORDAN?
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate will need to have a global mindset and be a team-first servant leader for the Jordan Sport Team. This critical role will drive product excellence, vision, strategy and execution. This person needs to have a proven ability to foresee, understand, analyze and effectively communicate on culture/cultural shifts, both macro and micro. Additionally, they should have the demonstrated ability to work across functional teams with clarity, an enterprise approach, and an eye for growth and serving the athlete* (or consumer) at an industry-leading level.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
At JORDAN, we win as a team. As our Jordan Sport Footwear Director, you will be responsible for leading the team and building our new assortment aimed at serving the needs of Jordan consumers and signaling the aesthetics that will attract the next generation of Jordan Brand Athletes*. You will lead and drive team excellence and product excellence at all stages of the product creation process. You will be responsible for building a team culture centered on a one-team mentality as a cross-functional partner, product manager, and people leader. You will lead by example in every aspect of the job and work X-FOP , X-Gender, and X-Functionally inside and outside of Global Footwear to achieve business results related to driving newness in footwear, profitability, and MO/PO productivity. You will monitor progress against the Jordan macro Sport strategy and workload capacity to ensure product excellence is prioritized. You will be accountable for tracking business results and communicating to the broader team. You must understand icon/franchise management and demonstrate astute financial judgment in making key decisions. You'll also be responsible for creating and delivering impactful presentations during internal and external meetings on a regular cadence.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
This role will report to the Senior Director, Jordan Sport Global Footwear and have one direct report within the Footwear Product Management Function. The critical peer relationships will span x-functionally across GM, Design, Product Creation, Merchandising, and Brand.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
A minimum of 10 years directly relevant experience
Creativity and passion for Sports – Basketball, Field Sports
Ability to translate consumer and marketplace insights into actionable strategies and plans
Experience monitoring and understanding trends, and applying that understanding to your work
10 years of experience in a product, merchandising, buying, or sales
Management experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience is essential.
Proven experience creating and activating long term strategies by collaborating and working through others to achieve business results
Team player attitude; solid, positive energy; confident
Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills
Attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including internationally.
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