Studio Product Manager

Location: Hillsborough, NC

About Sports Endeavors

Since 1984 Sports Endeavors has helped people pursue their passion for sport by delivering unrivaled service and selection, expert advice, and stories of inspiration.

We are proud to foster a collaborative and creative workplace with a culture based on integrity and respect. Headquartered in Hillsborough, NC with our Fulfillment Center in Mebane, NC, the "home field" for Sports Endeavors is North Carolina's vibrant Triangle region that's also home to Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh. Our brands include: Soccer.com, WorldSoccerShop and 431 Sports.

Job Purpose

The Studio Product Manager manages the product workflow in our internal creative studio. This role ensures product is received, prepped, shot and returned in a professional, timely manner.

We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working professional with a strong focus on project management, quality and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will thrive is a fast-paced environment.

Major Accountabilities

• Prepare product samples for photography and video, including but not limited to checking in product, apparel/footwear preparation, and organizing products for daily shoots.
• Work within our image database to ensure product status is correct and up to date.
• Communicate and coordinate with cross-functional teams on product sample status and orders.
• Organize workload based on priority and input from photographer and videographer workflow.
• Establish and modify procedures to improve photo / video process quality and efficiency.
• Help ensure all department deadlines are met by being able to help in other areas as needed.
• Support various product launch requirements as needed (e.g. product copy, process management, studio supplies, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  
  

Your Background

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 5 years product or inventory experience desired.
• Skills: Database experience required. Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills preferred.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• A drive to leave no question unanswered or problem unsolved
• A 'roll up your sleeves' approach
• Organized and proactive work style partnered with a personable manner
  
  

Where You'll Work

• This role works 5 days a week in our Hillsborough office.
• Periodically, you will need to drive to / from Mebane to directly obtain product samples from our Fulfillment Center.
  
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision and disability
• Flexible paid time off
• Team member merchandise discounts
• Athletic club discounts
• 401k matching
  
  

Physical Demands

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral) and ability to distinguish colors
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, stoop, squat/kneel, and bend
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds