JOB POSTING # R2119
Herzogenaurach, Germany
PUMA is one of the worlds leading Sports Brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For over 65 years, PUMA has established a history of making fast product designs for the fastest athletes on the planet. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running, Training and Fitness, Golf, and Motorsports.
We are committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting creativity, sustainability and peace, and by staying true to the principles of being fair, honest, positive and creative in decisions made and actions taken.
Would you like working in a fast pace and multicultural environment? Then PUMA is the right place to be! Become a member of our successful BU Sportstyle team based in Herzogenaurach.
We are currently looking for a Product Line Manager Sportstyle Footwear (m/f) – limited until December 31st, 2019.
YOUR MISSION:
- Prepare market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
- Develop collection- and marketing strategies for the assigned product lines
- Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
- Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments
- Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar
- Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts
- Regular market and fairs visits.
YOUR TALENT:
- Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably Sportstyle and /or Footwear
- Good market and retail knowledge
- Developed product sense and taste level
- Very good communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
- Very good analytical skills
- Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Flexible teamplayer with good organisational skills and well structured work.
If you are a flexible, open-minded and dedicated individual, PUMA offers interesting opportunities not only in an exciting and challenging industry, but also an enjoyable and open working atmosphere.
If you have the drive and commitment to work in the dynamic and demanding PUMA environment, please submit your online application including your CV with your possible starting date and salary expectations.
