Product Design and Development - Product Manager - Retail Product Lines 3

Apex Systems, Inc.

Job#: 3020046

Job Description:

Title: Product Line Manager

Location: 4 Days Onsite- Beaverton, OR. 1 Day Remote

Duration: 4-5 Months

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will be joining the Training Apparel creation team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• We're looking for someone who is obsessed with making world class training apparel and understands what product excellence means.
• An individual who has a history of effectively influencing internal and external partners. This person works collaboratively with others as part of a triad team, supporting efforts to achieve meaningful objectives and remaining connected to sports and sport lifestyle daily. They are expected to think ambitiously, overcome obstacles, innovate, and implement strategies to benefit the athlete.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' Degree in Marketing, Retail Merchandising, Business, an equivalent to 2 additional years' relevant work experience or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• Minimum 6 years' relevant experience in product-related roles
• Product management experience and knowledge in performance apparel a plus

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• If this is you, you will manage and oversee the product creation for our elite to everyday training athletes. This is a high visibility role with both strategic and creative facets of the work.
• You will lead product and design reviews, connect with merchandising at key strategy check-ins, participate in cross-functional meetings, create compelling visual tools to influence design, merchandising and our downstream geography partners.

Product Strategy and Business Insight:

• Defining and driving a vision and product strategy that transcends the sport and drives energy at retail
• Working with design and merchandising to enable clear storytelling all the way to our athletes and consumers

Key competencies:

• Leads with a positive collective spirit and creates a 'one team' environment across functions
• Demonstrates the capability to effectively navigate unclear situations and establish a clear path forward for the cross-functional team in ambiguous circumstances.
• Ability to communicate in consistent, clear, agile and timely manner with cross-functional partners - written and verbally
• Strategic thinking with ability to balance elite athlete needs and unlock retail opportunities
• Consistently looks at trend and cultural insights to help shape and understand the business
• Acknowledges and celebrates differences to arrive at the best outcome
• Leads by example and can hold team accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering quality work
• Continually works on a growth mindset to open new ways of operating and learning.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.