Under Armour is currently seeking a Tactical Product Line Manager. The details and requirements of the position are listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Serve as CEO of the category/end-use assigned

Provide direction regarding product assortments, ensuring execution of brand strategies and product initiatives

Create salable product lines that entice the target audience

Drive the product creation process with design, development, sourcing and planning

Create and lead strategic plans for regional brand development, including marketing rights

Drive communication with the sourcing and materials teams with ultimate accountability for margin targets and deliverables

Conduct market research to identify trends and market opportunities to maintain competitive edge; including focus groups, survey data and wear testing

Conduct regular market and consumer research, industry and competitive analyses

Maintain communication with Sales, Buyers and Team Dealers

Meet regularly with the sales teams, merchandising and marketing to analyze sales results, new trends, information from key accounts and competitors as a feedback for quick response to market opportunities and continuous improvement of the apparel business

Manage and monitor product demand, forecast and inventory levels

Ensure that approved calendars and timelines are met

Supervisory Responsibilities

One Assistant Product Line Manager

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Analytical – Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Design – Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management – Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities

Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication – Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Visionary Leadership

Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Managing People

Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen – Aligns work with strategic goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year University

4+ years of product line management experience, preferably in the sports apparel industry

You can use the following link to apply for the position: career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=16132

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