Apparel Product Line Manager (PLM)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client located in Beaverton, OR who is looking for a Product Manager - Retail Product Lines 3. This PM will be joining the Women's Training Apparel creation team.

Summary:
We are looking for 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.

The PLM will manage and oversee the product creation for our elite to everyday training athletes in Women's Training Apparel. This is a high visibility role with both strategic and creative facets of the work. They 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

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Retail Merchandising, Business
* 6+ years of relevant experience in product-related roles
* Product management experience and knowledge in performance apparel a plus
* Demonstrates the capability to effectively navigate unclear situations and establish a clear path forward for the cross-functional team in ambiguous circumstances
* 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.
* Specific apparel product management experience
* Experience with Excel, Keynote
* Understanding of retail math
* Strong competitor/consumer acumen
* Ability to manage calendars and timelines and lead a cross functional team

Desired soft skills:
* Flexible
* Great team player/collaborator
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work with little oversight

Skills that would make a candidate stand out:
* Experience working with sports bras (specifically) or women's apparel (generally)
* Someone who is plugged into the consumer's needs/wants
* Experience in innovation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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