Columbia Sportswear Company · 3 months ago
Global Product Director
Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expColumbia Sportswear Company is a leading outdoor apparel and footwear brand, and they are seeking a Global Product Director to lead their product creation process. The role involves managing a team of Product Line Managers, developing product strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
ApparelInnovation ManagementManufacturingOutdoorsRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Lead, inspire, and coach a team of Product Line Managers through all stages of the product creation process
Author product briefs, analyze business metrics, and research marketplace trends
Architect the line plan and collaborate with Design and Development teammates to create the future vision of SOREL footwear
Execute the seasonal and long-range Product Strategy in partnership with the Vice President of Product
Ensure the Global PLMs work with North America wholesale marketplace to deliver the right products and assortments
Partner with the Director of eComm and on-site merchandisers to realize assortment opportunities and consumer-right product concepts
Achieve set target margins at a product and category level
Lead and manage the PLM team in proofing product line needs including sales tools
Create and lead key milestone meetings with the product management team
Build strong cross-functional relationships with merchandising, sales, marketing, and planning
Drive seasonal product briefs in accordance with brand, category, and strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience and training
10-12 years industry relevant experience in product and merchandising, with a strong appreciation for footwear, innovation, lifestyle and fashion
Global mindset – experience serving global consumers and marketplace understanding, with a proven ability to foresee and capture on trends and cultural shifts
Sophisticated understanding of Lifestyle Footwear and Streetwear culture
Sharp product eye and strong technicality in toolings, uppers, materials and constructions
Experience managing, mentoring and coaching a team
Proven leadership driving the product creation process, through strong organizational skills, drive for results, business acumen, attention to details and deadlines
Demonstrated senior level product line management and key franchise management experience, with ability to drive solid X-functional plans and assortment execution
Can foster and maintain relationships with multiple key partners in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tell compelling stories
Travel up to 15%, domestically and internationally
Benefits
401k plan plus a generous company match
Medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
An assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
Extensive wellness benefits
Employee discounts
A generous time off program
Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-03-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jim Swanson
EVP Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Sutton
Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing
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