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SOREL · 4 days ago

Global Product Director

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

SOREL is seeking a Global Product Director to lead and inspire a team of Product Line Managers through the product creation process. This role involves executing the seasonal and long-range product strategy while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful product launches and alignment with market trends.

FashionSports

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

You have a clear passion for footwear, curiosity of insights and an analytical, diplomatic and collaborative approach to product creation

Working alongside design and development leadership team, you will be responsible for achieving set target margins at a product and category level

Lead and manage the PLM team in proofing product line needs including sales tools such as catalogs, components, hang tags, Point of Purchase (P.O.P), packaging and label/logo information

Create and lead key milestone meetings, working in collaboration with your product management team to build compelling and accurate presentations

Build strong cross-functional relationships with merchandising, sales, marketing and planning to help facilitate on-time and on-target product launches

Lead and guide the product preparation process for key retailers, internal stakeholders and sales representatives

Drive seasonal product briefs in accordance with brand, category and strategy

Qualification

Product Line ManagementFootwear Industry KnowledgeGlobal Marketplace UnderstandingTeam LeadershipConsumer Insights AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationPresentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsCoachingCommunication SkillsMentoring

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