United Sports Brands · 1 week ago
Category Business Director
Fountain Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $185K/yr
8+ years expUnited Sports Brands (USB) is a global leader in sports performance and protective products dedicated to advancing athletes with best-in-class products. The Business Director for the assigned category will lead a high-performing team to deliver innovative products, manage P&L responsibilities, and drive the overall strategy and execution for the category.
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Hiring Manager
Christina Holthe, PHR-CA, MBA
Responsibilities
Lead Category Vision : Set and drive the long-term vision, strategy and seasonal direction for assigned category. Champion product lines that are grounded in consumer insights, fuel innovation and support overall business objectives
P&L Ownership : Own financial results for assigned category. Deliver against annual revenue and margin targets. Collaborate with sales, finance and operations on forecasting, product costing, pricing and margin optimization
Inspire & Manage Cross-Functional Team : Lead, mentor and empower team of PLMs, Designers and Developers. Set clear goals, provide regular coaching and ensure accountability across the product creation team
Drive Product Excellence : Oversee the product creation process form ideation through to go-to-market, ensuring the product briefs are consumer-informed and financially sound. Ensure the team brings to life meaningful products that athletes love and that perform in the marketplace
Category Line Architecture and Portfolio Strategy : Guide the product line architecture and seasonal line plans, ensuring balanced assortments across price points, consumer segments and channels. Maximize Lifecyle value and commercial success across regions
Go-to-Market Leadership : Lead Go-to-Market stage/gate process from strategy to launch ensuring alignment across the organization. Lead GTM “gate” meetings in partnership with commercial team
Global Leadership : Steer global strategy and create alignment across markets and build framework to support international growth
Strategic Influence & Communication : Represent the category in executive reviews, GTM meetings and leadership reviews. Clearly communicate category plans, product strategies and business performance to senior stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree (or Master's degree) in related field
A strong product management foundation is important for this role
8-10+ years of experience in product management, preferably in leadership roles, with a track record of successfully managing and launching products
A solid understanding of product management tools and processes, including proficiency in agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, market research techniques, and data analysis
Strong strategic thinking skills and a solid understanding of business dynamics to align product initiatives with overall business objectives
Experience in building and managing high-performing product management teams, with business cases and metrics as proof of results
Strong communication skills, adaptable communication style for all settings, including the ability to confidently present to large groups
Exceptional time management and organizational skills for planning and executing both large and small projects and initiatives
Familiarity with consumer research, processes, and best practices
Intermediate/Advanced experience with Excel, including the ability to apply formulas to analyze data and trends
Intermediate/Advanced experience with the Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, & Teams
Benefits
Health & wellness benefits
Retirement
Time off
Employee discounts
Others
Company
United Sports Brands
A global leader in sports performance and protective products designed to help athletes perform at their personal best.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-11-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Sean Hargraves
DIRECTOR CREATIVE SERVICES / CD
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