Sole Technology Inc – Product Manager etnies Girl/Sandals

Sole Technology, Inc.

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Position Title: Product Manager etnies Girl/Sandals

Department: Footwear

Times when growth is bad: 1) when it’s your waist size, 2) when it’s a zit, 3) when it’s the balance on your credit card. Times when growth is good: 1) when it’s your checking account, 2) when it’s your career, 3) when it’s a department at Sole Technology! Our solid lineup of brands and gear has propelled our company into an expansion unparalleled by anyone else in the industry. In plain English, we’ve got an opening in our footwear department for a Product Manager etnies Girl/Sandals. Check out the job description below to see if you fit the bill. Growth is good.

As Product Manager etnies Girl/Sandals you will be responsible but not limited to the following:

Execute the footwear product process for the categories according to the R&D Timelines
Build structured seasonal product strategies focused on the Surf Product Line tier with the Marketing Manager. Create line concepts for etnies Girls product line with involvement with the Marketing Manager. Developing on trend footwear for the skateboarding market and various segmentation tiers, producing the most quality footwear for the end consumer.
Strategically selected travel that builds working relationships with key retailers, consumers in focus groups and attending key company events.
Hold focus groups per season for feedback/input with team riders, sales-domestic and Intl., marketing, specific retailers and target consumers.
High degree of interaction w/consumers and Pro/Amateur athletes to get strategic insight for product.
Constant interaction on all aspect of product line plans, briefs, color palette, pricing, themes, graphics, and strategies with the Marketing Manager.
Communicate with category Footwear Product Designers and their Design and Development counterparts to make day-to-day product decisions.
Work with developer/departments on line schedules and adhere to the product calendar, ensuring that design and production teams are on track.
Working with designers, developers, agents/manufacturers, to co-ordinate and develop new materials, constructions, processes and procedures.
Develop product briefs that give the designers a clear idea of what needs to be developed for the particular season. (Function/styling for brand consumer segments, STI implementation, Pricing, Silhouette merchandising with Marketing Manager).
Responsible for getting product from concept to market – design, scheduling, line-building, and sample co-ordination for tech, photo, sales and CFM rounds (including pre-lines, focus groups, catalog production & sales meetings).
Work closely with etnies Team and Product Managers to strategize line building, share key resources, and cohesively communicate the etnies brand image through product offering.
Communicate the seasonal pricing goals of your line & maintain margins
Keep the category product line plans/SKU lists updated.
Inventory management, monthly buy and markdown process.
Working together with Art/Internet dept. on catalog development & production, films, flyers, hang tags and boxes keeping the brand image to date and differentiated throughout the etnies Girl’s Global footwear category.
Participation in Marketing planning and category planning process by informing the categories on their exclusive product mixes as it pertains to their account strategies/segmentation.
Preparation, Presentation and sample coordination for Global sales meetings.
Product Considerations: Pricing – Domestic/International, Competition, and Cycles. Distribution/Segmentation – Boutique & Department Store, Action, Action mainstream, Sporting Goods (Domestic & International). Competition – analysis – styling, colors, top sellers, and strategies. Sales analysis – reports on current Sole Technology selling patterns, colors, and styles. Understanding of fashion trends and direction through travel & research.

These are the qualifications you’ll need:

3-5 Years as a Product Manager/ Developer is required.
A Study in design/ Product Merchandising and experience in the Action Sports Industry are preferred.
Requires knowledge of Brand Management, Organizational awareness, Customer Knowledge, Influence Skills, Leadership Identity, and Visioning.
Skills required include use Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint at an Intermediate Level. Must have advanced skills with Photoshop and Illustrator.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: This is primarily a sedentary office classification and employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees have occasional exposure to irate customers, staff and public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. The position occasionally bends, stoops, reaches, pushes and pulls drawers to retrieve and file information and lifts and carries reports and records that typically weigh less than 20 pounds.

Sole Technology Inc. is an amazing, positive, and exciting place to work. Our mission is to inspire youth through a passionate commitment to authentic action sports brands. We offer a complete benefit package, paid time off, discounts on Sole Technology brands, and fun events throughout the year. All this in addition to a casual work environment and the knowledge that you work for the best company out there! If you’ve got the background qualifications we’re looking for and the attitude to succeed with our organization, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and salary history to one of the following:

EMAIL: employment@soletechnology.com
FAX: (949) 900-2771

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