Product Line Manager- Footwear

Key Objectives:

• Develop collection and Go-to-Market strategies for assigned product lines
• Closely collaborate with global Product Line Management team based in HQ, Germany to comprehend product strategies and deliver against global KPI’s and implement these locally
• Cooperate with local Merchandising, Design and Development to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Drive the product creation process based on the seasonal calendar
• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level and specific for the Indian market as well as analyze forecasts and sales data
• Present the product lines to local partners and key accounts
• Plan, coordinate and final check of the instore date/product flow
• Check the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support

Eligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies:

• University degree in Business, fashion management or Marketing
• Minimum 3-5 years of international Footwear experience abroad or in a similar position with a top tier international sports company
• Very good knowledge and passion for the sport, consumer trends as well as the sportswear market in India
• Very strong analytical skills, overall business orientation
• Very good verbal and written language skills in English
• Excellent communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Ability to work independently
• Initiative, energy, passion, eye for details, confident and looking for daily challenges in an international environment
• Teamplayer mentality.
• Initiative, energy, passion, eye for details, confident and looking for daily challenges in an international environment.