PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
Gain and generate consumer and sport insights
Assist in executing the category direction
Work with all creation functions to deliver product concepts
Create ranges under supervision to achieve category goals
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the PM/SPM in preparing the range direction, in the second step start to manage range direction with the support of the superior
Understand and execute the product creation process according to calendar timelines
Work within cross-functional team to enable a smooth product creation process with an optimum product outcome
Analyse range performance
Build knowledge to be able to maintain product information systems according to process time-lines
Experience market, consumer and retailer needs to be able to create industry leading products
Help to prepare range presentations; in the second step present own ranges with guidelines of the superior with regards to structure and content
Support the creation team to implement given CtC (Concept to Consumer) direction for relevant ranges in partnership with CtC counterparts
Execute given projects within a discussed frame
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Develop relationships and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with
business unit and across other BU´s
cross-functional team ( Design, Development, CtC, Sportsmarketing, Materials, Costing, Planning)
markets and relevant key retailers
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Transport information clearly and effectively
Cooperate well and effectively to maintain trustful relationships
Ability to work and support others in a team environment
Plan daily working time effectively
Show analytical skills
Ability to travel
Passion for sports
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
College degree, preferably in marketing/business /textile/fashion
International mind-set, ideally study abroad
Min. one relevant internship, ideally one year relevant practical working experience
Fluent in English
PC skills (MS Office programs)