Associate Product Manager

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Support the Category Management team in establishing & implementing the innovation & seasonal category plans through the global GTM process.

• Support in entering global product architecture within our PLM systems to provide seasonal line planning information & briefing collateral for Footwear, Equipment and Accessories.

• Support the briefing of seasonal & innovation models/assortments that provide credible and informative intel (consumer / marketplace / industry / metric).

• Maintain data accuracy & integrity of the global line plans. Work closely with functional counterparts, such as Category, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing & Demand Planning teams to ensure data in all internal systems retain high levels of integrity, timeliness & consistency.

• Cultivate strong relationships with Global Merchandising connections across our priority markets (NAM, EMEA & Japan).

• Support the Category Management team in ‘Athlete Services’ and ‘on-boarding’ of the elite athlete boot program.

• Support in the provision of related industry (market, competitor landscaping), consumer & customer insights that can translate into an effective seasonal informant for both Design & Development functions.

• Provide ancillary creative software management support within key seasonal GTM (go-to-market) gates.

• Support the category team within ancillary functional projects (testing and validation, competitor benchmarking, presentation material, sample management, athlete servicing and on-boarding)

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Previous experience within Product Management or Merchandising environment is preferred.

• Prior experience in data management systems.

• Preferable to have familiarity with Adobe suite software (InDesign, Illustrator).

• Organised with high-level project management skills and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

• Engaging and impactful presentation abilities essential.

• High level of communication capability.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Problem solving attitude.

• Respectful with good influencing and negotiation skills.

• Domestic and International travel required.

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

• Private Medical Insurance

• Dental Scheme

• Pension Scheme

• Flexible Working Hours (07:00 – 10:00 start, 15:00 -18:00 finish)

• Hybrid working (3 days on-site)

• 25 days Annual Leave per year

• Life Insurance

• On Site Gym

• Employee Discount

• Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for four weeks per year

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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