QBP Brands Product Manager I

What you will do:

The QBP Brands Product Manager I is responsible for collaboratively defining product strategy and product line and on time product development of the assigned product lines. This role will be within the QBP Brands softgood category with a focus on proprietary brand (Salsa, Surly, MSW, All-City) bike bags. Working in collaboration with the brand team(s) and Product Development organization, the QBP Brands Product Manager I will lead development from concept to on time delivery of the bag category. Organizational/Reporting Structure: This is a full-time position and reports to the QBP Brands Category Manager

The QBP Brands Product Manager I's main things are:

1. Creates Product Vision/Strategy of the proprietary brand bag category collaboratively and with direction

2. Executes Product Development in collaboration with cross-functional teams

3. Product execution and systems compliance including:

• Execute upon the proprietary brands' bag category via product development objectives, strategies, and plans in alignment with the business objectives and strategies
• Responsible for all facets of the product including the product itself, packaging, and instructions
• Responsible for contributing to a three-year vision for the proprietary brand bag category incollaboration with QBP Brand Product Director and Category Manager.
• Responsible for identifying Research and Development initiatives and collaborating towardoutcomes that Advance Bike-Kind
• Responsible for leading proprietary bag category product execution from start to finish from writing product conceptdocumentation to making the product orderable including management of material numberlifecycle
• Plan, manage, and coordinate all development projects for the proprietary brand bag category (communication and coordination amongst all functional areas and brands is key)
• Manages and maintains the product Line Plan for the proprietary brand bag category to the communicateproduct line directly across the organization
• Responsible for working with Supply Chain, Product Safety and Compliance, and Development Teams to develop and meet expectations for qualification and quality assurance
• Conduct pre-costing and ROI exercises to ensure developments meet brand margin standards
• Collaborates with category manager on product line direction for the proprietary brand bag category
• Collaborates with category manager and sales to establish product margin goals and market opportunity for product initiatives
• Collaborates with purchasing, sales and business management teams on planning forecast
• Collaborates with go-to-market teams on the product name and packaging needs
• Collaborate with Project Management to establish a development calendar for planned projects
• Collaborates with category management on product line direction and brand margin targets
• Collaborates with QBP Brand Product Director, Category Manager, and Supply Chain onSourcing strategy
• Present key bag category product initiatives to internal and external customers
• Track industry and consumer trends to plan market-forward product initiatives that are desirable and competitive for all stakeholders
• Proactively manages product lifecycles by aligning knowledge of industry trends with brandsales data and product line priorities
• Identifies new needs related to product development and works collaboratively with SupplyChain on new supplier qualification and selection
• Consistently improve overall product range and individual product details each model year
• Scope and participate in negotiation with potential and existing suppliers
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Represent QBP with integrity
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• A passion for cycling
• Understanding of the diverse cycling marketplaces, distribution channels, and consumers
• 1-5 years of relevant product management or creation experience
• Prior knowledge and experience within softgoods, preferably bags
• Strong business acumen including financial analysis and retail math skills
• Ability and desire to test product (bags), or identify individuals who will
• A strong desire to learn from others
• Exceptional communication skills with a collaborative spirit
• Ability to balance strategic planning with detailed task-level execution
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in different phases of development
• Practice and exhibit high self-awareness
• Domestic and International travel required 10-20% of weeks annually depending on responsibilities. Possession of a valid driver's license is required. Must be eligible to obtain international travel documents.
• Able to use phone and computer extensively on a daily basis

Modeling QBP Core Values:

• Act with integrity

• Be a true partner

• Create something special

• Deliver greatness

• Keep the customer first

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)