Product Line Manager, Apparel - Brooks
Washington, WA
About the Job
Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
· Runner First
We act in the best interest of the runner
· Word is Bond
We do what we say we’ll do
· Champion Heart
We give our all in everything we do
· There is no “I” in Run
We stay generous with our humanity
· Keep Moving
We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.
Your Job:
Product excellence is at the heart of Brooks’ success. Achieving a leadership position in the marketplace requires innovative thinking and the ability to inspire all product creation shareholders. The primary focus of the Product Line Management (PLM) team is to meet the unique apparel product needs of all who run. The PLM Team is the ‘authority’ on the consumer mindset, motivations, product needs/wants, and shopping behaviors.
The Product Line Manager is responsible for the seasonal direction of Brooks performance apparel and product expertise while monitoring the processes through ongoing interaction with internal and external cross-functional teams. From brief to commercialization, the PLM provides product expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the consumer, competitive landscape, trends, and innovation. You will foster a collaborative work relationship with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Footwear counterparts. This position reports to and works closely with the Director, Apparel Product Management & Merchandising.
Source : Brooks