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Posted : Wednesday, September 13, 2023 01:36 PM
At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives.
On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today! OVERVIEW: The Manager – Business Development – Softlines drives and manages the strategic plan for the DICK’s Sporting Goods span of control for brands in apparel, footwear and accessories.
In this role the Manager leads the development of trend right product, from idea to final delivery, that meets or exceeds the expectations of our athletes.
Through collaboration with cross-functional partners in Merchandising, Design, Strategic Sourcing teams and with guidance and alignment from the Director of Product Management (SL) it is the responsibility of the PM to drive the line planning process for upcoming seasons.
The Manager delivers against their key category metrics and helps lead process improvement across all PM functions.
The ideal candidate is a passionate expert in consumer behavior, has a taste level and can translate macro level trends into brand right business decisions and product offerings.
It is critical that any candidate for the Product Manager role has the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and has excellent communication skills.
In addition, the ideal candidate can balance both strategic thinking and applicable execution.
In this role, candidates are expected to speak to both long-term goals and daily details of their business category seamlessly.
Manages Brand/Product Vision & Execute Strategy Manage and communicate the vision for the product or brand in their span control, business decisions should be rooted in analysis, trend awareness and consumer insights.
Identify and research new product that will enable the organization to achieve its short and long-term strategic, market share and revenue goals.
Integrate findings into seasonal strategies and quantify the size of the opportunity.
Demonstrate a high level of analytical thinking and attention to detail with strong aptitude in business acumen, margin management and forecasting methodology; translate business analysis to execute the strategic vision for your product/brand.
Drive Operational Excellence Manages the line planning process for product/category.
Approve seasonal collection to ensure that product matches key themes and messages, big ideas by shop and flow.
Hold direct reports accountable for managing the Time and Action calendar.
Ensure status updates are provided regularly.
Anticipates issues and proactively leads team to solutions.
Drive accountability across teams to deliver to the financial targets throughout the product lifecycle.
Provide direction on initial costing requirements to meet or exceed margin targets.
Ensure weekly analysis of business results define the root cause of success or risk.
Hold direct/indirect reports accountable to provide meaningful insights that can drive action plans.
Responsible for delivering key financial results ( Sales / Margin / Turn ) and other operational metrics with key internal business partners.
Responsible for recapping and finalizing program and style placements.
Exhibit Trend Awareness Act as a subject matter expert for market trends for span of control, including shifts in consumer behavior, style elements (fabric, print, pattern, color), cultural/lifestyle awareness and the competitive landscape.
Leverage concept team to assess and analyze trend reports to assist in researching white space opportunities that align to the seasonal direction for the brand Manage consumer research initiatives, including market trips, tradeshow attendance and competitive shopping.
Seek inspiration from aspirational brands, then turn insights into actionable product translations that are right for areas of responsibility.
Manage & Develop Talent: Supervise and provide guidance to teammates on projects and deliverables, holding teammate accountable to deadlines.
This includes organizing and monitoring workload to ensure priority deliverables are fast tracked.
Provide direct reports with timely and regular feedback to support teammate development/ growth in role.
Train and mentor new hires into roles by sharing experience, knowledge and best practices.
Drive talent selection process for open direct report positions; Ensure all direct reports are appropriately trained and on-boarded.
Education Requirement Level of Education Bachelor's Degree Experience Requirement Level of Experience 5 – 7 Years List Specific Areas of Experience 5 – 7 years of related experience QUALIFICATIONS:
On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today! OVERVIEW: The Manager – Business Development – Softlines drives and manages the strategic plan for the DICK’s Sporting Goods span of control for brands in apparel, footwear and accessories.
In this role the Manager leads the development of trend right product, from idea to final delivery, that meets or exceeds the expectations of our athletes.
Through collaboration with cross-functional partners in Merchandising, Design, Strategic Sourcing teams and with guidance and alignment from the Director of Product Management (SL) it is the responsibility of the PM to drive the line planning process for upcoming seasons.
The Manager delivers against their key category metrics and helps lead process improvement across all PM functions.
The ideal candidate is a passionate expert in consumer behavior, has a taste level and can translate macro level trends into brand right business decisions and product offerings.
It is critical that any candidate for the Product Manager role has the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and has excellent communication skills.
In addition, the ideal candidate can balance both strategic thinking and applicable execution.
In this role, candidates are expected to speak to both long-term goals and daily details of their business category seamlessly.
Manages Brand/Product Vision & Execute Strategy Manage and communicate the vision for the product or brand in their span control, business decisions should be rooted in analysis, trend awareness and consumer insights.
Identify and research new product that will enable the organization to achieve its short and long-term strategic, market share and revenue goals.
Integrate findings into seasonal strategies and quantify the size of the opportunity.
Demonstrate a high level of analytical thinking and attention to detail with strong aptitude in business acumen, margin management and forecasting methodology; translate business analysis to execute the strategic vision for your product/brand.
Drive Operational Excellence Manages the line planning process for product/category.
Approve seasonal collection to ensure that product matches key themes and messages, big ideas by shop and flow.
Hold direct reports accountable for managing the Time and Action calendar.
Ensure status updates are provided regularly.
Anticipates issues and proactively leads team to solutions.
Drive accountability across teams to deliver to the financial targets throughout the product lifecycle.
Provide direction on initial costing requirements to meet or exceed margin targets.
Ensure weekly analysis of business results define the root cause of success or risk.
Hold direct/indirect reports accountable to provide meaningful insights that can drive action plans.
Responsible for delivering key financial results ( Sales / Margin / Turn ) and other operational metrics with key internal business partners.
Responsible for recapping and finalizing program and style placements.
Exhibit Trend Awareness Act as a subject matter expert for market trends for span of control, including shifts in consumer behavior, style elements (fabric, print, pattern, color), cultural/lifestyle awareness and the competitive landscape.
Leverage concept team to assess and analyze trend reports to assist in researching white space opportunities that align to the seasonal direction for the brand Manage consumer research initiatives, including market trips, tradeshow attendance and competitive shopping.
Seek inspiration from aspirational brands, then turn insights into actionable product translations that are right for areas of responsibility.
Manage & Develop Talent: Supervise and provide guidance to teammates on projects and deliverables, holding teammate accountable to deadlines.
This includes organizing and monitoring workload to ensure priority deliverables are fast tracked.
Provide direct reports with timely and regular feedback to support teammate development/ growth in role.
Train and mentor new hires into roles by sharing experience, knowledge and best practices.
Drive talent selection process for open direct report positions; Ensure all direct reports are appropriately trained and on-boarded.
Education Requirement Level of Education Bachelor's Degree Experience Requirement Level of Experience 5 – 7 Years List Specific Areas of Experience 5 – 7 years of related experience QUALIFICATIONS:
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