Senior Specialist - Apparel Product Manager Collaborations & SMU
In short
The world’s fastest-growing sports brand is seeking an experienced Apparel Product Manager to work with our SMU, Special Projects and Brand collaborations team. This role will work on conceptualizing and executing exciting new special projects within the apparel landscape to further authenticate the brand. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful launch of new products, as well as manage ongoing collaborations with external partners. You will have a keen eye for emerging trends, strong project management skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional products that delight our customers.
Your Mission
- Managing the global Special Projects collection in close collaboration with Design and Development teams as well as external partners and brands.
- Your in-depth knowledge and passion for apparel & fashion as well as sportswear and its product landscape will help you to develop and drive business plans that are in line with our apparel strategy while meeting the consumer’s needs.
- Manage product launches to ensure business opportunities are identified and maximized based on the needs of our consumers globally.
- Your role consists of monitoring all the strategic analysis processes of the special projects and collaborations apparel collections and ensuring full alignment with the Go-To-Market plan by partnering with our Sales & Marketing teams and participating in major presentations, milestones and launches.
- Collaborate with external partners and make sure information is distributed, aligned and taken into the creation process where relevant
- Gathering and analyzing all data and future trends, including attending trade shows and market visits, to initiate the seasonal kick-off, working with your team to validate and input marketplace product data.
- Manage margin, cost and pricing to ensure maximum efficiency while achieving our financial goals.
About the company
CH-8005 Zürich / Zürich
