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Overview:
Located in Boston, MA, the Product Manager-Game Day Apparel will have complete ownership of the Warrior game day apparel line for lacrosse, hockey and new sporting categories for Warrior. A focus on NCAA, High School, Club & Summer uniforms, sideline and rink side apparel and game day accessories.
Responsibilities:
- Create and implement yearly on field product concepts and packages
- Management of manufacturing partners (Alleson, OT, etc) on design, delivery and innovation
- Primary contact for brand partner game day needs (MLL & Team Reps)
- Cross functional leadership expectations by building product systems with protective and performance apparel, innovation sharing with Warrior in line apparel
Product Development
- Work with inside and outside designers to establish design criteria. Complete a thorough design brief for each product.
- Obtain feedback on new products by coordinating testing sessions
- Coordinate testing and approval samples for various new components
- Conduct focus group meetings to determine key product features, functions and benefits
- Work with vendors on seeing the design through to the finished product stage
Negotiation
- When possible, negotiate exclusivity agreements with vendors
- Aid in negotiation of finished product prices with vendors
- Aid in negotiation of delivery timelines with vendors (both raw materials and finished products)
Sales
- Partner with sales and Alleson to create game day incentive sales programs
- Act as a sales support member by giving product presentations to key accounts
- Present to key buying groups in Canada and the US and coordinate any SMU/custom program if required
- Present and educate internal dept’s. on your product line
Marketing
- Perform a yearly competitive analysis by category
- Define the product line in terms of market opportunities, key price points, required specifications, etc.
- Define the features and benefits for your product line for catalog and advertising
Systems
- Partner with IT/Digital to create an on line uniform builder/customizer
- Coordinate product codes and descriptions
- Provide Accounting with product FOB’s and supplier information
- Aid in inputting product forecasts
Miscellaneous
- Help returns dept. with consumer direct calls regarding product questions or warranty situations
- Merchandised trade show booths
- Attend various grass roots events as a form of market research
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
5-7 years of uniform experience preferred or high functioning apparel background
Understanding of player needs
Excellent Communication and Organizational skills |
| | Company | | Warrior – US | Job Code | | State or Province | | Massachusetts | | |
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