Head Product Line Management Footwear & Apparel
Core
Leading the Footwear & Apparel product line for the India market, driving strategy, assortment alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to meet market needs.
Role type
Senior Product Line Manager (Footwear & Apparel)
Builds
Apparel and footwear collections for the India market
Domain
Sports industry, Fashion/Lifestyle, Retail
Deliverable
Product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Product costing, Market analysis, Cross-functional collaboration, Presentation skills, Negotiation, Analytical skills, English fluency
Preferred skills
Graduate studies in Business/Sports Management, 15+ years in Business Development/Sales/Marketing/Merchandising, 5+ years leading teams, Knowledge of agile methods, MS-Office proficiency, Sport industry trends awareness, India consumer insight
Technologies
MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Set strategic priorities and allocate resources, Manage and develop the India PLM team, Coordinate with merchandising, design, and development teams, Drive organizational strategy and product costing, Present strategies to key accounts and partners, Oversee KPI reporting, Travel for market research and factory visits
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate