Retail Product Manager

Pride Global/Russell Tobin & Associates is seeking a Retail Product Line Specialist to work for one of our top clients in Beaverton, OR.Apply today for consideration!Position: Retail Product Line SpecialistPay rate: $45/hr. to $48/hr. on W2Location: Beaverton, OR 97005Duration: Till Sep 30, 2025, with possible extensionWHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We're looking for an experienced and seasoned Product Line Manager for our NWSL Apparel business.This role will partner with the overall apparel product creation team, and drive process and strategy for the NWSL.We are looking for an individual that can establish, maintain, and cultivate key relationships with the teams, the league, and recognize consumer and competitive trends in key North American markets. The ideal candidate will be able to leverage athlete, consumer, and marketplace insights and translate them in impact product narratives that resonate at a local level.This candidate will lead and collaborate with a product team to deliver and showcase the most innovative and high-performance product in the industry for athletes as well as deliver a compelling retail assortment for consumers for the league's major moments. Analysis of current business (including bookings and sell-through by channel, country, GEO, style and color, etc.) will be expected.WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?If this is you, you'll be responsible for understanding the consumer, analyzing product and competitive trends in the team markets. You'll apply expert understanding of the product creation, delivery and pricing needs of consumers, key markets and channels to decision making. You'll be responsible for creating and communicating a vision for product Categories, driven through strong end-in-mind [story telling] and consumer-right product strategies. You'll also serve as the business spokesperson at key product creation meetings. You'll direct the team agreement of the product line, costing, and pricing needs of consumers, key markets and channels.You'll drive the execution of key initiatives. You'll be responsible for leading the product creation process through key interaction with product and graphic design, materials, tech design, merchandising, development, and operations. You'll be responsible for overseeing or creating presentations to sell-in the product. You'll be responsible for line planning and briefing to the appropriate style/SKU level to optimize productivity, margin, and revenue. In addition, you'll also develop, maintain and foster key relationships between the league, clubs, and Sports Marketing.WHAT WILL YOU BRING?Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field2 years' additional relevant experience in lieu of degree5 years' experience in relevant product-related rolesExpert Product Management and Merchandising skills and expert understanding of the product processStrong business orientation, analytical aptitude, and retail mathStrong business management experienceDemonstrated leadership capability, including ability to motivate, lead, negotiate and influenceAbility to travel up to 10% of timeHave a global sense of awareness. (Knowledge of current world events. Respect and appreciation for other cultures)Experience with Keynote, Adobe Suite, PowerPoint and ExcelDeep knowledge and understanding of athletes, marketplace and consumer landscape.A passion or interest in Global Football (Soccer) is a plusABOUT US:Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Created: 2025-02-15