Category Manager, Snow

Position Summary: The Category Manager, Giro Snow is responsible for driving the end-to-end product creation process, creating global lines for your given product segments. You will develop iconic and long-lifecycle seasonal styles by working cross-functionally with the design and development teams to create innovative product roadmaps while keeping seasonal projects on calendar (Innovation Trail), championing the PLM process (Centric), managing samples for meetings/tradeshows, building marketing/catalog insights, presenting products to global teams, and assisting in regional sales meetings. In addition, you will establish control-related standards and procedures that will serve as the foundation of Giro's product creation process. You will be interacting with global and regional teams daily to ensure Giro leads the globe in Snow helmets and goggles.This position reports to the VP of Merchandising and allows you the flexibility to work from your home office 2 days a week and out of our Irvine, CA office 3 days a week.Essential Functions of this Role:Lead the product creation process with clear product vision, which blends Giro's DNA & regional needs with the higher strategic objectives and growth initiatives.Collaborate and build seasonal product lines that meet goals across architecture, design, costing, and brand with specific regional requirements.Act as the primary interface across functions and departments for the product team, servicing needs and communication across Design, Sourcing, Development, and Marketing. Execute and manage the product creation process from brief-handoff to sales-meeting while adhering to the designated calendar milestones. Maintain all product information systems as needed. Manage all operational tasks (in relation to ownership of the product line) including PLM systems management, creation of the Visual Line Plan, product fittings, wear testing, and sample management.Execute on the key product initiatives and correlated investments to hit seasonal revenue targets, including corresponding financial margin initiatives. Determine target costs, deliveries, and projections to represent the global line needs.Stay connected to the competitive landscape and be able to benchmark perceived value to ensure Giro is creating unique competitive advantages.Actively listen to all members of the cross-functional team to ensure that feedback is properly integrated.Create seasonal product briefs and develop 5-year roadmaps through expert knowledge of segment-specific products. Present seasonal line offering at all major product creation milestones and guiding global and regional assortments.Provide content and information to Marketing and Sales teams that allow execution of all global sell-in & sell-through tools for the category. Articulate clear product positioning, product segmentation, and product line objectives.Provide relevant product-related content and information for the seasonal catalog as well as product packaging needs, managing all copy in PLM to ensure accuracy.Validate and execute all divisional SMU requests presented by Sales teams. Partner with Development in costing optimization and Sales for pricing strategies. Possess an understanding of production timelines and minimums.Exhibit strong leadership skills to motivate, guide, influence and coach teammates and cross-functional partners to make Giro products the best in the world and fuel global growth.Competencies:Motivated and goal-orientedStrong analytical skillsOrganizedPassion for product, high energy, strong leadership skillsEffective communication and speaking skillsCredible knowledge of consumer trends and market dynamicsTeam PlayerAbility to effectively create and manage processesAbility to succeed in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, team-oriented environmentStrong business orientation and computing skillsSupervisory Responsibilities:Dotted-line management of PLM (Product Line Manager)Work Environment:• Minimum 3 days/week in Headquarters (Irvine, California) with travel and work in Giro Snow office (Park City, Utah) Remote work (Monday and Friday unless in-office meetings are required)Minimum Education and Experience Required:•5 + years of experience in product management/development/merchandising•Preferably a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering or related field•Strong decision maker with ability to deal with ambiguity and conflict resolution •Effective communicator and presenter with strong leadership skills •Technologically proficient in Microsoft and Adobe Suites on Mac or PC platforms•Ability to grasp and learn new platforms, concepts, and programs quickly•Versed in fashion, color, and trend analysis •Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, and computing skills •Ability to effectively create and manage processes•Must be extremely organized and able to work within a matrix organization •Self-starter who excels with minimal if any direct supervision as required•Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, team-oriented environmentPhysical Demands:•May be required to work more than 8 hours during a workday•Sitting for extended periods of time•Significant manual dexterity for keying in data for extended periods of timeExpected Hours of Work:•May be required to work more than 8 hours during a workday•May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidaysTravel:•Some travel is required for international sales meetings, trade shows, advisory, or development tripsWork Authorization/ Security Clearance:•Valid passportOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Created: 2025-01-14