Assistant Product Merchandising Manager, Travel and Men's
Description As the Assistant Global Product Manager for the Travel & Men's categories, you will report directly to the Senior Director and support the team under them in growing the categories to achieve the company sales and profit objectives. You will work closely with Design, PD, Sourcing and all Business Channels across regions. We work on site 4 days and remotely 1 day, weekly. Responsibilities: Category & Business Support
- Support the Travel and Men's Product Management team in the day-to-day execution of seasonal assortments and product line management.
- Maintain and update SKU set-ups and product information across systems with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Track product lifecycle status and changes to assortments to ensure timely updates and alignment with internal partners.
- Prepare selling recaps and insights to analyze best and slow sellers, highlighting key trends and opportunities.
- Assist in compiling product data for presentations, line reviews and business recaps.
- Support in creating feature and benefit summaries, collection overviews, and product launch materials.
- Participate in milestone meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items as directed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing and regional teams to ensure accurate and on-time deliverables.
- Coordinate samples for meetings, presentations, and marketing use.
- Support the team in communicating tactical product updates to cross-functional partners, including Design and Marketing.
- Input and track marketing project requests for product launch collateral, ensuring information is accurate and current.
Product & Market Research
- Conduct market and competitive research to help identify emerging trends, opportunities, and product gaps.
- Monitor competitor pricing, product launches, and merchandising strategies.
- Gather and organize insights that inform future product development discussions.
Operational Excellence
- Manage sample organization, shipment, and tracking to ensure availability for internal and external meetings.
- Fact-check product details across systems to ensure consistency and data integrity.
- Maintain assortment tools, reports, and meeting decks with precision and timeliness.
Competency Integration
- Demonstrate Analytical Rigor, Consumer Centricity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, and Effective Communication in daily work.
- Consistently apply product obsession and attention to detail in managing category initiatives.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-2 years of experience in product management/merchandising, preferably within the travel, men's bags and/or accessories consumer goods industry.
- Exceptional time management, organizational and planning skills are needed to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP (or comparable systems).
- Strong analytical skills with proven ability to translate data into insights and actions.
- Competency highlights: Analytical Rigor, Product Obsession, Collaboration, Consumer Focus and Adaptability.
Associate Benefits:
- Career pathing
- Work-life balance
- Training
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance with partial employer contributions, vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Disability Insurance, Supplemental Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, and commuter benefits.
- This role may have the opportunity to earn an annual target bonus based on several factors including Company and individual performance, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s bonus plan in effect from time to time. Details regarding the plan are outlined in each employee’s plan agreement.
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