Head of Product Line Management Sportstyle Footwear

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YOUR MISSION

· Lead, develop and inspire a team of Product Line Managers, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, objective setting and talent development.

· Drive the regional Footwear product strategy across North and Latin America, translating global brand direction into consumer-relevant and market-right product opportunities.

· Act as the voice of the North and Latin American consumer and marketplace within the global product organization, ensuring regional insights, cultural trends and account needs are reflected in future product direction.

· Lead the team in creating seasonal product strategies, line architectures and product briefs that balance global vision with regional consumer, channel and marketplace opportunities.

· Build strong partnerships with Merchandising, Sales, Design, Development and Marketing to ensure product strategies are aligned and executed effectively across the region.

· Guide the team through key seasonal milestones, ensuring clear direction, timely decision-making and excellence in product creation execution.

· Champion a deep understanding of consumer behavior, marketplace dynamics and competitive trends across North and Latin America to identify opportunities and inform product direction.

· Present product strategies, seasonal priorities and market opportunities to senior leadership, regional stakeholders and key wholesale partners.

· Drive strong collaboration with global Footwear teams to ensure regional opportunities are incorporated throughout the product creation process while maintaining alignment with global brand strategies.

· Ensure all product information, line plans and seasonal tools are maintained accurately and effectively within company systems and processes.

· Foster a consumer-first mindset and continuously evolve team capabilities, ways of working and organizational effectiveness to maximize impact across the region.

YOUR TALENT

· 10+ years of experience in Product Line Management, Merchandising, Product Creation or a related function within the footwear, sportswear or lifestyle industry.

· Proven experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.

· Deep understanding of North and Latin American consumers, marketplace dynamics and industry trends.

· Strong strategic, analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to translate consumer and marketplace insights into product opportunities.

· Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and regions.

· Experience working within complex global organisations and collaborating across multiple teams and markets.

· Passion for sportswear, streetwear, sport-fashion and consumer culture.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and seasonal timelines.

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Management or a related field preferred.

· Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $120,200 - $163,155 + Bonus + Benefits ​

( Benefit Summary Corporate ) ​

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.​

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employees worldwide.

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