Director Product Management, Apparel & Accessories , Originals (LTD)
adidas, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
Recognize sport, lifestyle, consumer, & cultural insights – especially those uniquely relevant to women & diverse communities
Heavily influence overall Originals L.A. Apparel & Accessories product category direction and drive its implementation across product development, creation, & life cycle franchise management
Evolve strategies to tactical plans for effective consumer and cultural adoption
Steer a cross‑functional product creation team to deliver the category vision, capitalizing on white‑space opportunities
Lead and develop the Apparel & Accessories category team and cross‑functional colleagues
Support the Footwear category team across head‑to‑toe collections and range plans across women’s and unisex lifestyle collections
Key Responsibilities
Manage a team and develop their functional and social skills using available resources to create a top performing Originals L.A. Apparel & Accessories team
Set and manage strategic Apparel & Accessories category direction; ensure cross‑functional alignment across key KPIs, i.e. margin, sell‑thru, ideal range size, net sales, market share, etc.
Identify new business opportunities to drive innovation and / or commerciality across key consumer segments and retail channels
Develop an "Win As One" within the team to ensure smooth cooperation with cross‑functional departments across Design, Development, Merchandising, Sales, & Brand Communications
Have full understanding of the product creation process to drive it forward
Be a role model for all team members by co‑developing and sharing strategic direction and the product creation process best practices
Show leadership through living the brand values while fostering an empathetic and strong performance culture
Challenge the cross‑functional team to ensure creation of industry leading products and optimized operational models
Analyse and report category business performance to ensure achievement of category KPIs
Positively represent the category both internally and externally
Work with the CtC (Concept to Consumer), Brand Marketing, Culture Marketing, and Sports Marketing teams throughout the season to define strategic product marketing & franchise direction and Talent involvement when needed
Be a competent partner for category and ranging discussions with markets, sales leads, and retailers
Define projects to optimize category performance and steer to conclusion
Build an understanding of product information systems and interdependent internal functions to align on timelines and creation milestones
Authorities
Personnel managed – yes Budget managed – no
Key Relationships
Steer a strong relationship and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with Apparel & Accessories category across all functions, including alignment with other categories and creation centers, when applicable
Cross‑functional team (Design, Development, CtC, Materials, Costing, Planning)
Markets and relevant key retailers
Originals Apparel and Footwear global leads
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Manage a team to create industry leading products
Inspire, coach and lead; set framework for performance and growth
In‑depth knowledge of respective product category
Advanced analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented, strong business orientation
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
Lateral thinking and challenge status quo
Profound consumer, market, and retail knowledge…especially unique needs and interests of female & diverse consumers
Step up to conflicts and work towards a diplomatic solution
Cooperate effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships
Ability to travel
Passion for sports, women’s fashion & lifestyle category, streetwear, music & culture
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
College degree, preferably in marketing/business/textile/fashion
Minimum of 7 years Product Marketing experience with Apparel, Accessories, & Footwear or comparable lifestyle product creation background
Experience in managing and developing direct reports
Strong leadership skills
Experience in trade or sales is helpful
Strong understanding of North American & global streetwear, athleisure, & fashion industry & trends
PC skills (MS Office programs & related Project Management tools)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
Adidas offers robust and progressive medical benefits with HSA, FSA options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption support, short and long‑term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee‑paid coverage. Employees can enroll in adidas’ 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full‑time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount 0.4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $161,000 - $225,000. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in‑person presentation, in‑office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, California.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
Company Culture & Values
COURAGE:
Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
OWNERSHIP:
Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow‑through.
INNOVATION:
Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY:
Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY:
Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT:
Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. Culture starts with people, it starts with you. By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.
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Heavily influence overall Originals L.A. Apparel & Accessories product category direction and drive its implementation across product development, creation, & life cycle franchise management
Evolve strategies to tactical plans for effective consumer and cultural adoption
Steer a cross‑functional product creation team to deliver the category vision, capitalizing on white‑space opportunities
Lead and develop the Apparel & Accessories category team and cross‑functional colleagues
Support the Footwear category team across head‑to‑toe collections and range plans across women’s and unisex lifestyle collections
Key Responsibilities
Manage a team and develop their functional and social skills using available resources to create a top performing Originals L.A. Apparel & Accessories team
Set and manage strategic Apparel & Accessories category direction; ensure cross‑functional alignment across key KPIs, i.e. margin, sell‑thru, ideal range size, net sales, market share, etc.
Identify new business opportunities to drive innovation and / or commerciality across key consumer segments and retail channels
Develop an "Win As One" within the team to ensure smooth cooperation with cross‑functional departments across Design, Development, Merchandising, Sales, & Brand Communications
Have full understanding of the product creation process to drive it forward
Be a role model for all team members by co‑developing and sharing strategic direction and the product creation process best practices
Show leadership through living the brand values while fostering an empathetic and strong performance culture
Challenge the cross‑functional team to ensure creation of industry leading products and optimized operational models
Analyse and report category business performance to ensure achievement of category KPIs
Positively represent the category both internally and externally
Work with the CtC (Concept to Consumer), Brand Marketing, Culture Marketing, and Sports Marketing teams throughout the season to define strategic product marketing & franchise direction and Talent involvement when needed
Be a competent partner for category and ranging discussions with markets, sales leads, and retailers
Define projects to optimize category performance and steer to conclusion
Build an understanding of product information systems and interdependent internal functions to align on timelines and creation milestones
Authorities
Personnel managed – yes Budget managed – no
Key Relationships
Steer a strong relationship and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with Apparel & Accessories category across all functions, including alignment with other categories and creation centers, when applicable
Cross‑functional team (Design, Development, CtC, Materials, Costing, Planning)
Markets and relevant key retailers
Originals Apparel and Footwear global leads
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Manage a team to create industry leading products
Inspire, coach and lead; set framework for performance and growth
In‑depth knowledge of respective product category
Advanced analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented, strong business orientation
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
Lateral thinking and challenge status quo
Profound consumer, market, and retail knowledge…especially unique needs and interests of female & diverse consumers
Step up to conflicts and work towards a diplomatic solution
Cooperate effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships
Ability to travel
Passion for sports, women’s fashion & lifestyle category, streetwear, music & culture
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
College degree, preferably in marketing/business/textile/fashion
Minimum of 7 years Product Marketing experience with Apparel, Accessories, & Footwear or comparable lifestyle product creation background
Experience in managing and developing direct reports
Strong leadership skills
Experience in trade or sales is helpful
Strong understanding of North American & global streetwear, athleisure, & fashion industry & trends
PC skills (MS Office programs & related Project Management tools)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
Adidas offers robust and progressive medical benefits with HSA, FSA options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption support, short and long‑term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee‑paid coverage. Employees can enroll in adidas’ 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full‑time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount 0.4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $161,000 - $225,000. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in‑person presentation, in‑office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, California.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
Company Culture & Values
COURAGE:
Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
OWNERSHIP:
Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow‑through.
INNOVATION:
Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY:
Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY:
Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT:
Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. Culture starts with people, it starts with you. By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.
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