Associate Product Line Manager, HOKA Apparel

 At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. 

Job Title: Associate Product Line Manager, HOKA Apparel

Reports to: Director, Product - HOKA Apparel

Location: Portland, OR (In-Office)

The Role

As the Associate Product Line Manager for HOKA Apparel, you will support the seasonal product line by taking a consumer-led approach. Under the leadership of the Apparel Product Director, you will be an integral part of the global product team, contributing to the growth and future of one of the world’s fastest-growing brands. This role offers an introduction to the product process and a significant growth opportunity.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Support the HOKA product team in creating seasonal range plans with a focus on growth and brand authenticity.
• Cultivate and execute ongoing consumer insight touchpoints to drive brief writing and product execution.
• Gain and provide market, consumer, and competitor insights for respective product categories to share with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising, and Marketing.
• Build and maintain tools to facilitate cross-functional communication.
• Ensure clear and concise brand messaging internally for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of creation, open communication, critical analysis, and action to drive product direction.
• Coordinate product review and input sessions with athletes and merchandising to ensure constant feedback.
• Collaborate with design, product development, costing, and materials teams to build products that meet intent and margin expectations.
• Support and actively participate in seasonal go-to-market meetings, trade shows, and sales meetings.
• Manage sample sets and communicate between sales, product, merchandising, and marketing teams.

Who You Are

• 1-3 years of related experience in retail, sales, marketing, product line management, merchandising, product development, or design.
• Passion for creating performance and style-driven apparel.
• Ability to learn on the fly and absorb new processes and approaches.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Diplomatic approach in working across varied levels of project stakeholders.
• Experience resolving complex problems with a can-do attitude.
• Experience designing and delivering compelling presentations for small and large audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We'll Give You

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
   

Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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