Associate Category Manager - Lifestyle

September 29, 2025

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About the position

Responsibilities

Support execution of seasonal brand & category objectives.
Assist product line planning, product briefing, and project/system management.
Facilitate landmark presentations and cross-functional collaboration.
Master product creation lifecycle, ensuring product intent, costing targets & timelines are being met.
Become an expert in the lifestyle consumer, competitor landscape, and marketplace.
Analyze historical & real-time performance data using an insight-to-action approach.
Develop visual aids to identify new opportunities & apply findings.
Sharpen go-to-market through product naming, product copy briefing & editing, and communicate updates to product or timing.

Requirements

0-2 years product line management experience, preferably footwear.
Strong organizational skills & attention to detail and deadlines, experience with PLM system management is a plus.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; works collaboratively.
Understanding of footwear construction and storytelling.
Passion for understanding consumer culture and market trends with a high taste-level.
Curiosity to understand new ideas and opportunities with a willingness to confidently express viewpoints.
Eager to enhance analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
Ability to travel.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off.
Employee assistance program.
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match.
Company incentive program.
Flexible work schedule.

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