Product Line Manager, Padel

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.

What You'll Do

The Product Line Manager , Padel is at the heart of developing Wilson equipment as the leader of our Padel product creation process. The Product Line Manager will understand the competitive landscape and be capable of translating consumer needs into a cohesive, compelling, and profitable product assortment that inspires athletes and enthusiasts. This position is responsible for all product creation aspects from initial idea phase to commercialization for the product on a global basis. This role will lead day to day range planning details with an innovation mindset, working directly with Innovation, Graphics/Design team, Sourcing, Consumer Marketing, Commercial Management, Sales and our key global markets.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:

• Identify category growth opportunities and new market product potential.
• Maintain a multi-year plan to support our key accounts within the category, both in traditional channels and online accounts.
• Ensure the concept to market process is managed effectively within the category day to day to support key timeline and decision points during development.
• Provide approval for key collateral such as product specifications, catalogs, samples, packaging, promotions, and merchandising.
• Promote and ensure a collaborative cross-team cultur e
• Deliver effective and inspirational product presentations to our markets, the sales and key customers around the world.
• Drive consumer insights knowledge during the design process. Continually validate product concept, design, and solutions with consumers.
• Identifying and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors in order to gain a competitive advantage
• Develop knowledge of online and retail trends (all distribution channels) in our key markets.
• Develop a seasonal range plan in collaboration with business leaders that delivers against the category objectives of gross sales, product margin, SKU efficiency and market share.
• Understand and drive actions supporting the financial expectations of the category, including but not limited to: net sales, margins, product costs, range positioning, and SKU rationalization
• Maintain internal product development management tools, providing accurate information to development, sourcing and capacity planning
• Participate in business planning meetings when required (BP1 and/or BP2) and deploys the regional toolbox after Global CB Provide support for regional and local sales launch meetings.
• Responsible for the development of the full line construct, consumer insights and the product brief. Specifically responsible for generating the consumer insights while keeping our distribution (Wilson.com, traditional wholesale and emerging consumer access) points in mind . Ultimately, like any other category, the performance and design of our products need to inspire the target consumer.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Sourcing, Supply, R&D, Commercial and Marketing counterparts to arrive at product mix details – pricing, positioning, promotion, supply, etc.
• Support Marketing with product descriptions, technologies, and messaging.
• Building Channel Right Assortments (CRAs) with the consumer in mind and target retail price positioning as part of our Idea to Consumer (I2C) process.

What We're Looking For

This role requires a B achelor's degree plus 3-5 years of experience in product management/development of hard goods for a high-end brand (sports industry is a plus) or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Plus, The Following Skills

• Ability to work autonomously with limited direction and foster for growth
• Ability to gain a full understanding of price/value relationship of each product
• Negotiation and deal closing open-minded, team-oriented networker personality
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach to work
• Experience with overseas markets is a plus.
• Proven ability to understand consumers & markets and translate those needs into the product and business strategies.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• Strong knowledge of competitors and their products with understanding of the needs in overseas markets
• Positive attitude and motivation to constantly challenge the status quo
• Driver’s license
• Consumer-centric and eager to support seamless consumer experience within OC approach
• Ability to understand the technical features, end use, and performance benefits of the product
• Must be comfortable in a fluid and evolving organization with a highly collaborative work style
• Fluent in English, additional languages an asset
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the curiosity to think differently and create new opportunities
• Skill in guiding the overall process of building a product from concept to delivery
• In depth knowledge of the retail landscape for Racquet Sports/ Padel
• Excellent presentation skills in both small and large group settings

What We'll Provide

We offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including:

• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Life insurance
• Education reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Team-building outings
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax transit discounts

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.