Product Line Manager, Apparel

Posted:
8/23/2024, 8:21:15 AM

Location(s):
Washington, United States ⋅ Seattle, Washington, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
 
Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
 
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
 
·       Runner First  
We act in the best interest of the runner
 
·       Word is Bond 
We do what we say we’ll do
 
·       Champion Heart  
We give our all in everything we do  
 
·       There is no “I” in Run
We stay generous with our humanity
 
·       Keep Moving
We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!
 
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   

Your Job:
 
Product excellence is at the heart of Brooks’ success. Achieving a leadership position in the marketplace requires innovative thinking and the ability to inspire all product creation shareholders. The primary focus of the Product Line Management (PLM) team is to meet the unique apparel product needs of all who run. The PLM Team is the ‘authority’ on the consumer mindset, motivations, product needs/wants, and shopping behaviors.
 
The Product Line Manager is responsible for the seasonal direction of Brooks performance apparel and product expertise while monitoring the processes through ongoing interaction with internal and external cross-functional teams. From brief to commercialization, the PLM provides product expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the consumer, competitive landscape, trends, and innovation. You will foster a collaborative work relationship with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Footwear counterparts. This position reports to and works closely with the Director, Apparel Product Management & Merchandising.
Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $84,210 - $126,367 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Other:
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!  
Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.  
Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
Bonus- in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.   
Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
Location- You will spend 3 per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), honorable discharge or military status, protected citizen status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained guide dog by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.