On - Head of Accessories Product Manager - Zürich

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Product Strategy

In short

This role will act as the voice of our consumer through the product creation process by being the connection between the Product Board and our Sales & Marketing teams. You will apply your in-depth industry knowledge as well as use market insights to put together an exceptional product brief reflecting our consumer’s needs, building, scaling as well as shaping On’s accessories vision liaising across the whole company. You will own the product creation timeline and calendar be a leading contributor and presenter at line reviews and key meetings.

Your mission

– You are responsible for the alignment of our product board vision and launch plans in how we bring our products to market
– You will be working cross functionally as a key facilitator between our Design, Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Supply Chain and Production Development teams, to deliver a unique product that speaks our brand’s voice and reflects our consumer’s needs
– You will be gathering data and feed in future trends to initiate the seasonal kick-off together with product design (aligned with On’s message)
– You will leverage in depth knowledge of On’s DNA, positioning, market trends and sales information to define line assortment plans
– You will stay informed on industry knowledge/trends by attending trade shows, retails stores, market visits and partner with our internal consumer insights team and customers
– You are the voice of our consumer throughout the product creation process by attending key account meetings, sell-through analytics, customer focus groups, as well as by working closely with our consumer insight team
– You will ensure full alignment with the Go To Market (GTM) plan by partnering with our Product Development, Design, Sales & Marketing teams and being a leading contributor at major presentations, milestones and launches
– You create product briefs for each line review to inform the board of key updates and changes in addition to overall financial roll-up with margin break down per SKU
– You own and represent the product lines during sales meeting by curating a compelling customer facing story with marketing and GTM plan to supply all necessary sell in tools

Your story

– You have 10+ years of experience in product line management or merchandising within the accessories industry (preferably within lifestyle and performance)
– 5+ years experience in Category management as well as brand building within a global role in the sporting goods or lifestyle environment
– A higher education degree in Marketing, Product Management, Business Administration or any other related field (bachelor or masters)
– 5+ years experience with analysing global trends and market information (within the accessories industry) to build a competitive product line and advise on product positioning, pricing and opportunities
– You have demonstrated experience working together with a Product team to put together a product brief and then being the owner of the creation timeline thereafter
– You are a strong communicator with proven experience presenting, negotiating and adapting given the needs of different audiences
You embody an entrepreneurial spirit, are proactive and like taking initiatives
– You have demonstrated experience working independently in developing strategic plans and to then communicate that vision
– You are able to manage complex projects whilst sticking to critical timelines and deadlines
– You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Meet the team

As the Product Strategy team, we’re responsible for managing product creation to facilitate go to market efforts; concept to consumer. Our cross functional interaction is driven by a consumer-focused mindset to ensure we create a product line that sells in and through.