About the role
The role involves preparing market and competitor studies while collaborating with merchandising, design, and development teams to align collections with market needs. Additionally, the manager will support the product creation process and ensure accurate maintenance of the PAC system for assigned product lines.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, or a related field and possess 1-2 years of experience in product management within the sporting goods industry. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office, and excellent English communication skills are required.
Full description
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YOUR MISSION
- Preparing market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses, with direction of the Head of/Teamhead or Product Line Manager
- Cooperating with Merchandising, Design and Development to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
- Collaborate in driving the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar
- Support in presenting product lines to international partner and key accounts
- Preparing of international meetings
- Ensuring a correct as well as punctual input and maintenance of the PAC system for all assigned product lines and all required information.
YOUR TALENT
- Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or comparable degree
- A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably footwear
- interest on fashion/streetwear culture is a plus
- Good market and retail knowledge
- Good analytical skills
- Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
- Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Flexible Teamplayer with good organisational skills and well structured work
- This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at
PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal
opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000
employees worldwide.
