Product Marketing Manager

The ideal candidate is talented and passionate about the outdoor world and will drive the marketing strategies for our ski product lines.Activities are:Identify consumer needs and future trendsAlign with Category Manager on long-term strategic visionRealize qualitative and quantitative analysis of product market, competitors, and end users; Define an inherent product range and business plan to be presented to the Category ManagerDefine product/collection inputs; Coordinate with the R&D Department for the correct execution of the range plan according to the specifications and timing required; Manage output andproject timing from input to sales samples and production deliveryAssume the role of facilitator and coordinator among cross-functional teams involved in product life cycle; Monitor product/collection profitability in comparison to the targets set and manage corrective actions; Monitor product life cycle (PLC); Meet customers and attend events to support product marketing activities; Ensure the development and maintenance of the technical and promotional product documentation; Relate to Marketing dpt to deploy a successful Go To Market planSupport the Technical Area in the activities of products defects cancellation and product industrialization; Provide support and training to the sale force; Work with Racing dpt to support athletes'specific needs.The ideal Candidate has a degree in economic or engineering subjects and has the following characteristics:3/5 years in the role in Sporting Goods industry; Knowledge of technical sportswear industry and technical materials, soft and hard goods; Capacity to simultaneously handle several projects, managing priorities and deadlines; Problem solving skills and proactive attitude; Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills; Depth knowledge of the Office suite, in particular Power Point and Excel; Fluency in English; Availability to travelEnthusiastic about and active in outdoor sports#J-18808-Ljbffr