We’re leading the way in redefining the workwear category. Our mission is to engineer better boots and apparel for our country’s tradesmen and women by working directly with real workers to learn what they actually need to execute their jobs.
The BRUNT team is not only devoted to improving on the old workwear standards, but we’re also creating a community that tradesmen and women can call their own. From our weekly hangouts at the BRUNT Garage, to hosting events across the country, we’re all about getting boots on the ground and building something real with the BRUNT crew.
What You’ll Do:
As a leading innovator in the workwear and safety footwear industry, dedicated to providing high-performance products designed to keep workers safe, comfortable, and productive; we are seeking a Footwear Product Manager with a passion for product development and a deep understanding of the workwear and safety market.
The Footwear Product Manager will play a key role in managing the lifecycle of our workwear and safety footwear products. With a strong focus on product innovation, market trends, and customer needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with an industry veteran and learn firsthand from a seasoned Vice President of Product.
How You’ll Do It:
- Product Lifecycle Management: Participate in the full lifecycle of footwear products, including defining product specifications, working with design and development teams, coordinating with suppliers, and monitoring the product's success post-launch.
- Product Briefs & Documentation: Create and maintain clear and detailed product briefs that outline specifications, design requirements, features, and intended use cases. Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and accessible for all teams involved.
- Prototype Review & Testing: Participate in the review of prototypes and samples, providing detailed feedback on design, functionality, and performance. Coordinate internal testing, ensuring products meet functional, safety, and durability standards.
- Product Adjustments: Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams to make product adjustments based on feedback from testing or consumer insights, ensuring products meet quality and safety standards.
- Sales & Customer Support: Work closely with sales teams and customer service to gather feedback from customers, address concerns, and ensure product performance in real-world use cases. Support sales initiatives with product knowledge and marketing materials.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure products meet industry standards, safety certifications, and regulatory requirements for safety footwear. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure product performance and durability.
- Mentorship & Learning: Work closely with the Vice President of Product to gain insights into advanced product management practices, strategy development, and leadership within the footwear industry.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 3 - 5 years of prior safety, work or outdoor footwear experience in product development, bringing products from concept to creation
- Market Oriented: ability to analyze market trends and competitor strategy to develop a comprehensive understanding of the category and product positioning
- Excellent Communicator: From product briefs to full product presentations, cross-functionally and with an executive audience.
- Functional/Technical or purpose-built categories preferred (Workwear, Tactical, Hunting, Outdoor, etc)
- Understanding of an end-to-end footwear supply chain, including all components, costing, manufacturing, and component suppliers
- Ability to tackle several projects simultaneously and work well within a fast-paced and growing organization
- Sense of style with ability to connect with the BRUNT brand
- Minimum of 3 days per week at the BRUNT HQ in North Reading, MA
- Flexibility to work with global team (meaning late night and early morning zooms as needed)
- International travel 1-2x / per year, Occasional domestic travel
WHY BRUNT?
At BRUNT, people come first. That’s why we support the whole employee.
This is how we do it:
Financial Wellness
- Competitive compensation
- Equity
- 401k and retirement plan assistance
Health & Wellbeing
- Dental and Vision 100% covered by BRUNT
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Paid parental leave
Professional Development
- Clear and transparent performance management process
- Understanding how you can level up at BRUNT
Culture and Community
- All-Hands meetings twice a year for the entire team to connect
- Flexible and collaborative work environment
- Thursdays social events with co-workers and community members
No matter what experience you have within our industry we encourage you to apply. At BRUNT, we believe that a strong crew is assembled with people from different backgrounds.
We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, will be passionate about our brand, and believe that teamwork is necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to BRUNT. We can’t wait to hear from you!
What We Do
We’re leading the way in redefining the workwear category. Our mission is to engineer better boots and apparel for our country’s tradesmen and women by working directly with real workers to learn what they actually need to execute their jobs.
The BRUNT team is not only devoted to improving on the old workwear standards, but we’re also creating a community that tradesmen and women can call their own. From our weekly hangouts at the BRUNT Garage, to hosting events across the country, we’re all about getting boots on the ground and building something real with the BRUNT crew.
Why Work With Us
We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, will be passionate about our brand, and believe that teamwork is necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to BRUNT. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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