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Job Title: Sr. Product Line Manager - Lifestyle
Reports to: Director of Product, Lifecycle
Location: Portland, OR
The Role
The Sr. Product Line Manager – Lifestyle is the pacesetter for the Lifestyle Footwear team at HOKA. With the aim of delivering best-in-class, disruptive, and consumer centric products. The Sr. Product Line Manager – Lifestyle will join and invigorate an inspired product team, curating and managing key Lifestyle products through an authentic HOKA lens. A strong candidate for this role has an unquestionable passion for product and a deep understanding of the Lifestyle landscape and balances that passion with an analytical, diplomatic and collaborative approach.
We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Your Impact
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:
- Manage multiple projects per season, leading by example through clear communication, expedient decision-making, accountability for accuracy, and a triad-focused way of working.
- Work alongside the Director of Product to build and manage seasonal and long-range line plans, based on a strong understanding of the past and present Lifestyle landscape and a visionary view of HOKA’s potential future.
- Spearhead preparation for key milestone meetings, working in collaboration with the PLM team, Product Coordinator, and others to build compelling and accurate presentations.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with merchandising, demand planning, and more to help facilitate on-time and on-cost product launches.
Who You Are
- A curious, passionate product and consumer expert who seeks inspired and inclusive product solutions for everyone from beginner to elite
- A motivated team player with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives on challenge and the collaborative quest for amazing product
- A strategic thinker who loves finding new ways to work efficiently and challenge the status quo
We’d love to hear from people with
- 5-7 years of related experience (product line management, product merchandising)
- Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- People management experience preferred
- Robust working knowledge of the global Lifestyle footwear market
What We'll Give You
- Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
- Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
- Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
- Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
- Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
- Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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What We Do
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Koolaburra®, HOKA ONE ONE®, Teva® and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally.