Descrizione del lavoro:
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 trends
* Align with Category Manager on long-term strategic vision
* Realize 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 Manager
* Define 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 and project timing from input to sales samples and production delivery
* Assume 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 plan
* Support 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 travel
* Enthusiastic about and active in outdoor sports