Apparel Product Manager
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Overview
Job Description
BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR
For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.
WORK TYPE: Hybrid
LOCATION DETAILS:14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Please note: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to work from the designated location without company-sponsored relocation.
WORK HOURS: M-F, 8-5 / 9-6 (Hybrid, WFH Friday)
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
TheApparel ProductManagerwillbe responsible forthe management of the assigned product category.This person will be charged with understanding the category assigned; both hardgoods and apparel.They will drive the agreed upon product strategy and work cross functionally with otherfunctionalareas to execute the product plan.TheProductManager willensuretimelines are met.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Responsible for thesupport andmanagement of assignedcategory.
Responsible forassigned style,design,andappropriate systemsupport.
Responsible for category competitive analysis.
Work cross functionally tosupportcategory priorities.
Collaborate with vendors on category needs,product costing, programs,anddevelopment.
Consumer insights and trends
Responsible for communicating the category assortment for theseason.
Provide informationonstyle and systemsetup.
Provide category / style /recommendedpricing information for all marketingmaterials.
Cataloging and maintenance of samples
Work with Demand Planning/Forecasting onproduct/market needs andtrends.
Present product category atselectssalesevents.
E&O process. Provide identification andproduct directionon E&O items.
Creation and management of anyvendorrebate programs in conjunction with finance.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITES
Ability tomanagesensitive matters and information with tact,diplomacy,andconfidentiality.
Attention to detail, ability to multitask, remainorganizedand prioritize tasks with strictdeadlines.
Self-motivatedteam player, with theability to work independently with minimalsupervision.
Ability to work in afast-pacedenvironment and pivotfocusofresponsibilities in a smooth and efficientmanner.
Incorporate customer-centric values and SPIRIT principles into the company's mission, vision, and core values.
The ability tocommunicate (listening,writingand verbal) across all levels of an organization efficiently and effectively.
Knowledge of Federal and State Human Resource related laws and regulations.
Must be comfortable with conflict resolution.
Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED,Associate(or Bachelor)degreepreferred.
2+years of relevant experience
Proven successtoeffectivelycommunicate(listening,writingand verbal) across all levels of an organization.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and learning new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.
Physical Demands and/orWork Environment
This joboperatesin a professional office environment.Asedentaryrolewithsome filing requiringthe ability to lift files, open filing cabinets andbending,as necessary.This role is expected to be fully inoffice.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
- HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
- Wellbeing Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Varsity Brands Ownership Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
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