PRODUCT LINE MANAGER – Denver, CO

Reporting to the Director of Product, the Product Line Manager maintains a portfolio of all Topo Designs products: apparel, accessories, and bags; responsible for strategic planning, tracking and monitoring seasonal product lines using data-driven analytics, market research, and forecasts to create the optimal product line.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S degree in Merchandising, Development, Design, or related field of study

• 5-7 years of progressive analytical product line management; experience managing a multi-category apparel line is preferred

• Experience in apparel and in the outdoor industry is preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical mindset

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Ability and willingness to travel

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and prepare market and competitive landscape studies for presentation to cross-functional teams

• Develop collection and assortment strategies to support target business initiatives

• Develop categorical pricing strategies driving up to marketing and budget goals

• Develop and maintain a product roadmap of releases and marketing initiatives

• Work with branding, marketing and sales teams to promote a complete understanding of key personas and product direction

• Create strategic direction within each product category to ensure compatibility and consistency, and avoid conflicts and duplication

• Analyze and communicate product sales data to support cross-functional understanding and promote future seasonal stories • Coordinate with sales, customer service and retail for feedback on product

• Work with the design and development teams throughout the product cycle to refine, improve, or reinvent the components of the product line in order to properly address market needs

• Present product line seasonally

• Communicate product line results and initiatives to design and upper management

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Topo Designs offers all Full-Time employees:

Health, dental and vision benefits; 401k with a match; Topo Designs product allowance; monetary annual activity allowance; paid time off days This is a full-time, exempt salaried position.