Remote Retail Category Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

• Develops and manages product portfolio consistent with brand values and corporate goals including new product development, SKU count, productivity, markdown strategy and exit strategy.
• Works with global product team during Seasonal development cycle to ensure all product briefs are executed to reach company revenue goals.
• Regularly analyzes and responds to selling trends, inventory reports, sell through detail, etc. to ensure company objectives are met.
• Gathers and analyzes feedback from sales teams, marketing partners, retailers and consumers and implements as appropriate into product and brand portfolio strategies.
• Provides clear and consistent brand vision across all sectors including selling teams, marketing teams, trade shows, special events and public relations.
• Drives brand presentation standards and values including seasonal presentations, catalog and print media, trade shoes, promotions etc.
• Supports and motivates selling teams with operational tools, selling strategies, sponsorship and brand outlook. Provides regular and consistent communications to stakeholders regarding current strategies, projects and timelines.
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging trends in all relevant industries including footwear, health and wellness, fashion and media. Shares and implements as appropriate.
• Regularly attends trade shoes, professional events, consumer events, and buy meetings representing the brand, product development process, corporate office and larger brand values.
• Represents the brand in professional, trade, consumer, and public relations opportunities including, brand history and values, product design, health and wellness, market trends, and future direction.
• Partners with VP, Product and Merchandising and counterparts to ensure consistent brand messaging and brand value creation.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Business, Industrial Design, Marketing or related field from a four-year College or university or combination of relevant education, experience and training.
• Three plus years in Category Management to include financial contributions, margin analysis and inventory management.
• Minimum three years’ experience in Product Design and Product Development.
• Experience with wholesale sales, retail management, consumer relations, or ecommerce management, footwear industry preferred.
• Experience with marketing, product merchandising, visual merchandising, branding, footwear industry preferred.
• Solid understanding of fashion industry, color theory, consumer trends and consumer behavior.
• Solid knowledge of regulations in regard to manufacturing, product safety, consumer protection and child safety.
• Experience managing and developing a team of direct reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including facilitating meetings and presentations with a high degree of integrity. Should be comfortable presenting in front of large groups of people with great presentation skills and the ability to engage and influence.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Strong process improvement and problem-solving skills.
• Works with a sense of urgency and efficiency without sacrificing accuracy and quality.
• Takes ownership for all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Excellent time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to travel domestically (home offices) and internationally required.
• Remote but must be able to go NYC 1 day per month.

LOCATION:

East Coast/Tri-state area

SALARY: $100k-$120k