Associate Product Line Manager at Deckers Outdoor Corporation in Goleta, California

Job Description:

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title: Associate Product Line Manager

Reports to: Senior Product Line Manager

Location: Goleta, CA

The Role

With guidance from senior product management team, the Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) acts as a central communication channel and facilitator between regional omnichannel merchandising and distribution teams, marketing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver globally relevant and brand-right product, reflective of our consumers' needs. The APLM will manage assigned category product line(s) throughout the full product life cycle, including stages of pre-planning, business briefing, confirmation, presentation, pricing and profitability; final execution, and global product line/business integration.

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:

• Product lifecycle management: build the product line to support objectives of the global category needs across channels to meet financial goals. Work with design, development, sales and global marketing teams to create best-in-class product and manage the global product line through full life cycle. Create merchandising stories around color, materials, seasonal prints to ensure commercial product flow.


• Responsible for the compilation of a seasonal business brief and line plan for category. Act as the key contact between sales, brand planning, marketing, merchandising, product design, and global product development communicating regional insights for merchandising stories, color, trend, material, etc.


• Present the line to internal audiences at key seasonal milestone meetings. Understand how to present product and merchandising stories and key selling features in a compelling way that ensures internal adoption of the seasonal line direction. Be the expert on the category for any questions. Understand how to address and manage feedback from the audience in a collaborative manner

Who You Are

• Analytical and strategic thinker


• Strong written and verbal communicator


• Ability to work under pressure and time management


• Highly organized

We'd love to hear from people with

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience


• 3 - 5 years of related experience (retail, product line management, merchandising, product development & design)


• Developing ability to analyze and translate trends and market information to inform category and product positioning, distill and prioritize business opportunities to make effective decisions


• Good communicator with negotiation and influencing skills; awareness of the needs of different audiences


• Ability to lead, manage and influence in a matrixed environment, with drive alignment between product, sales, and marketing


• Good business acumen - continuously evaluates competitors and the marketplace to creatively capitalize on market opportunities


• Developing understanding of merchandising and retail math


• Strategic thinking capability; ability to see the big-picture and communicate an impactful vision


• Problem solving ability


• A self-starter who brings a level of passion, enthusiasm, and focus to their business and can guide partners with a positive and entrepreneurial approach.


• Experience designing and delivering compelling presentations for small and large audiences.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Organizational skills with experience supporting in the management of complex projects, critical paths/timelines.


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced, changing environment.


• Exceptional attention to detail.

What We'll Give You

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  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.


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  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.


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  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.


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  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


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  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.


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  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.

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. 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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