Junior Product Line Manager

• Execute and support the Teamsport product management process from product briefs to product sign-off.
• Support product briefs, including consumer, market, distribution, and product insights.
• Ensure that new projects are engineered in accordance with cost targets, secure initial FOB cost quotes, and follow-up on price adjustments.
• Cooperate with the Local Merchandising, Design & Development team to ensure that the final collection reflects market needs.
• Drive the Teamsport product creation process based on the seasonal calendar.
• Analyze and report category business performance.
• Ensure correct and punctual input and maintenance of the Product Range Management system for all assigned product lines and required information.
• Support in creating presentations of the full range, both internally to Merchandising and Sales teams, and externally to key retailers and partners.
• Support in planning and coordinating in-store dates/product flow and creating the product catalogue.
• Support in setting up and maintaining production creation platforms.
• Build relationships with internal teams across headquarters in Germany and the India team.
• Gain experience in range, area, and account performance analyses.
• Work with Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing teams to effectively plan new product introductions.
• Support on general projects mainly around business analysis, processes, products & consumers.
• Regular market and fair visits.

• Graduate studies in fashion and/or sport management, business administration, or similar.
• Passionate about sport and sportswear product.
• Good knowledge of India Teamsport product landscape and costing.
• Minimum of 2 years' work experience in a product management role.
• Knowledge of the international sporting goods industry, athletic consumer trends and market dynamics, and the international retail environment.
• Initial technical product knowledge is beneficial.
• Ability to present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools while maintaining effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills (Excel, PowerPoint, BI tools are a plus).
• Optimistic, flexible, and solution-oriented.
• Very good communication and presentation skills (verbal & written in English).
• Ability to build successful relationships with peers and partners alike.
• Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and carrying out simultaneous projects and activities with attention to detail.
• Requires domestic business travels.

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