SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
YOUR TALENT
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, retail merchandising, or a related field.
- Over 10 years of experience in Product Management or Merchandising within a leading sports organization, with specific knowledge of the golf market.
- Demonstrated experience in team management, showcasing strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, decisive, and with a global mindset.
- Proven ability as a dynamic presenter and effective communicator.
- Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and familiarity with retail math.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions with merchandising, sales, and marketing teams.
- Deep understanding of the product creation process.
- Deep understanding of the international golf market, competitive landscape, distribution channels, pricing, and segmentation.
- Agility in fast-paced environments, adept at managing quick timelines and shifting priorities.
- Solution-oriented, flexible, and skilled in building relationships; upbeat with a team approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, domestic and international.
- Exceptional leadership qualities with a high level of initiative and energy.
- Advanced technical knowledge of products.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Player/coach mentality – desire to roll up your sleeves and dig into the details.
The Hiring range base pay for this position is $135,600-$197,285 + Bonus + Benefits
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
YOUR MISSION
- Develop and lead the global product direction for Puma Golf footwear, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and market demands.
- Collaborate with the VP Product Creation to strategically plan and execute global initiatives, with a strong focus on key markets (North America, Japan, EU).
- Oversee and approve line architecture plans, presenting them to Puma’s Senior Leadership Team.
- Manage the Product Line Management and Product Development team, setting clear objectives to meet business goals in terms of volume, revenue, margin, and distribution, and on time deliveries.
- Collaborate with apparel, accessories, merchandising, and marketing counterparts.
- Work with and present product to the top National & Regional accounts during the key sell in windows. Maintain and grow relationships with these top accounts.
- Assess product lifecycle plans by channel to promote revenue growth while ensuring products are optimally positioned in the market.
- Conduct rigorous analysis of forecasts and market performance to refine product planning and strategy.
- Engage in competitive analysis to stay ahead of market trends and shifts.
- Communicate market dynamics effectively through presentations to stakeholders.
- Approve product plans in alignment with Merchandising strategies.
- Maintain strong relationships with international merchandisers, retail, sales, and key accounts to reinforce strategic direction.
- Lead the go-to-market process, collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Act as a key representative for Footwear Product Management in various company processes.
- Lead the footwear team, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, and career development.
- Ensure the team is informed of corporate initiatives and participates actively in cross-functional operations.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
