Since 1920, New Era has been hand-crafting the finest headwear and apparel in the world. New Era employees are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand. Every day at New Era is a new experience because we are redefining what it is to be a lifestyle brand.

This family-owned business was built on the hard work and dedication of our employees. The creativity, innovation, and passion our teams of people around the globe bring every day have made New Era what it is today.

Apply to join New Era's team!

The role of Product Line Manager oversees and executes cross-departmental go-to-market tasks, from line plan creation through product launch. This position drives pricing and margin processes, internal and external communication per project, and sales tool assets with direction from the Sr. Product Line Manager.

The Product Line Manager is an integral role within the Product Line Management team is responsible for the complete execution and go-to-market process of all programs, customs, and co-branded apparel. The team has the foremost understanding of our apparel product types and systematic processes, while providing critical analytical input to ensure accurate product lines and consumer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develops, augments, and delivers strategies in for Product Line Management Team in partnership with Sr. Manager, Product Line
• Executes product reviews and line adoptions and drive collective decision making based on marketplace insights and historical data to provide optimal product assortments
• Establishes various style productivity and SKU efficiency metrics and driving their results
• Creates and oversees product line plans for a variety of product collection types
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with Design teams and Product Operations teams to build all necessary product designs and supporting graphic deliverables for program, custom, and co-branded projects as necessary
• Delivers product pricing and margin recommendations in alignment with manager direction
• Manages all aspects of custom development from conception through order entry in collaboration with sales leadership and key account buying teams, where applicable
• Leads, coaches and develops direct reports
• Leads innovation within the department to drive clearer, more efficient results in all areas
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High-level understanding of licensed sports marketplace and can transform those insights into commercial deliverables
• Proven experience leading product development creation processes
• Leads collaboration with cross functional teams
• Supports the development of product assortments in accordance with analytical findings and market needs
• Proactively manages change with urgency and persistence
• Leads through clear communication, authentic style, and appropriate/professional actions
• Ability to manage people and create development plans for direct reports
• Ability to speak accurately, intelligently, and persuasively to external customers
• Represents the brand in all actions and decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience with SAP and PLM preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Product Development, Business Management, Planning or related field preferred
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of Product Development, Product Management, Merchant experience or equivalent combination or education and experience
• Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry
• Experience with SAP and PLM preferred

Travel Requirement

• 10-20% domestic

The salary range for this posted position is $70,000 - $90,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

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