Court Apparel - Global Senior PLM

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in athletic apparel, a company renowned for driving innovation and delivering exceptional products that empower athletes worldwide. This organization is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of performance and style, shaping the future of sport through groundbreaking design and strategic market presence. As part of their high-impact team, you will contribute directly to their mission of inspiring and serving athletes at every level.

Step into a pivotal Product Manager role where your vision and expertise will directly shape the future of key product lines, making a significant impact on the brand's presence in the athletic market. You will be instrumental in influencing design, merchandising, and market strategy to create compelling offerings that resonate with both elite athletes and everyday consumers. This is an exciting opportunity to bring cutting-edge apparel to life and leave your mark on products that will be seen and worn globally.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and oversee the product creation lifecycle for athletic apparel, focusing on categories such as Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel for elite to everyday athletes.
• Drive product and design reviews, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and consumer needs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Design, Technical Development, Merchandising, and Sports Marketing to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Participate in key strategy check-ins and cross-functional meetings, representing the product vision and ensuring its successful execution.
• Create compelling visual tools and presentations to influence and align design, merchandising, and geography partners.
• Act as a key influencer, fostering a positive, collective spirit and a 'one team' environment across all functions.
• Navigate ambiguous situations, creating clear paths forward for the cross-functional team to achieve product goals.
• Strategically balance the specific needs of elite athletes with broader retail opportunities to maximize market impact.
• Lead by example, holding yourself and team members accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.

What You Bring:

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Retail Merchandising, Business, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in product-related roles.
• Demonstrated product management experience.
• Exceptional clear communication skills, both written and oral.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving skills, particularly within a product management context.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities.
• Heightened awareness of women's fashion and performance industries, including competitive landscape analysis.
• A passion for women's products.
• A proven track record of positively influencing internal and external partners.
• Ability to operate effectively and create clarity in ambiguous situations.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Knowledge in performance apparel.
• Proficiency with Keynote and Excel.
• Previous industry experience.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.