Senior Product Line Manager

Overview

This role is part of the Global team and is responsible for bringing inspiration to kids around the world through creating innovative performance apparel. The candidate will report to the Senior Director of Kids Performance Apparel and work closely with design, product development and merchandising partners.

If you have a body, you are an athlete. The candidate must be passionate about serving athletes and be able to translate athlete, consumer and marketplace insights into emotive product assortments that resonate with kids and their empowering adults. This person will confidently cultivate and maintain key relationships with a wide breadth of cross functional teams and lead teams through all facets of the apparel creation process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As the Senior Product Line Manager – Kids Performance, you will oversee all facets of the product creation process for a portion of the Kids apparel product line. 
• You will lead cross functional teams including design, development, operation, merchandising and brand from product brief to product delivery.
• Lead and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver the most innovative product in the industry for kids, as well as deliver compelling retail assortments for consumers
• Set clear priorities and expectations for cross functional teams, while fostering collaboration
• Partner closely with merchandising partners to create and clearly articulate seasonal product strategies
• Strategic thinker who can gather athlete and consumer insights to define a product strategy that serves Kids and their Empowering Adults
• Confidently engage internal and external partners through presenting key product stories and strategies
• Acknowledge and celebrate differences to arrive at the best outcome

EXPERIENCE:

• Leads with a positive collective spirit and creates a ‘one team’ environment across functions
• Ability to operate effectively even when the way forward is not clear and to take an ambiguous situation and create a clear path forward for the cross-functional team
• Ability to communicate in consistent, clear, agile and timely manner with cross-functional partners – written and verbally
• Leads by example and can hold team accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering quality work
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in product and/or merchandising roles
• Deep knowledge and understanding of athletes, marketplace, and consumer landscape

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40-$47/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable).

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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.