Join IIC-INTERSPORT and become a member of our headquarters in Berne,
Switzerland. We are looking for a
PRODUCT LINE MANAGER FOOTWEAR – Outdoor & Winterboots (f/m)
IIC-INTERSPORT International Corporation is the brand-management and purchasing
company of the INTERSPORT Group and has the worldwide leading position in the sporting
goods retail market.
As member of a young team you are responsible for setting-up the ranges, analyzing
the markets and getting to know the needs of our national Organizations. You are in
contact with designers and work closely together with the development teams in Europe
and Asia.
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Sports
Management or similar • Min. 4 years of work experience in directly relevant work •
Knowledge of the international sporting goods market is necessary (international retail
environment) • Passion for Sport • Analytical skills and ability to commercialize industry
trends • Effective communication and negotiation skills • Careful and structured way of working •
Open minded and flexible team player with organizational skills • Positive energy and
stress resistance • International travelling • Excellent command of English, both written
and spoken • Advanced knowledge of Windows applications and preferably PDM/
PLM systems.
DUTIES: Market research with regard to opportunities, product innovations, emerging
trends, materials, features and price points • Creating detailed international line
plans • Brief designers on direction, line plans, product features and price positioning
respecting development timelines • Initiate and manage product feedback and inputs
during the process • Lead and present at the international Advisory Meetings • Present
and actively sell the collections to the buyers of the national Organizations at the go to market meetings • Manage STYLE and SKU efficiency • Negotiate buying prices and conditions
• Provide complete SAP data to implement into the system • Work closely with Brand
Management on workbooks, hangtags, packaging and product information.
WE OFFER: Exciting and challenging tasks in the international sports industry • Independent
cooperation in a dynamic team • Progressive working and employment conditions.
If you are interested in this new challenging role in a dynamic and sporty environment,
we look forward to your written application including possible start date and salary
expectations.
IIC-INTERSPORT International Corporation
Rosmarie Burkhalter, Director Human Resources, Wölflistrasse 2, CH-3006 Bern
Tel. +41 31 930 78 01, rosmarie.burkhalter@intersport.com