Are you excited by the opportunity to curate some of the most on trend streetwear ranges in the industry for iconic sports apparel brands?
As Product Line Manager, you will lead the charge for our Sport focused brands to curate new and existing product ranges seasonally, planning and developing winning strategies to enable NAR to sell ranges that deliver sales growth, meet profit targets and amplify the Brand, the Leagues and NAR.
At NAR our mission is to passionately champion and commercially optimize every brand we represent, by bringing the power of the leagues globally and locally to life. As Product Line Manager you will be at the forefront of this mission, through your understanding of the brand strategy, the target consumer and the channel, aligned with product strategy, you will merchandise seasonal product ranges which achieve the perfect a balance of style, culture and sport without compromising brand strategy (right product, right door, right consumer).
Your ability to foster strong relationships will be crucial as you work cross-functionally with Design, Sales and Production teams, to translate brand strategies and communicate product needs, ensuring seamless execution from ideation to activation/launch.
Your typical week will involve:
Effective seasonal range planning to actively contribute to the success of meeting gross profit targets.Identifying new opportunities, categories and/or sales channels in the market that drive growth for the brand(s).Communicating the product and brand direction through clear briefs to ensure the business has a clear focus and understanding of the product strategy and critical path.Working closely with Head of Product, Sales, Design and Marketing to grow and evolve brand strategies (season on season) as well as Accounts strategies, through utilising data, product and market insights.Delivering impactful presentations from a product and brand perspective during key go to market touch points, both internally and externally.Providing guidance to our designers on option plans and assortment of all seasonal products, ensuring alignment with brand vision.Regularly communicating with our Brand(s)/Leagues Partners to understand and streamline working models, giving market feedback, to achieve elevated levels of success for both NAR and our Partners.Working with Planning to develop and optimise efficient style & SKU depth.To be successful you will have:
Proven experience in a similar apparel/fashion based Product role (3+ years experience)Thorough understanding of US Sports licenced apparel.Demonstrated understanding of the product development process.Passion for apparel, sports and a keen eye for fashion trends.Excellent communication and presentation skills.An ability to motivate and inspire.A data driven mindset, using analytics to make winning decisions.A team player mentality, who thrives in a collaborative and high-energy environment.A flair for creativity, a knack for pushing boundaries and finding unique ways to amplify the brands we represent.About Us
Established over 10 years ago, Nick Auditore Represents (NAR) has quickly become the partner of choice for American and domestic Sports Apparel brands for the Australia & New Zealand market. From the stadiums to the street, we create products for every fan to wear them their way.
The exciting brands and leagues that we represent with include Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), National Rugby League (NRL), Australian Football League (AFL), Federation International Football Association (FIFA), FFA and Football Australia (FA).
What we offer?
Competitive performance-based bonus schemeGenerous staff allowance and family & friends discountPaid Parental LeaveHybrid – 1-day WFHA fantastic, hardworking, and fun work cultureExcellent Learning & Development opportunities to keep you on your game.Epic company and social events throughout the year to live and breathe the power of the leagues!Are you ready to make your mark?
Don't miss this opportunity to join our league of champions, submit your resume via the link and tell us why you're the MVP we need.
If would like to chat more about the opportunity, please get in touch with our P&C team at ******.
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