Assistant Product Manager APP, BU Football - temp until 31.12.2026 (m/f/d)

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Gain and generate consumer and sport insights.

Assist in executing the category direction.

Work with all creation functions to deliver product concepts.

Create ranges under supervision to achieve category goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the PM/SPM in preparing the range direction; in the second step, start to manage range direction with the support of the superior.
2. Understand and execute the product creation process according to calendar timelines.
3. Work within a cross-functional team to enable a smooth product creation process with an optimum product outcome.
4. Analyse range performance.
5. Build knowledge to be able to maintain product information systems according to process timelines.
6. Experience market, consumer, and retailer needs to create industry-leading products.
7. Help to prepare range presentations; in the second step, present own ranges with guidelines of the superior regarding structure and content.
8. Support the creation team to implement given CtC (Concept to Consumer) direction for relevant ranges in partnership with CtC counterparts.
9. Execute given projects within a discussed frame.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

1. Develop relationships and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with business unit and across other BUs.
2. Cross-functional team (Design, Development, CtC, Sports Marketing, Materials, Costing, Planning).
3. Markets and relevant key retailers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Transport information clearly and effectively.
2. Cooperate well and effectively to maintain trustful relationships.
3. Ability to work and support others in a team environment.
4. Plan daily working time effectively.
5. Show analytical skills.
6. Ability to travel.
7. Passion for sports.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. College degree, preferably in marketing/business/textile/fashion.
2. International mindset, ideally study abroad.
3. Minimum one relevant internship, ideally one year relevant practical working experience.
4. Fluent in English.
5. PC skills (MS Office programs).