Manager Category Management Specialty Sports @ Kaar Quest

Job Description

MANAGER CATEGORY MANAGEMENT specialty sports - EMERGING MARKETS Manager Category Management Specialty SportsBU Credibility Sports Emerging Markets Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization As Manager Category Management Specialty Sports, you will drive the category business Net Sales in Emerging Markets You will be the EM expert for category, understanding consumer trends, distribution opportunities and competitor strategies. Together with the Senior Manager & the BU Head you will develop seasonal, fiscal and long-term strategic plans to grow profitable market-share for the category. To succeed you will collaborate with EM cluster/country organizations and Channel teams to identify and address business opportunities in the market and deliver against those by collaborating with the Global Business Unit throughout the seasonal Go-to-Market process. You will be the point of contact for Specialty Sports in EM for pre-season planning and in-season tracking, monitoring, and. actioning. Key Responsibilities Drive the category management for Specialty Sports across all KPIs, with the objective to grow the business across EM Countries & Channels. Execute the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process and calendar milestones for the category in Emerging Markets. Deliver an effective Emerging Markets Range that allows Clusters to maximize their opportunities. Build a Category Common Range as the foundation of EM Range ensuring consistent Brand Footprint without compromising on any commercial opportunities. Ensure all system requirements for ranging in RMA and M-3 is met basis GTM milestones and timelines. Drive decision making through data analytics & category tracking paired with consumer trends and market opportunities. Be the interface between Global Business Unit (BU) and market stakeholders. Drive Credibility Moments with focus on hyperlocal relevance across Clusters and work with Channel stakeholders to ensure an elevated consumer experience. Work closely with Brand Activation, Omnichannel & Membership teams to deliver Category activations & Credibility moments with impact. Perform category analysis including Buy-Sales review, market/consumer/competitor insights and leverage for planning. KPIs EM Category Net Sales, Go-in Margin, Key Franchise growth/share of NS. EM Category Range Efficiency, SKU targets, Pricing targets. Deliver Special Projects & SBP initiatives on-time & in full. Own seasonal GTM calendar and deliver as per timelines. Key Relationships EM Horizontal Brand Teams (Hub CTC, Brand Communications & Activation, Marketing Operations, Sports Marketing) EM Cluster Category Management/CTC teams EM Channel teams EM Demand Planning & SCM Global Specialty Sports Business Unit Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Passion for Sport, Fitness & Fashion Strong analytical skills structured and process oriented. Experience in Category Management, Merchandising, Consumer Experience is a plus. Consumer-focused with deep product and range understanding with an excellent ability to balance brand and commercial aspects and build channel specific GTM solutions Pro-active (engaging & impact-oriented) mind-set, ability to think end-to-end. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures. Strong communication (both written and verbal), presentation and facilitation skills(small and large groups) Ability to communicate with Senior Leadership in Global & Local teams. Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required. Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications 4+ years Product Management and Merchandising experience, ideally in sporting goods, fashion, or other youth culture brands. University degree in business or fashion/sports, ideally with Marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience; MBA is a plus. Passion for sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives. Strong MS-Office skills - advanced user of Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI. Fluent in English (verbal and written) with strong communication & presentation skills

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Employement Type: Full time
Industry: Textile / Garments / Fashion
Role Category: Finance / Accounts / Tax
Functional Area: Not Applicable
Role/Responsibilies: Manager Category Management Specialty Sports

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Keyskills:   Category Management Merchandising Analytical Skills Communication Skills Presentation Skills Product Management Marketing Sales Consumer Experience MSOffice