In short

The world’s fastest-growing sports brand is seeking a Product Manager who will extend our footwear range to Kids.

With a very structured and analytical approach, the new Product Manager will contribute to creating products that answer children’s requirements and meet the right customers in the right distribution.

Based in Zurich, yet frequently visiting our globally spread team and key retail partners, the role will ensure that products are relevant to customers, to retailers, and to the company.

Your Mission

  • At the intersection of product design and development to co-create an industry-leading kids footwear range, you are responsible working with your team to validate and input critical cross functional product data

  • Support the Product creation team in gathering all data and future trends to initiate the seasonal kick-off supported by design and Innovation (aligned with On’s message)

  • Work on the co-creation of clear and relevant briefs (products, materials, colours)

  • Align with Development to track costing and utilise your organisational skills to stay on top of sample tracking, process, coordination and multi- seasonal awareness

  • Ensure full alignment with the Go To Market (GTM) plan by partnering with our developers, Design, Sales & Marketing teams and actively partaking in major internal/external presentations, milestones, and key product launches

  • Increase our industry knowledge/trends by attending trade shows, retails stores, market visits and partner with our internal teams on consumer insights (non-Covid times)

  • Connect closely with communities (customers, schools, and retailers in key markets) to ensure a customer-centric range

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  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • 4-6 years of experience in product management or merchandising in a global sports brand environment

  • 3+ years of experience within the global sports retail landscape and its opportunities which tie into how a younger generation can/will be affected by it

  • Interest or experience with children's products/experiences, and a willingness to pursue a career in product management

  • Passion for challenging the status quo and reshaping the industry

  • Strength in managing projects, strong organisational skills & ability to manage complex projects whilst sticking to critical timelines and deadlines

  • Strong communication and team-working skills, dedicated to over- delivering (y)our promise and a sense of WOW

  • Ambition to work in an environment that requires to be excellent in both analytics as well as creative and innovative thinking

  • Customer-first mindset. Great network-building skills and ability to connect effectively with a diverse team of peers and stakeholders

  • A higher education degree

  • Willingness to travel

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)

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About the Team

As the Product Management team, we’re responsible for managing product creation to facilitate go to market efforts; concept to consumer. Our cross functional interaction is driven by a consumer-focused mindset to ensure we create a product line that sells in and through.

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Team

Team

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We harness the power of the whole – combining the different skill sets, knowledge and points of view within our teams in search of sustainable, stylish and successful products.

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Ruth Heenan

Product Manager, Zürich

Every single person on the team is actually involved from the start and everyone brings their ideas. We spend time playing around in our lab so that we can get quick ideas down and then test these with athletes or with the consumers.
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What we offer

We offer a dynamic, challenging and sportive environment that has been ranked as the‘ fastest growing sports company’ of its time. With offices across the globe, we are an international team who is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster an active environment where each individual strives for excellence and can achieve their full potential.This is where your work matters, you’re hands-on and your team members are amongst the very best in their respective disciplines and fields.If you are driven to bring On to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our growing team send us your application, and join the ONiverse!

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.