In short

The world’s fastest-growing sports brand is seeking an experienced Apparel Product Manager to work with our SMU, Special Projects and Brand collaborations team. This role will work on conceptualizing and executing exciting new special projects within the apparel landscape to further authenticate the brand. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful launch of new products, as well as manage ongoing collaborations with external partners. You will have a keen eye for emerging trends, strong project management skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional products that delight our customers.

Your Mission

  • Managing the global Special Projects collection in close collaboration with Design and Development teams as well as external partners and brands.
  • Your in-depth knowledge and passion for apparel & fashion as well as sportswear and its product landscape will help you to develop and drive business plans that are in line with our apparel strategy while meeting the consumer’s needs.
  • Manage product launches to ensure business opportunities are identified and maximized based on the needs of our consumers globally.
  • Your role consists of monitoring all the strategic analysis processes of the special projects and collaborations apparel collections and ensuring full alignment with the Go-To-Market plan by partnering with our Sales & Marketing teams and participating in major presentations, milestones and launches.
  • Collaborate with external partners and make sure information is distributed, aligned and taken into the creation process where relevant
  • Gathering and analyzing all data and future trends, including attending trade shows and market visits, to initiate the seasonal kick-off, working with your team to validate and input marketplace product data.
  • Manage margin, cost and pricing to ensure maximum efficiency while achieving our financial goals.
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  • 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

  • 5+ years of experience in a global product role within the sportswear apparel industry. Experience with external collaboration partners in fashion and sports is a big plus
  • A higher education degree (bachelor or above) in Business Administration or Product Management
  • Analytical skills with strong experience in PLM, calendar management and range architecture as well as assortment planning
  • Strong passion and understanding of run culture, its product landscape and opportunities.
  • Strength in managing projects and ability in delivering through-out the full process end-to-end.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to manage complex projects whilst sticking to critical timelines and deadlines.
  • Entrepreneurial attitude, ambition and willingness to take on challenges.
  • Demonstrated experience in working independently through strategic plans.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
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About the Team

As the Product Management team, we’re at the heart of the engine. Working directly with experts in fields such as Development, Design and Innovation to create something extraordinary. Our cross functional interaction is driven by a market relevant, consumer-focused mindset touching on all departments inside our organisation.

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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

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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

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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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.