In short

The Global Head of Apparel Product Management will be responsible for development and scaling On’s overall apparel product vision.

Defining the next generation of our apparel product strategy, inspiring a fast growing, ambitious team to create the extraordinary and enabling our brand to be an outstanding and innovative leader in apparel is the legacy to be built. This role will create the DNA and appeal for our apparel pieces to be chosen over our competitors from the most demanding consumers in performance running as well as luxury sportswear.

By partnering with key internal stakeholders in Design, Merchandising, Development, GTM and Sales, this role will be pivotal in building out the right product collections and strategy, while connecting them to brand values and stories that will elevate the consumer experience and perception across our verticals and engines.

Your Mission

  • Structure and organize On’s apparel product offering across our verticals to enhance consumer perception, performance-level, quality, price point relevance and steer range decision
  • Imagine, identify and develop product opportunities and work with the product leadership and key internal teams in realising them across the ranges
  • Manage key collaborations to establish On as an authentic apparel brand
  • Be a strong discussion partner for the marketing and merchandising teams in creating stories, messaging, campaigns and drop-calendars
  • Partner with Design, Development and Sourcing Operations to ensure the creation calendar is adhered to and product delivered on time at the expected standard
  • Partner with the Merchandising team, GTM team,Key Account Managers and DTC team to ensure a smooth GTM process is followed and product reaches the right consumer at the right time within the correct pricing architecture
  • Set the expectations within the team for key milestones meetings and lead in the preparations for internal and external presentations
  • Build, nurture and inspire a team of product managers by building a diverse talent pipeline, empowering and enabling through coaching, career development and creating an environment of belonging and well-being
  • Develop a structured range of collections according to the company priorities and manage the product strategy from briefing to handover to marketing and sales
  • Be on top of demand and supply, strategic efficiency topics and margins
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  • 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
  • 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

  • Minimum of 9+ years of progressive work experience in a fast paced product company with a strong track record in product management, creation, merchandising, go-to-market or sales
  • Experience working in apparel product management combining both fashion and performance/sports
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills - proven experience working with data, providing insights to identify and resolve issues, in order to improve product management process
  • Exceptional communication skills enabling leadership through influence - articulating the apparel product strategy and vision to various stakeholders within the company
  • People Leadership Skills - at least 7 years of experience as a leader who will inspire the apparel and the wider On team to build and support On’s apparel vision
  • Proven expertise within the competitive sportswear landscape and the consumer trends - ability to challenge and disrupt it; and the taste to stay the course across product, marketing, channel and merchandising
  • Experience managing PLM and other product systems
  • Experience with progressive and innovative consumer insights efforts
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About the Team

As the Product Strategy 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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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.