Product Manager, Gear & Equipment

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

We are expanding our Product Management team and are actively searching for a Product Manager to work within our Gear & Equipment Category.  This high impact role will have the responsibility of actively managing our existing product portfolio and contributing to setting the vision and strategy for future innovation within this high-growth category.

Key Responsibilities:
o    Manage a complex and growing business that involves active portfolio management, including monitoring and responding to global omni-channel sales and product and consumer feedback.  This requires a deep understanding of key product and commercial levers that impact performance.
o    Contribute to developing a multi-year innovation roadmap that supports YETI’s overall growth and business objectives that is informed by market and consumer trends
o    Set detailed product requirements (performance needs and features) that deliver on a compelling user experience
o    Partner closely with design and development teams to deliver on the product innovation roadmap and actively manage any product decisions that arise
o    Act as the ultimate customer advocate, sharing the voice of the customer through deep understanding of consumer needs, buying preferences, and macro trends
o    Continually monitor and report on the market landscape using competitive analysis and consumer insights to inform product decisions
o    Effectively communicate and align leadership to category vision, roadmap, and strategy
o    Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the organization to drive results. Such collaborations include partnering with Brand and Marketing teams to deliver compelling product messaging and positioning; Supply Chain and Operations for global product planning; Global Retail and eCommerce Sales teams to align on commercial and distribution strategies; Quality and Customer Experience Teams to better understand customer sentiment and any potential product issues

Requirements: 
o    Bachelor’s Degree
o    4-6 years of product management experience and at least 2 years within the consumer goods industry
o    Premium brands and consumer goods experience is strongly preferred
o    Ability to work at scale within a global, high-growth environment
o    Experience with long-range planning, managing complex categories within an omni-channel environment
o    Excellent agility and problem-solving skills demonstrating the ability to work within the grey
o    Effectively build relationships cross-functionally to meet business goals and objectives
o    Strong global product and merchandizing strategy experience
o    Innovative thinker who synthesizes consumer insights, macro trends, and competitive analysis to make informed product decisions
 

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