Bring consumer and kids’ insights into your concepts
Execute the category direction
Work with all creation functions to deliver product concepts
Create ranges within the category from both a brand and commercial point of view

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively manage range direction
Propose a clear direction for the range and how to move it on
Show full understanding of the product creation process whilst managing all tasks within the given time frames, with special attention to speed to market
Work within cross-functional team and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process with an optimum product outcome
Actively analyse business, draw conclusions and propose action steps
Strong knowledge of product information systems and the interlinking functions – clarity on respective timelines
Good level of product expertise to create industry leading products
Prepare and present your projects with respective audience in mind by using relevant structure and content
Work on projects and follow up on project development with the support from line manager

Key Relationships:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Deliver information clearly and effectively with solid negotiation skills
Cooperate well and effectively to maintain trustful relationships
Work independently as well as part of a team
Plan and prioritize daily working time effectively with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Knowledge of footwear creation or merchandising
Strong analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented
Ability to travel
Passion for sport and passion for kids' FTW