Atlanta-based sporting goods company seeks a Business Unit Manager to assume overall accountability for its Diamond Sports (baseball/softball) Apparel business. Incumbent will be responsible for product line development/management and the creation and execution of marketing and promotional programs required to attain stated sales, share and financial goals.
Representative Duties:
- Monitor marketplace and consumer trends on an ongoing basis
- Develop and execute product and promotional marketing/selling plans for assigned product lines.
- Manage the buying of finished goods inventory consistent with customer/consumer demand. Participate in monthly Sales and Operations Planning process to ensure maintenance of appropriate inventory and turns levels.
- Work with sales and account management to develop customer-specific product and promotional programs on an as-needed basis.
- Ongoing communication with sales reps, buyers, in-house departments, factories and appropriate others on all matters specific to apparel product line.
- Travel to/participate in events, account calls, and tradeshows as appropriate
- Continually monitor revenues, expenses and overall profitability, making adjustments where necessary to ensure attainment of annual forecasts, budgets and profitability goals.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have a college degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of previous product management experience (apparel product management preferred, with team sports experience a definite plus). Requires experience with basic financial/accounting principles (profitability, margins, inventory, turns, etc.), proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and familiarity with ERP systems (JDE). Position involves up to 40 percent travel, some overseas.
Interested candidates possessing the required credentials should forward their resumes and salary requirements/history to: employment.dia@mizunousa.com
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