Product Specialist

Job Description

• Supports collaboration with cross functional partners and product teams to identify where strategic risks can be taken in product categories and protect core businesses to meet the company’s objectives and financial targets. 
• Collaborates with department leaders throughout commercialization, meeting timelines, assuring product price, segmentation, SKU count, and launch dates are aligned based on seasonal briefs 
• Drives seasonal line planning/ideation and briefs in PLM
• Responsible for global/regional market research on competition, assortment, pricing & features
• Collaborates with Marketing Channel Leader to integrate market & consumer insights 
• Responsible for product category VLPs (Visual Line Plans) and updates them seasonally
• Accountable for color product selection in collaboration from Design’s color palette presentation 
• Responsible for being the subject matter expert on designated products for product & industry knowledge, trends and opportunities
• Supports product lifecycle for the global assortment by partnering with channel and regional leaders to analyze new and carry-over products to establish the product lifecycle on a global level 
• Supports CPM team on seasonal hindsight, selling data, and conducts marketplace research to present new market opportunities for product categories.  
• Responsible for life cycle management & pricing, this will be presented at Line Adoption and communicated to Channel Leaders by PM team.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum Bachelors degree in a related Field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Product Management
• Highly skilled in MS Outlook tools including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet target deadlines

 

OUR VALUES:

At 5.11 we embrace a high energy culture built upon our values of Service, Unity, Impact and Tenacity.

Service – At 5.11, we wear our passion for service on our sleeves: it is an honor to serve those who serve and people of all walks of life. With humility and great respect for our consumers and our roots, we take pride in our brand and engage with our communities. By championing the needs of our consumer, we fulfill the mission of a lifetime.

 

Unity – We build together—as one, global 5.11 family. Our individual abilities and diverse perspectives strengthen outcomes. We collaborate, taking a holistic view and listening actively. By communicating with intention, care, and clarity, we empower each other to reach new heights.

 

Impact – We have big ambitions, and they start and end with our consumer. With them in mind, we innovate for impact—we think big, think creatively and challenge norms. We foster curiosity and iterate, relentlessly pursuing solutions. For ultimate impact, we drive to disrupt for good.

 

Tenacity – We are tenacious in our pursuits and accountable to each other. This builds trust and the confidence to rise to any challenge. We have the courage to take risks and, no matter the outcome, we flex and adapt, always having each other’s backs. We persist—determined to Always Be Ready.

 

Pay Range: $65,000- $70,000 annually plus bonus based on experience

We offer a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity/Accident insurance; Flexible Spending Account/Health Saving Account; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Sick Time; Casual Dress Code; and Employee Discounts.

*If you are a regular full-time employee working at least 30 hours per week, you and your eligible dependents may participate in 5.11’s benefits program.*