Parts & Accessories Product Manager

Posted by HLC on 09/11/2020

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Bike

Job Categories: Management - Brand, Product Analyst,

Company Type: Accessories

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Country: United States

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Job Type: Full Time

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Required to Relocate: No

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: Yes

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Job Description & Requirements

In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Product to bring products to life and manage them through their entire life cycle.  Success in this position is driven by your passion for cycling, understanding of the needs of the cycling market in both the US and Canada, and applying that data in the production of branded parts and accessories.normal'>
What will your typical day include?

=        Use your deep understanding of the Brand and our core customer to work closely with trading company in Taiwan and China developing relevant product for HLC’s house brands.

=        Manage product calendar and tracking changes for all critical deadlines including design & development reviews, style buy ready status, samples, seasonal catalog, etc.

=        Track costs, margin, pricing, forecast and actual performance for respective categories.

=        Gather and prepare seasonal line plan presentations, tech sheets and other GTM/ sell-in materials.

=        Lead the creation of seasonal product catalogs.

=        Maintain & manage product samples through their lifecycle.

=        Perform data analytics on the market for specific categories.

=        Database management to include creating listings for web platform and updating/maintaining SKU information.

What experience do you need to demonstrate that you already have?  normal;vertical-align:baseline'> 

=        Sourcing bicycle parts and accessories from Asia

=        Established relationships with Asian suppliers

=        Proven ability to drive a product line through a strong growth stage

=        Ability to effectively create and manage processes

=        Strong analytical skills combined with a love for details. 

=        Ability to make data-driven decisions.

 

What other characteristics can lead to your success in this role? 

=        A keen understanding of what it means to work as part of a team – driving team success

=        Ability to succeed in a fast paced and team oriented environment

=        Make positive contributions to the company beyond the scope of normal job responsibilities

=        Be flexible – easily adaptable to change and fluid situations

=        Self-starter with an entrepreneurial perspective on business

=        Positive attitude

 

Why HLC?

In addition to our great house brand team, you’ll be part of our HLC family and for us, family is first, so we believe in a true work-life balance. Once you get to know us we think you’ll agree, there is no better place to work! To help us get to know you, we would love it if you’d submit a short (under 2 minutes please) video introducing yourself and your cycling passion to us (not required, we just love meeting new people).  Of course, we want you to send your resume too!  Please send everything to hrdept@hlc.bike.  Want to learn more about us?  Please visit us at www.hlc.bike

About HLC

HLC is committed to empowering independent bicycle dealers with a selection of today's best brands, products and services. Our growth and success are the direct result of our commitment to offer the best possible customer service to our dealers.