General Summary

The Associate Product Line Manager assists the product team to bring assigned product lines and assortments to market in support of business category financial objectives and key results. Coordinates with product management team to maintain product line information in applicable systems for analysis including but not limited to sales data, product lifecycle information, fan insights, trends and competitor information

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains on-going product database including but not limited to financial performance, product performance, SKU data, key account information, retail and tradeshow feedback, market placement and brand strength, and consumer trends.
• Support the Product PLM by conducting research and preparing reports and briefings that help identify product opportunities that will drive the achievement of category objectives and key results.
• Solicits information from cross functional departments to complete research requests.
• Collaborates with sales, service operations and creative teams in a matrixed environment to provide category product information and support.
• Supports Product Line Manager to complete product and assortment plans and create product presentations for cross functional and milestone meetings.
• Serves as the point of contact for consumer services requests and product line activities such as sample shipping process, scheduling meetings, and providing general product information. Escalates issues to Product Line Manager where appropriate.
• Other project related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred.
• 1 or more years of experience in product, retail or accessories.
• Working knowledge of footwear product and assortment planning preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and organizational skills.
• Excellent financial analysis and business math skills.
• Proficiency with PC and database management programs. Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed and high growth environment
• General understanding of the footwear industry and consumer trends preferred.

Travel Required

Up to 10% of work time involves travel

Base Salary: $62,000 - $68,000 yearly
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that's on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protectthe places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.
KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.