What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apparel Product Manager [209905] position at Aquent?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Apparel Product Manager to lead the development and execution of women’s training apparel product lines for a globally recognized leader in the footwear industry. This is a high-impact role focused on driving product excellence, consumer relevance, and commercial success within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Location & Schedule
On-site with a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)
Experience Level
5–7 years of product management experience in apparel required
What You’ll Do
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience
The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative and strategic product leader who is passionate about creating world-class performance apparel. They bring a strong consumer lens, excel at cross-functional partnership, and are comfortable balancing creative vision with commercial execution.
Client Description
Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.
We are seeking an experienced Apparel Product Manager to lead the development and execution of women’s training apparel product lines for a globally recognized leader in the footwear industry. This is a high-impact role focused on driving product excellence, consumer relevance, and commercial success within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Location & Schedule
On-site with a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)
Experience Level
5–7 years of product management experience in apparel required
What You’ll Do
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience
- Lead end-to-end product creation for women’s training apparel, with a focus on sports bras and performance wear
- Define and execute product strategy aligned to consumer insights, market trends, and business goals
- Partner closely with design, merchandising, and technical design teams to bring products from concept through commercialization
- Develop compelling product narratives and visual tools to support cross-functional alignment and decision-making
- Manage calendars, milestones, and seasonal timelines to ensure on-time delivery of product assortments
- Analyze retail performance and apply retail math to inform product decisions and assortment strategy
- Collaborate with athletes, consumers, and internal partners to gather insights and validate product direction
- Deep experience in apparel product management, ideally within women’s performance or training categories
- Strong understanding of retail math, product lifecycle, and consumer-driven product strategy
- Advanced skills in Excel and Keynote for analysis and storytelling
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments while maintaining structure and clarity
- Experience in women’s performance apparel, especially sports bras or technical apparel categories
- Strong consumer and competitor awareness in the athletic/performance space
- Background in product innovation and trend-driven assortment planning
- Prior experience with a globally recognized leader in the footwear or performance apparel industry
The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative and strategic product leader who is passionate about creating world-class performance apparel. They bring a strong consumer lens, excel at cross-functional partnership, and are comfortable balancing creative vision with commercial execution.
Client Description
Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.