Associate Global Product Manager

Associate Global Product Manager – Softgoods

PIONEERING BRANDS THAT MAKE LIFE BETTER

We’re Pentland Brands, the people behind some of the world’s best-loved sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands.

Speedo is a part of the Pentland Brands Limited Family.

We are a global family business bringing some of the most loved active and footwear brands to millions of people around the world.

We own Speedo, Endura, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Mitre, Ellesse and we’re the UK licensee for Kickers. Our products are available in over 190 countries and are sold either directly by Group companies or are represented by licensees and distributors.

All our brands have their own unique identities and every one of them is powered by Pentland. We have more than 1,200 employees worldwide and we’re always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic people to help shape our future.

We celebrate differences and give everyone the freedom to innovate and develop, be it through creative working environments or learning opportunities. Our brands are there in the moments that matter - being there for more people, in more of those moments, drives everything we do.

At Pentland, we’re guided by four principles, we use these to make sure we’re not only doing a great job, but we’re doing it in the right way:

• Success is a team game
• With clarity and courage
• Better as standard
• In good conscience

We believe in building brands for the world to love, generation after generation. Your potential is our potential and together we can build and grow brands that last.

KEY PURPOSE:

The Associate Global Product Manager - Softgoods drives product strategy to ensure products meet specific merchandising objectives, revenue and target goals. This position partners cross-functionally to bring product lines to market in a timely and profitable manner, in accordance with line plans and product calendar. The person in this role will take pride in Speedo, our culture, and our product!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute merchandising plans and strategies provided by leadership across competitive, fitness, and recreational swimwear categories.
• Assist with cross-functional coordination between Product Merchandising, Design, Development, Marketing, and Brand teams.
• Support consumer insights integration by sharing feedback and data with the team.
• Maintain and update global line plans in the PLM system (DeSL), ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Prepare and organize design and development briefs for internal teams.
• Conduct competitor research and compile findings to identify trends and opportunities.
• Track category trends and consumer behaviors; share updates with the team.
• Help create seasonal presentations, GTM tools, and launch decks.
• Assist with preparation for sales meetings and key account presentations.
• Manage global salesman sample (SMS) ordering and tracking process.
• Support pricing analysis and documentation in partnership with the merchandising team.
• Monitor deadlines and deliverables to ensure alignment with the global merchandising calendar.
• Provide administrative support for PLM workflow improvements in collaboration with IT and Product Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, planning, or product creation within apparel, swimwear, or sporting goods.
• Experience interpreting consumer insights and market trends.
• Ideally previous experience in PLM system, specifically DeSL.
• Ability to work independent and within a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in swimwear, competitive swimming, and global consumer trends.