Product Manager Essentials

Job description

The Job The Product Management department oversees the end-to-end product process, ensuring the full collection is delivered on time. As Product Manager, you align the collection with market needs and the stichd strategy by connecting internal processes and creative teams. You act as the central coordinator across Product Development, Product Design, Operations, Marketing, and Sales. Working with a brand focus across several product groups, you translate product needs for different distribution channels and manage key account requests. Your Mission • Execute and manage the product process from clear briefs to range launch; • Create a lineplan and planning and translate this effectively into a clear product briefing for the creative team and coordinate the tasks and responsibilities of the teams; • Develop short- and long-term collection strategies, tactical product executions and innovations that position our brands as the leaders in the assigned categories; • Prepare market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales data; • Cooperate with design, development, and sales to ensure final collections reflect market needs; • Collaborate with stakeholders and drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar milestones; • Understand sales, margin, and merchandising requirements to deliver market / account fitting product concepts; • Meet category financial targets as set by the organization; • Manage, maintain, and distribute all information of assigned product lines. Ensuring correct and on time input in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP system; • Present product lines to internal and external teams in a comprehensive, clear, tactical manner. Your Talent • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Management, or a related field; • At least four years of product management experience, preferably in sports lifestyle, sporting goods, or an international organization working with global brands; • Strong knowledge of the lifestyle, fashion, and/or sporting goods markets, with a sharp commercial mindset and a solid understanding of sales drivers, retail dynamics, and competitor activity; • Experience in close-to-body product categories is preferred; • Flexible and open-minded team player with strong organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills; • Clear and confident communicator with excellent written and spoken English; • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. This role is based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible. To apply for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We will not apply for work or residence permits. We Offer • Our salaries are based on 38 hours per week, but full-time work is 40 hours per week. Instead, you choose between a lot of holidays; 40 per year ór choose for a 40-hour salary per month with still 28 holidays. You can switch every six months; • Annual bonus scheme; • New hires (introduction) days; • Great offer of e-learnings and a training offer for personal development; • Enough free fruit for you daily vitamins; • Provided lunch at a low cost; • Choose between lease-bike, NS Business Card or travel by car for € 0,25 per km (>10km). • 8% holiday allowance, employee insurances and a good pension scheme; • Employee discount on the PUMA, Levi’s, Fuelforfans and BMW Lifestyle websites; • Hybrid working: On full-time basis 3 days in the office and 2 days at home (incl. allowance for home working); • Flexible working hours, modern workspace and a good working atmosphere; • International working environment with colleagues of more than 50 different nationalities; • Wellbeing activities (f.e. yoga, pilates and bootcamp) and an inhouse gym; • Community involvement (STICHD impact tool); • STICHD drinks 5/6x per year in the city center of Den Bosch; • Work hard, play hard. Our STICHD-events are legendary. About Us We like to think of ourselves as a family of experts. Ok, we know what you’re thinking: at over 700 members, that’s a pretty big family. But what we really mean is that, whatever our skills or our story, whatever the task or the time pressure, we’re in it together. Pushing each other, backing each other and believing in each other, always. We’re one STICHD. And that matters, because this one company does a lot. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create products that people love. From socks and underwear to swim and fanwear. From PUMA and Levi’s to Formula 1 and Manchester City. From design and logistics to retail and events. From our HQ in the Netherlands to sales offices and logistics centres all over the world. Like we said: a lot. Why join us? Because at STICHD, you get the best of both worlds. The buzz and exposure of working on a global scale with the world’s biggest brands. The freedom and flexibility to find your own passion and follow your own path. But most of all, because we care. We really care. About our brands and products. About each package and every fan’s experience. About one another. We have some amazing people at STICHD. People with different backgrounds and skillsets, perspectives and personalities. Global leaders in their field who always stay curious, grounded and never stop learning. Does this sound like it could be you? Click ‘apply’ and show us what you’ve got! AQCUISITION AS A RESULT OF VACANIES IS NOT APPRECIATED STICHD provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at STICHD and PUMA, and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination. At STICHD and PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.