adidas · 6 hours ago
Director Product Management, Apparel & Accessories , Originals (LTD)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expadidas is a leading sportswear company that recognizes the importance of sport, lifestyle, and cultural insights. They are seeking a Director of Product Management for their Apparel & Accessories category to influence product direction and lead a cross-functional team to achieve strategic goals.
American FootballApparelFitnessLifestyleManufacturingMarketingProfessional ServicesRetailSporting GoodsWholesale
Responsibilities
Manage a team and develop their functional and social skills using available resources to create a top performing Originals L.A. Apparel & Accessories team
Set and manage strategic Apparel & Accessories category direction; ensure cross-functional alignment across key KPIs, i.e. margin, sell-thru, ideal range size, net sales, market share, etc
Identify new business opportunities to drive innovation and / or commerciality across key consumer segments and retail channels
Develop an "Win As One" within the team to ensure smooth cooperation with cross-functional departments across Design, Development, Merchandising, Sales, & Brand Communications
Have full understanding of the product creation process to drive it forward
Be a role model for all team members by co-developing and sharing strategic direction and the product creation process best practices
Show leadership through living the brand values while fostering an empathetic and strong performance culture
Challenge the cross-functional team to ensure creation of industry leading products and optimized operational models
Analyse and report category business performance to ensure achievement of category KPIs
Positively represent the category both internally and externally
Work with the CtC (Concept to Consumer), Brand Marketing, Culture Marketing, and Sports Marketing teams throughout the season to define strategic product marketing & franchise direction and Talent involvement when needed
Be a competent partner for category and ranging discussions with markets, sales leads, and retailers
Define projects to optimize category performance and steer to conclusion
Build an understanding of product information systems and interdependent internal functions to align on timelines and creation milestones
Qualification
Required
College degree, preferably in marketing/business/textile/fashion
Minimum of 7 years Product Marketing experience with Apparel, Accessories, & Footwear or comparable lifestyle product creation background
Experience in managing and developing direct reports
Strong leadership skills
Fluent in English
Strong understanding of North American & global streetwear, athleisure, & fashion industry & trends
PC skills (MS Office programs & related Project Management tools)
Manage a team to create industry leading products
In-depth knowledge of respective product category
Advanced analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented, strong business orientation
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
Strong communication skills
Lateral thinking and challenge status quo
Profound consumer, market, and retail knowledge…especially unique needs and interests of female & diverse consumers
Step up to conflicts and work towards a diplomatic solution
Execute change management
Cooperate effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships
Ability to travel
Passion for sports, women's fashion & lifestyle category, streetwear, music & culture
Preferred
Experience in trade or sales is helpful
Benefits
Robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Adoption, with surrogate and fertility support
Short and long-term disability
Basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage
401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Education assistance
Generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Annual bonus based on both company and personal performance
Prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service
Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Service Time Off during milestone years
Company
adidas
Adidas is a global sports brand that manufactures apparel, accessories, and footwear for professional athletes involved in various sports.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$578.62M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $578.62M
2020-04-15Post Ipo Debt
2002-01-11IPO
Leadership Team
Kasper Rorsted
CEO
Fabian Hieronimus
SVP Brand Strategy & Business Development
Recent News
2026-02-09
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