Product Line Manager - Apparel

DescriptionKforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Product Line Manager - Apparel.Summary:We're looking for someone that has strong product experience & intuition for business. Through honesty, integrity, and willingness, this candidate is looking to grow and challenge themselves. This person will think big, break down barriers, innovate and implement in service of the athlete. The candidate needs to have heightened awareness of women's fashion and performance industries/competitive landscape, a passion for Women's products, and confidence with verbal and written communication. This person will lead product and design reviews, connect with merchandising at key strategy check-ins, participate in cross-functional meetings, create compelling visual tools to influence design, merchandising and our downstream geography partners.Responsibilities:* Leads with a positive collective spirit and creates a 'one team' environment across functions* Ability to operate effectively even when the way forward is not clear and to take an ambiguous situation and create a clear path forward for the cross-functional team* Ability to communicate in consistent, clear, agile and timely manner with cross-functional partners - written and verbally * Strategic thinking with ability to balance elite athlete needs and unlock retail opportunities* Leads by example and can hold team accountable for meeting deadlines and delivering quality workRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Retail Merchandising, Business, an equivalent to 2 additional years of relevant work experience or combination of relevant education, experience, and training* 6+ years of relevant experience in product-related roles * Must have Product management experience * Knowledge in performance apparel is a plusJob TypeContractCompensation45 - $48