Associate Product Manager - Goalie

The Associate Product Manager – Goalie is responsible for supporting the end‑to‑end development, management, and growth of the goalie product line. This role partners closely with R&D, design, sales, and marketing to deliver high‑performance products aligned with brand strategy, consumer needs and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Product Development & Line Planning Create and maintain detailed product briefs and line plans for goalie product launches. Support the evolution of line architecture and product life cycles to drive business growth. Identify new product opportunities and carryover strategies. Project & Product Management Coordinate with Goalie R&D to ensure development samples, timelines and performance targets are met. Manage product life cycle milestones from concept through launch and post‑launch evaluation. Complete all operational requirements and documentation for product SKUs, including item creation in product management systems. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with design, development, sales and marketing teams to deliver top‑tier products. Ensure strong alignment with go‑to‑market plans across all functions. Present product updates and recommendations at internal gate reviews, key account meetings and sales launches. Market Intelligence & Strategy Prepare and analyze market insights, trend reports and competitive data to inform product strategy. Leverage research, cost analysis and demand forecasting to support pricing recommendations. Sales & Go‑To‑Market Support Collaborate with sales leadership to develop product sales strategies and support market share objectives. Support major product launches and sales enablement initiatives. Marketing & Digital Content Partner with marketing to ensure accurate and compelling product information across digital platforms. Contribute to technical product content including videos, illustrations, performance copy, catalogs and retail tools. Customer Experience & Field Engagement Attend retail demo, fit and on‑ice events to gather consumer insights and identify opportunities to enhance the in‑store experience. Support athlete activations, line reviews and product launches as needed. Sales Tools & Digital Enablement Drive the development and continuous improvement of sales and consumer‑facing tools, including online product customizers. Team & Organizational Contribution Support overall team initiatives and contribute to shared goals and objectives. Qualifications 1–3 years of experience in product management, hockey specialty retail, merchandising, product engineering or product development and design. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Knowledge of and passion for ice hockey, with a strong preference for goaltending experience or expertise. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to build data‑driven business cases. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast‑paced environment. Travel Requirements Ability and willingness to travel frequently for U.S. and Canada retail visits, meetings, events and product launches, with occasional international travel. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision coverage Life Insurance 401(k) with 100% match on the first 5% Paid parental leave $100 monthly tuition loan repayment assistance Fitness reimbursement 4 weeks of PTO + 12 paid holidays Volunteer time off Employee discounts on New Balance, Warrior and Brine products Cultural emphasis on associate growth and development A collaborative, high‑impact environment where every role matters EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Warrior provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an armed forces veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Warrior Sports Inc.