Associate Category Manager Bags & Accessories

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.

OVERVIEW

Associate Category Manager Bags & Accessories for Crocs, Inc., who is an agile teammate to join us in bringing consumer-first products to the evolving marketplace. This role will support the Category Manager of out licensing in the execution of brand Accessories, Bags, Socks, and other categories. This role is highly collaborative and coordinates across multiple functions. You will exercise excellent project management, communication, & organizational skills to support the product creation process from end to end.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Ensure precise and consistent product and assortment information across multiple systems and tools, including Centric, SAP. Collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve data discrepancies in a timely manner. * Manage partnerships and comms with external vendor partners to ensure information is shared in a timely manner. * Develop a deep understanding of consumer preferences, competitor activities, and marketplace trends – helping to identify product gaps and opportunities in bags, accessories, socks, and out-licensing. * Market Analysis and Consumer Insights around possible categories for Crocs to enter. * Apply analytical skills to interpret real-time and historical product data, providing actionable insights to drive decision-making. * Manage approval process, including samples and portals approvals with partners. * Contribute to the product briefing process, ensuring alignment with category objectives and consumer needs.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

* 1-2 years category management or product line management experience, preferably in a SKU-intensive team * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in product management, merchandising or a related field

• A basic understanding of the product creation lifecycle.
• Strong organizational skills & time management.
• Precise attention to detail.
• Capacity to accept constructive coaching and feedback and implement

improvements based on it

• Ability to think critically and gather information to solve problems
• Capacity to work cross-functionally & collaboratively with a positive

attitude and always upholding professionalism and respect * A passion for the product and understanding consumer, culture, market & trends with a distinguished taste and eye for commerciality * Seeks to understand multiple points of view, maintain a learning mentality, and expresses viewpoints with confidence. An excellent teammate

• Enthusiasm for one’s work and a desire to grow in one’s role
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a varied and constantly evolving

environment

• Desire to hone analytical skills and a results-focused approach to data
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking to challenge the status quo
• Ability to travel

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law. Title: Associate Category Manager Bags & Accessories Salary or Pay Range: $64,000 - $74,000 Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities. At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona. This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline. Job Category: Corporate