Senior Vice President, Global Product Management

In leading TUMI’s global product vision, the Sr. Vice President, Global Product Management will evaluate and generate new product ideas while remaining consistent to brand strategy and core business development. As owner of the global product strategy, this leader will innovate and maximize our significant business - currently approaching a billion dollars in revenue - to achieve full potential of our product range and double revenue.

The Sr. Vice President Global Product Management will leverage TUMI’s heritage, modern design, and brand story - The TUMI DIFFERENCE - to create consumer-informed, long-term product roadmaps. This is not about flash-in-the pan success; this is about promoting authentic brand growth so that sixty years from now, TUMI will be as relevant of a lifestyle brand as it is today.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for shaping and shifting brand strategies and long-range plans; one of seven global leaders steering the business and one of four global executives based in the US.

• Lead a high-performing, agile, and entrepreneurial team.

• Build and cultivate relationships broadly to influence product strategy, mobilize resources to drive business, meet customers’ needs, drive operational excellence, and meet ambitious sales and growth goals. Net/net: be involved in executive decisions covered in and outside of this job description.

• Shape and drive culture as a competitive advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership and full accountability for the long-term, 2-5 year global product strategy.

• Manage product lifecycle from concept to retirement in all product categories, including but not limited to: Travel, Men’s, Women’s, and Licensed Products.

• Drive global market and industry research initiatives and leverage third-party trend resources to validate product strategies.

• Predict and capitalize on global business opportunities and risks utilizing sales performance, global trend data, demographic/psychographic consumer analytics, and competitive analysis.

• Consolidate input from corporate partners and global regions into a highly curated, focused product and price strategy—including SKU expansion and rationalization.

• Communicate and coordinate efforts for unified support with internal peers/resources in design, marketing, merchandising, and sourcing.

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive leadership team to ensure best practices are in place.

• Ensure product is constantly evolving to meet our customers’ needs and biggest business opportunities are aligned with brand priorities.

• Identify industry trends and develop innovative strategies to support growth.

• Maintain close collaboration with Sourcing on GM goals, including global retail price alignment.

• Establish deep working relationship with Head of Merchandising, North America, and global general managers.

• Effectively partner with marketing on driving market-relevant customer acquisition and brand strategies.

• Ensure product stories and big ideas are translated across every distribution channel into an engaging customer experience with a focus on credible storytelling, product knowledge, and love of travel, adventure, and design.

• Develop strong relationships with current and new licensing partners resulting in on-brand, lifestyle product extensions.

• Develop talent and create actionable succession plans to support growth and development.

• Lead, direct, and develop the Global Product and Licensing teams with cross-functional support partners, including Creative/Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Marketing, eCommerce, Store Operations, Human Resources, and Finance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Product Leader: 10+ years leading high growth, successful product launches with deep understanding of competitive landscape, macro trends and consumer behavior outside of the organization to evaluate and incorporate opportunity where appropriate.
• Business Driver: Highly developed understanding of how product decisions impact top and bottom line across diverse distribution and business model complexities around the globe. Proven track record of leading positive evaluation of product potential against investment of company resources; know where to place the big bets.
• Customer Acquisition: Positive track record of building partnerships, specifically in development of licensed product extensions to drive customer acquisition.
• Innovation Cultivator: Identify trends and develop innovative product strategies that transform and evolve product offerings.
• Personal Leadership: Demonstrated executive presence, presentation, decisiveness to influence all levels cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed is crucial.
• Purpose: Lead with deep connection to purpose and values. Understand the emotional and engagement drivers that come with purpose-based leadership.
• Change Leadership: Experience leading through significant change and transformation to move an organization forward in a financially responsible way.
• Talent Builder: Proven track record of assessing, attracting and developing best in industry leaders and teams.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.

Associate Benefits:

• Career pathing
• Work-life balance
• Training
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance with partial employer contributions, vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Disability Insurance, Supplemental Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, and commuter benefits.
• This role may have the opportunity to earn an annual target bonus based on several factors including Company and individual performance, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s bonus plan in effect from time to time. Details regarding the plan are outlined in each employee’s plan agreement.

Who we are:

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.

At TUMI, you’ll find a dynamic working environment, joining a community where each team member is empowered with an entrepreneurial spirit. Associates are respected as a vital part of the organization and recognized for their contributions. We believe in a workplace that gives every individual the opportunity to make an impact, and our ongoing commitment is to provide all the tools you need to succeed— guidance towards individual career growth, professional training and development initiatives, and a motivating, exciting environment— along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs.

What we value:

• INNOVATIVE BY NATURE. SUSTAINABLE BY CHOICE. TUMI protects the things that matter most, the things you own and the planet you travel to see. Our planet is an astonishing place and we believe it’s our responsibility to preserve it for travelers of the future. By putting excellence and quality first, we ensure that every TUMI product has lifelong purpose, supported by our rigorous testing standards, exploration of recycled materials, and global repair network.
• PARTNERS WE BELIEVE IN. Staying true to our values by helping take care of the most vulnerable among us aligns with our mission and is a core element of what we do. We focus on three main areas: promoting wellbeing; empowering vulnerable communities; and protecting the earth’s beautiful places. Each year we extend our philanthropic efforts to partners that help better the world. From supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fight to cure childhood cancer to Waves for Water who provides clean water to communities in need, we proudly stand by the profound changes they enact.
• CULTURE & INCLUSION. As an organization, we are committed to a diverse and vibrant culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers each of us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.

The actual rate of pay offered depends on various factors, including qualifications for the position and relevant experience; as well as other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position or location.

Tumi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.