Bauer: Associate Brand Manager- Goal

TEAMMATES WANTED

Working at Bauer is like playing on a hockey team. We empower each other to be our best. Everyone on the team has an important role to play. You might be leading others or collaborating with teammates on a big project. Whatever your title, you are part of something bigger than yourself.

Founded in 1927, Bauer Hockey developed the first skate. Since then, our passion for the game, drive for innovation, and commitment to the hockey community have made us the most trusted brand in hockey.

Want to join our team as an Associate Brand Manager- Goal?

The Associate Brand Manager for the Goalie category is responsible for the creation and commercialization of the category plan for the current and following seasons, including attaining volume, profit, margin dollars and share. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and execute the seasonal category plans and drive category go-to-market strategy and planning for both new and existing products. The Associate Brand Manager will manage category P&L’s and portfolio P&L’s across product and marketing.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Work with cross functional teams to execute the seasonal product plans for Goalie product, including sales, marketing, product development, Logistics & Supply and Demand.
• Manage product through entire process ensuring strategy in line with strategic plan.
• Assist Category Director in creating 3-year category strategy, innovation road map and marketing objectives.
• Provide overall direction to Category Launch Team regarding product development, sales, and marketing, and operational and sports marketing.
• Analyze consumer research and insights, brand tracking data, sales information, and projections to develop and execute marketing plans.
• Confirm that all functional solutions meet the strategic guidelines set in the seasonal category objectives.
• Lead and participate in category launch team meetings.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the Category Launch Team to keep the process running smoothly.
• Attend and contribute to monthly Category Team meetings.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development for the cross functional team.
• Attend and participate in bi-annual sales meetings and partner summits.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Business or related field- or equivalent years of relevant and related experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a corporate setting with brand management, strategic and analytical capabilities.
• Knowledge or significant interest in goaltending/goal equipment
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate and monitor goals and objectives for a cross functional team.
• Strong communication skills (written/verbal), including demonstrated ability to deliver effective presentations.
• Excellent information seeking skills and detail oriented with ability to seek creative viable solutions to any given situation.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group and fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Adjust quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Travel as needed and/or required by essential job functions.

Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you’ll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s Annual incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.