As Product Category Manager you will lead the product development processes for the Lundhangs brand and ensure that our product portfolio is innovatie, sustainable and commercial. You will get the opportunity to work for a brand with strong roots and a team who live for the brand. In addition you will be a part of a well resourced house of brands that will back you up on your journey. What’s the ambition? To lift our products to new heights - do you take the challenge?

Main areas of responsibility

• Defining goals for the various concepts and product categories in close collaboration with Product Development Director
• Ensure that the product development process is being executed in accordance with the Timeline Process
• Monitor market trends and seek areas of knowledge to drive sustainable innovation
• Lead the product development team and ensure that the they have the necessary support and capability to thrive and take an industry lead position
• Facilitate good collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, therefore some travel must be expected
• Be a knowledgeable and credible representative for product development in internal arenas and support other departments with your insight

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business/fashion/product development or similar
• Minimum five years experience from similar positions. Preferably within the sports or outdoor industry
• Strong knowledge of apparel design, concepts, materials and technologies
• Experience in supplier development and collaboration with manufactures of apparel and/or outdoor equipment
• Very good native and English language skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong knowledge of digital productivity tools like MS Office and Google Workspace
• Skilled in business applications tools like ERP and PLM

We are looking for you who has a supportive leadership style and knows how to communicate and motivate people to go the extra mile for common goals. You have a strong commercial and entrepreneurial instinct with “an eye” for great design. You have a structured and analytical head and manage to work with the details and at the same time keep the bigger picture in mind. You are brave and dear to do something completely different and are able to deal with rapid change in technology and market needs. Last but not least - you have a genuine interest in nature and outdoor life.

What can we offer?

We offer you the opportunity to work in an international company with reputable brands. We have great growth ambitions, and have competitive, high quality and forward-looking products, where the focus on sustainability is strong. You will work closely with many different internal resources and get a unique insight into the whole value chain. As part of our team, you will be a key player and resource for further development. If you want to work in a place where you can have a lot of influence, where decisions are made without bureaucracy, and where you will be a part of a team of brave, skilled and including colleagues, then we would very much like to hear from you!