Apparel Product Manager

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States.  Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

WORK TYPE: Onsite 

LOCATION DETAILS: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

RELOCATION NOTE: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job location (Farmers Branch, TX) and be able to commute or relocate at their own expense if necessary.

WORK HOURS: 8:00am – 5pm, Monday - Friday

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10% 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 

The Product Manager supports the Merchandising Manager in managing assigned apparel and hardgoods categories. Working within the merchandising assortment planning calendar, this role coordinates seasonal assortments, cross-functional product bundles, catalog deliverables, and sport-specific assortment needs. The Product Manager partners with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure product information, system inputs, and lifecycle data are accurate and timely. This role uses category reporting, sell-through, and market insights to support category decisions and execution.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Support the Merchandising Manager in the management and execution of priorities for assigned product categories.
• Work within the merchandising assortment planning calendar to coordinate seasonal assortments, catalog deliverables, and sport-specific assortment needs.
• Manage cross-functional product bundles and coordinate inputs, timing, and deliverables with relevant teams.
• Analyze sell-through, category performance, consumer insights, competitive activity, and market trends to support assortment decisions and reporting.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Digital and Innovation, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Merchandising Operations, Creative, and vendors to support category priorities.
• Obtain and validate vendor product information; provide complete and accurate information to Merchandising Operations for style and system setup, coordinate setup timing, and validate final configuration.
• Maintain accurate backend pricing inputs and related product data in applicable systems.
• Communicate seasonal category assortments and product information to cross-functional partners.
• Partner with the Sample Manager to support mannequin updates and coordinate with Creative on product photoshoots and catalog needs.
• Work with Demand Planning and Supply Planning on product, market, and inventory needs and trends.
• Present assigned product categories at select sales events.
• Maintain end-of-life dates in the material master and support the E&O process by identifying and providing direction on affected items.
• Support the creation and management of vendor rebate programs in partnership with Finance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Ability to manage sensitive matters and information with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
•  Attention to detail, ability to multitask, remain organized and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated team player, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot focus of responsibilities in a smooth and efficient manner.
• Incorporate customer-centric values and SPIRIT principles into the company's mission, vision, and core values.
• The ability to communicate (listening, writing and verbal) across all levels of an organization efficiently and effectively.
• Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point required.

Education/Experience 

• High school diploma or GED required, Associate (or Bachelor) degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in product management, merchandising, category management, retail, or a related field.
• Proven success to effectively communicate (listening, writing and verbal) across all levels of an organization.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and learning new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

This job operates in a professional office environment. A sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, as necessary. This role is expected to be fully in office.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.