Category Executive, Lifestyle

1 month ago

Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom New Balance Full time

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

Support the EMEA Lifestyle Merchandising Team in delivering our Business and Brand objectives through our "Go To Market" plans and product assortments.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Maintain product data management systems and preparations for key internal and external meetings.
  • Creation and management of range grids/presentations
  • Support the planning and forecasting process through sales data analysis.
  • Manage sample sets and coordinate availability across teams and meetings.
  • Deliver competitor price benchmarking and margin analysis.
  • Research and report market, product, and consumer insights to the regional team on a regular basis.
  • Price benchmarking and margin analysis for relevant products.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key members of the global and market teams
  • Travel to domestic and international markets to conduct market, trend, competitor, and consumer research and gain product feedback (could include weekends/unsociable hours).

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

  • Passion for Trainers and Streetwear.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficient use of excel.
  • High initiative individual with an eye for detail.
  • Proficient with MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft outlook.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid office/remote environment.
  • Comfortable in an informal and dynamic working environment.
  • Bachelor's degree of education preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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