Associate Category Manager - Lifestyle
Broomfield, CO, US, 80021
Overview
Crocs is built on inherent simplicity and people-purposed, imaginative innovation. Our culture thrives on those who can think big, act fast and collaborate with ease. We’re looking for an Associate Category Manager, Lifestyle, to join us in crafting the vision for our future; to inspire ideas, collaborate and create.
This role will contribute to charting a new course for Lifestyle footwear by delivering compelling product stories that embody the core mission of the Crocs brand, Comfort for all People. As Associate Category Manager, Lifestyle, you will support the execution of the global category playbook to meet the strategic goals and long-term vision of the brand and the Lifestyle Category. This role is highly collaborative and coordinates with multiple cross-functional partners. You will apply effective communication & organizational skills to support the product creation process from end-to-end.
What You'll Do
- Support execution of seasonal brand & category objectives.
- Assist product line planning, product briefing, and project/system management.
- Facilitate landmark presentations and cross-functional collaboration.
- Master product creation lifecycle, ensuring product intent, costing targets & timelines are being met.
- Become an expert in the lifestyle consumer, competitor landscape, and marketplace.
- Analyze historical & real-time performance data using an insight-to-action approach.
- Develop visual aids to identify new opportunities & apply findings.
- Sharpen go-to-market through product naming, product copy briefing & editing, and communicate updates to product or timing.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- 0-2 years product line management experience, preferably footwear.
- Strong organizational skills & attention to detail and deadlines, experience with PLM system management is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; works collaboratively.
- Understanding of footwear construction and storytelling.
- Passion for understanding consumer culture and market trends with a high taste-level.
- Curiosity to understand new ideas and opportunities with a willingness to confidently express viewpoints.
- Eager to enhance analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
- Ability to travel.
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Associate Category Manager - Lifestyle 
Salary or Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Denver