Based in our headquarters in Carpi (MO), Italy, we’re looking for a motivated and energetic Footwear Product Line Manager to join our Footwear Team. This is a very interesting position within our organization for a talented professional who is willing to bring his/her own experience to contribute to the business growth. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Create New Product / Category Opportunities to expand the business and create Seasonal Relevant Product Range to meet EndConsumers needs; - Seasonal Product Briefing and Line Plan Style level; - Share responsibility (Merchandise) to manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal designs, development meetings until prototype approvals and launching the lines at the international meeting ensuring that the final collection is reflecting market needs; - Guide Sales Teams to drive business and meet seasonal goals; - Monitor Product Creation Process; - Product Segmentation; - Collaborate with Development Manager to hit required cost prices (FOB) and Constantly challenging product costing and how costing affects product quality, margin & net sales from design phase to production; - Shared responsibility to hit required Margin Profitable goals; - Competition & Consumer Analysis; - Regular visits of markets, fairs and suppliers JOB QUALIFICATIONS - 5 10 years of experience in the role; - Very good knowledge of consumer trends, fashion/lifestyle market and retail environment as well as the sportswear market focus on EMEA; - Very strong analytical skills, overall business orientation; - Very strong Product knowhow; - Knowledge of MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.) SKILLS and ATTITUDES - Very good organizational skills to manage complex processes and calendars - Team player mentality, high flexibility, entrepreneur spirit and open mindedness - Very good verbal and written language skills in English - Excellent communication and presentation skills - High degree of resilience, flexibility and willingness to travel. If you fit with the job description, please upload you CV and “Be your own Champion”