Product Manager - Distributed Brands

Posted by HLC on 01/04/2021

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Bike

Job Categories: Management - Product -Brand, Product Analyst

Company Type: Accessories

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Country: United States

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Job Type: Full Time

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Employee May Telecommute: Yes

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Job Description & Requirements

   

Do you love cycling?  Has your experience given you a deep understanding of the partnership that exists between a distributor, a vendor and a consumer dealer?  Then consider joining HLC and put all of that to work being a part of the passion that fuels the outdoor industry.        

What will you do in this role?

• Select and maintain the right portfolio of products for your brand
• Ensure profitability of your brand by performing price analysis, market analysis and negotiations with vendors
• Develop brand marketing plans for our key partners and participate in planning and implementation of marketing plans
• Ensure good presentation of the products (technical specs, attributes, content) in our website and other sales and marketing tools
• Participate in the development of all sales channels including specialty stores, regional chains, National accounts and online reseller.
• Analyze reports, trends, and competitors and make recommendations for product opportunities
• Become a valued partner for your brands
• Perform sales/market analysis in order to provide buying/forecasting intel on new products and changing trends

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Experience in product management
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and remain organized and focused on the details
• A passion for the outdoors
• The ability to engage, inspire, motivate and influence others 
• A keen understanding of what it means to work as part of a team 
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key external partners 
• Positive attitude and the desire to make positive contributions to the company beyond the scope of your normal job responsibilities
• Flexibility….because things can change and we need to change with them

Why HLC?

In addition to our product team, you’ll be part of our HLC family and for us, we believe in a true work-life balance. Once you get to know us we think you’ll agree, there is no better place to work! To help us get to know you, we would love it if you’d submit a short (under 2 minutes please) video introducing yourself and your cycling passion to us (not required, we just love meeting new people).  Of course, we want you to send your resume too!  Please send everything to hrdept@hlc.bike. 

About HLC

HLC is committed to empowering independent bicycle dealers with a selection of today's best brands, products and services. Our growth and success are the direct result of our commitment to offer the best possible customer service to our dealers.