• Enrolled student in a relevant field of studies such as Business Administration, Sports Management, Textile Management, Fashion Marketing or similar

• Basic analytical skills and excellent attention to detail 

• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal)

• Competent level of MS-Office Tools

• Ability to work well as part of a team but also independently with a hands-on approach and proactiveness

• Starting Date: 15.10.2025; Duration: 6 months

• Support the Product Line Managers in coordinating all aspects of product life cycle management

• Assist with market- and competitor studies, retail and product trend research, data collection and general day-to-day business

• Create presentations, prepare, and attend internal and external meetings / events

• Support data management of product database and benchmark analysis

• Prepare price and cost comparison, sales data and order figures

• Maintain product descriptions for the seasonal product catalogue, support with photo approvals and be the key point person for the organization of samples

• Enrolled student in Business, Textile Management, (Fashion) Marketing or similar for the entire duration of the internship

• Previous work experience in retail would be advantageous

• Very good MS Office skills (particularly Excel and Power Point)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and produce results with a sense of urgency

• Accuracy in all tasks; self-policing and driven to produce output of the highest standard

• Hard working, upbeat and friendly team-player with excellent communication skills (in English) and a strong ability to multi-task and prioritize individual workload

• Starting date: 15.08.2025; Duration: 6 months

• Maintain and input data and updates within the internal product information system

• Create seasonal product catalog and sales tools: prepare and input product text and product details

• Do market research and take over sample handling

• Prepare sales data/ order figures using excel (including margin and pricing calculations)

• Support the preparation of internal product as well as merchandising review meetings

• Support to develop and execute product line specific projects

• 1 to 3 years relevant experiences in international product management, sales, merchandising, marketing, strategy position, preferably in a sports company
• Good knowledge and passion for Teamsport, particularly Football, consumers trends and retail
• Very good knowledge of the MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills & familiar with data crunching 
• Very good verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English
• Pro-active and curious entrepreneur mindset and keen to take initiative
• A team player with positive attitude, eager to learn and quick to adapt in a dynamic environment
• Energetic, passionate and confident personality that has both an eye for detail and can work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• University degree, preferably in Business Administration or Marketing
• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Contribute to build and implement the strategy for the future global growth of Teamsport footwear categories (Football, Handball, Rugby, Cricket)
• Manage the assigned product line: strategy, range planning & structure, forecasting, price & margin basis considering specified company and Business Unit targets
• Contribute with the team to plan, execute and implement overall international product line through the creation process (from briefing, development to go-to-market phases)
• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design, Development and Marketing to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Maintain product information within Product Line Management systems and take care of important administrative tools and database
• Assist with overall industry analysis, market research, consumer research, forecasting and competitive analysis
• Actively participate in the preparation and presentation of product line at key milestone meetings and key account previews
• International travel to develop products, meet accounts, win insights in market and consumer trends
• Manage/lead cross functional projects with different teams including marketing, innovation, labelling and packaging. Project management including: brief, tracking status, follow-up, approval process and alignment.

• Graduate studies preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Textile or Fashion
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in Apparel product management within the fashion/streetwear industry
• Passion for Lifestyle and/or Fashion is a must
• Deep understanding of the image target consumer, brand environment and distribution
• Superior level of product expertise and taste level
• Very good communication skills and fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical skills and excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Flexible team player with good organizational and interpersonal skills

• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Actively prepare market and competitor studies at global level, as well as analyze forecasts and sales analysis
• Develop collections and marketing strategies for Select Apparel product lines with both an image and a commercial eye
• Bring consumer and culturally relevant insights throughout the whole product creation process
• Drive the product creation process in collaboration with the cross-functional team based on the Go-to-Market calendar
• Proactively manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal design, development meetings until prototype approvals and launch at the international meeting
• Lead target FOB$ & RRP settings, manage the range size, style/article count, gross profit margin and net sales for the respective offer within agreed seasonal targets from Design phase to production
• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Work closely with the Senior Product Line Manager for Select to ensure concept and product alignment across all product categories
• Prepare and present Select product lines and other business related topics to international partners & key accounts

• Enrolled student in a relevant field of studies such as Business Administration, Sports Management, Textile Management, Fashion Marketing or similar

• Basic analytical skills and excellent attention to detail 

• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal)

• Competent level of MS-Office Tools

• Ability to work well as part of a team but also independently with a hands-on approach and proactiveness

• Starting date: 15.08.2025; Duration: 6 months

• Support the Product Line Managers in coordinating all aspects of product life cycle management

• Assist with market- and competitor studies, retail and product trend research, data collection and general day-to-day business

• Create presentations, prepare, and attend internal and external meetings / events

• Support data management of product database and benchmark analysis

• Prepare price and cost comparison, sales data and order figures

• Maintain product descriptions for the seasonal product catalogue, support with photo approvals and be the key point person for the organization of samples

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Management, Business Administration or Marketing preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in the sportswear industry, Footwear and/or Product Management preferred.
• Very good knowledge and passion for sportswear, streetwear, sports-fashion, and consumer trends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with complex processes at the same time.
• Team player mentality, high flexibility, and open mindedness.
• Very good presentation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, overall business orientation.
• Very good verbal and written language skills in English – additional languages are great differentiators.
• Initiative, energy, passion, eye for details, confident and looking for daily challenges in an international environment.
• Domestic and/or International Travel - up to 15%

• Build product assortments & manage the product creation process for assigned Sportstyle Footwear product lines specifically drafted to the needs of North America and Latin American regions.
• Ensure that products are connected to consumer needs and locally relevant, driving story telling excellence and brand heat.
• Manage the product creation process & calendar from brief to final product sign off on specific GTM timelines.
• Liaise with Global Business Units, regional teams as well as Sourcing counterparts.
• Build and share expertise about North & Latin American markets & business developments, Key Accounts & consumers with the local and global teams.
• Manage Product KPIs: competitive Retail Price, target FOB setting, margin, style efficiency as well as sustainability targets.
• Analyze & suggest product decisions based on Orders, Sell-In, Sell-Through & consumer feedback.
• Ensuring accurate and timeless maintenance of all relevant PUMA systems.
• Present product assortments during Key Account meetings.
• Travel domestically and internationally for market research, customer meetings & Global Milestone meetings.

·       Bachelor/ Master’s degree in Fashion Management, Business Administration or Marketing.

·       5+ years of international footwear experience or in a similar position with a top tier international sports company

·       Very good knowledge and passion for the sport, consumer trends as well as the sportswear market in India

·       Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with complex processes at the simultaneously

·       Excellent technical footwear product knowledge

·       Strong analytical skills, overall business orientation with excellent presentation and communication skills

·       Strong verbal and written language skills in English

·       Deep knowledge of MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.)

·       Team player mentality, high flexibility, and open mindedness

·       Driving the product creation of regional Footwear range, including product for leading Key online Accounts in India, and regional Collab partners.

·       Driving the strategic direction of product lines in alignment with the Brand and Business Unit strategy.

·       Ensuring that final products are target consumer and trend relevant, competitive on the market and offer a unique selling proposition.

·       Analyzing market & Key Accounts for consumer, market and competitor insights.

·       Leading the cooperation with Merchandising & Sales, Key Accounts, Design and Development to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs.

·       Working closely with Global PLM teams as well as Apparel teams for head-to-toe product alignment.

·       Presenting product strategy and product lines to international partners and Key Accounts.

·       Managing the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins.

·       Turning forecast & sales analyses into product & business decisions.

·       Ensuring that Product Data Systems are maintained correctly and on time

• A minimum of 1-3 years work experience in a product management role

• Good general knowledge of the sporting goods industry trends, market and consumer trends for the product line and the competitive landscape 

• Strong analytical skills & excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Good presenting skills, including creation of high-quality, accurate and engaging content

• Experience working with Excel & Powerpoint and knowledge of Adobe (Illustrator & Photoshop)

• Interest in Basketball Sport & Culture

The Junior Product Line Manager will have the opportunity to work in a hands-on product management environment for a growing business within Puma. They will be directly involved in the product creation process for the Global Basketball Apparel lines to service the global market.

• Assist PLM team to ensure a smooth product creation process for global apparel lines

• Keep all systems up to date – collaborate closely with GTM to ensure data accuracy and deadlines

• Assist with overall industry analysis, consumer & market trends, competitive benchmarking, and account activities

• Manage sample storage to ensure organization and easy access to the product

• Work closely with cross functional teams (design, development, sports marketing, merchandising) to ensure product progress and improvements

• Analyze and report category business

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Finance or related experience
• Minimum 10 years international apparel product management experience with top tier international sports company, with 3+ years management experience required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Credible knowledge of sportswear/fashion consumer trends and Apparel market/retail dynamics in different markets
• General knowledge of international retail environment
• Awareness of agile working methods to foster collaboration with key stakeholders in design/development to capture fast lead times
• Strong leadership skills. High initiative, high energy, passionate, decisive, eye for detail, confident.
• Strong analytical, overall business orientation
• Ability to frame and defend an alternative position
• Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheets
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel required, including regular travel to PUMA’s HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

• Managing market- and competitor studies on an international level hand in hand with Merchandising organization as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Together with Business Unit management developing and assuring detailed collection strategies on seasonal basis and under consideration of company as well as Business Unit strategies
• Responsible for developing a conceptual assortment plan (CAP) on base of the Merchandising plan (MPL) as well as fulfillment of range planning parameters (Category/Segments/Styles/Price Points/DC/Customers/product flow/color merchandising)
• Close cooperating with the teams of merchandising, design and development (PUMA Group Sourcing), regions and other Stakeholder ensuring that the final collection reflects market needs as well as aligning on Head of level concerned apparel, footwear and accessories assortment to ensure a concept and product coordination across all product segments
• Leading and driving the assigned product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar
• Responsible for product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category
• Presenting the strategy- and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervise the preparation of international meetings
• Final checking of the instore date
• Regular feedback to Senior Management, especially BU Management, on category development
• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.) as well as in coordinating the product equipment and packaging
• Ensuring an accurate and timeless set up as well as maintenance of all lines and all required information
• Executing business trips to target markets as well as supplier visits on a frequent basis
• Functional and disciplinary leading and developing of the Product Management team in the particular BU
• Collaboration with external partner (assets and/or Co-Labs)