• Independently developing conceptual assortment plans (CAP) on product line and price basis considering specified company and Business Unit targets as well as Merchandising plans (MPL)

• Manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal design and development meetings until prototype approvals and launching the lines at the international meeting

• Cooperating with Merchandising, Design, and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting  market needs

• Driving the product creation process based on the Go-To-Market (gtm) calendar

• Presenting product strategy and product lines to international partner as well as key accounts

• Constantly challenges the product costing and how costing affects the product quality, margin & net sales from design to phase to production release

• Ensure a correct and punctual input and maintenance of the PAC system for all assigned product lines and all required information

• Present strategy and product lines to the relevant strategic clubs and international teams in cooperation with Sports Licensing.

• At least 5 years of international product management experience in the sports industry; experience in a Go-To-Market function (Merchandising, Sales) desirable

• Very good knowledge and passion for Football market, consumer trends, the fashion/lifestyle market and retail environment

• Very strong technical Apparel/Equipment knowledge and product knowhow

• Very strong analytical skills and business orientation

• Confident teamplayer with strong initiative and entrepreneurial spirit

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and German. More languages are a plus

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar education

• This opportunity will be available in full time.

• 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 a relevant field of studies

• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

• Fluent in English

• Organized and proactive team player with an entrepreneurial attitude

• Communicative and open-minded personality

• Interest in the sporting goods industry, especially in footwear

• Starting date: 01.05.2026; duration: 6 months.

• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar for Sportstyle Select and Collab Apparel collections for the China sportswear market
• Develop Apparel collections and marketing strategies for assigned product lines with special focus on Street-Sportswear & External Partnership Collections in alignment with the Global Business Unit Strategy and PUMA China market strategy
• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments
• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level and specific for the Chinese market as well as analyze forecasts and sales analyses
• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts
• Ensure maintenance of key product information in relevant data systems and documents
• Check the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.).

• University degree in Business or Marketing
• Minimum 5 years of international apparel experience in a similar position with a top tier international sports company, high-end streetwear or premium brands, preferably in collaborations
• Very good knowledge and passion for product, consumer trends especially for collabs and premium distribution in China
• Very strong analytical skills, overall business orientation
• Very good verbal and written language skills in Mandarin and English
• Excellent communication skills
• Deep knowledge of MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Initiative, energy, passion, eye for details, confident and looking for daily challenges in an international environment
• Teamplayer mentality.

• Manage given responsibility for the PUMA Golf Footwear Product process from brief concept to handing over to marketing & retail team.
• Ability to tell stories through product and clearly communicate vision to design.
• Provide briefs which give clear product direction and information to development and design partners.
• Plan overall international product line that delivers statement product, but also builds in products with price point positioning that drive volume at target margins.
• Assist with mid and long term category road map to achieve given growth targets.
• Conduct overall industry analysis, market research, consumer research, and competitive analysis.
• Create, communicate and brief innovative new product ideas for category growth.
• Manage Global Footwear product marketing efforts through interaction with key marketing support personnel, including catalog, packaging, sell sheets, line lists, etc
• Ability to powerfully present footwear line to internal customers (sales, customer service, merchandising, etc) and external customers
• Work closely with Development team and take initiative in product testing to ensure timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the applicable development calendar (inline or product specific, e.g. advanced technological projects.)
• Work closely as member of PLM, Design, and Product Development team to bring technical sports products to market.  Proactively manage progression of product line throughout each season.
• Manage PUMA tour & promotion needs to ensure best product service according to athlete needs.
• Coordinate with International Marketing team to plan new product introduction.
• Enter product briefs and maintain product information within the Product Management Database (PAC).
• Responsible for the presentations of the golf range, both internally to merchandising and sales, and externally to key retailers / partners.
• Develop and manage an effective working relationship between merchandising, sales, and marketing to effectively plan new product introductions.
• Monthly reporting of category developments to senior management
• Travel to domestic and international markets to continuously develop technical, consumer and retail knowledge.

• Preferably Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing.
• Must have 2-4+ years of product management experience and 1+ years of golf industry experience. 
• International footwear product management experience with top tier international sports company beneficial.  Marketing experience is a plus.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop to update colorway & CADs
• Global mindset.
• Credible knowledge of international golf as well as technical consumer trends and market dynamics.
• General knowledge of international golf retail environment.
• Strong leadership skills. High initiative, high energy, passionate, decisive, eye for detail, confident.
• Excellent presenting, communication and listening skills.
• General technical product knowledge.
• Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools.
• Requires 10-20% global and domestic travel.
• Passion for golf.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $70,304-$100,300 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Lead and drive the assigned product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar

  Developing and managing the market- and competitor studies for the assigned product lines on an international level hand in hand with Merchandising as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses

• Develop detailed collection strategies for assigned product lines on seasonal basis and under consideration of company as well as Business Unit strategies

• Manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal design and development meetings until prototype approvals and launching the lines at the international meeting

• Working closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel, and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments

• Presenting strategy and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervising the preparation of international meetings

• Planning, coordinating, and final checking of the instore date/product flow

• Understand and challenge product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin, and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category

• Providing regular feedback to Head of on category development

• Cooperating with Merchandising, Design, and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs

• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.) as well as in developing the product equipment and packaging

• Ensuring an accurate and timeless set up and maintenance of all lines and all required information in the PAC system

• Executing business trips to target markets as well as supplier visits on a frequent basis

• Pass on experience and knowledge, share best practices, and call for follow-ups for further product line managers (Mentoring).

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management, or comparable degree

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management in a related industry

• Relevant leadership experience including the ability to motivate and mentor others

• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment

• Flexible Teamplayer with an open mindset, good organizational skills and well-structured work

• Good market and retail knowledge in the lifestyle, fashion and/or sporting goods industry

• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Good analytical skills

• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken).

• Lead and drive the assigned product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar

• Developing and managing the market and competitor studies for the assigned product lines on an international level hand in hand with Merchandising as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses

• Develop detailed collection strategies for assigned product lines on seasonal basis and under consideration of company as well as Business Unit strategies 

• Manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal design, and development meetings until prototype approvals and launching the lines at the international meeting

• Working closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel, and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments

• Presenting strategy and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervising the preparation of international meetings

• Planning, coordinating, and final checking of the instore date/product flow

• Understand and challenge product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category

• Providing regular feedback to Head of on category development

• Cooperating with Merchandising, Design, and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs

• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.) as well as in developing the product equipment and packaging

• Ensuring an accurate and timeless set up and maintenance of all lines and all required information in the PAC system

• Executing business trips to target markets as well as supplier visits on a frequent basis

• Pass on experience and knowledge, share best practices, and call for follow-ups for further product line managers (Mentoring).

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management, or comparable degree

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management in a related industry

• Relevant leadership experience including the ability to motivate and mentor others

• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment

• Flexible Teamplayer with an open mindset, good organizational skills, and well-structured work

• Good market and retail knowledge in the lifestyle, fashion, and/or sporting goods industry

• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Good analytical skills

• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken).

• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses

• Develop collection and marketing strategies for the assigned Training apparel product lines

• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs

• Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments

• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar

• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts

• Regular market and fairs visits.​

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably Sportstyle and /or Apparel

• Good market and retail knowledge

• Developed product sense and taste level

• Very good communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)

• Very good analytical skills

• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Flexible teamplayer with good organizational skills and well-structured work

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar.

• Conduct international market and competitor analyses, including forecast and sales data evaluation

• Develop collection and go to market strategies for assigned product lines

• Independently create conceptual assortment plans (CAP) aligned with business targets and merchandising plans

• Manage product lines throughout the entire creation process—from line planning to prototype approval and international launch presentations

• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Design, Development, and cross‑functional teams to ensure market‑relevant and consistent collections

• Drive the product creation process according to the go‑to‑market calendar and present strategies to international partners and key accounts

• Plan, coordinate, and control instore dates and product flow

• Continuously monitor product costing, margins, and FOB prices to optimize quality, profitability, and sales

• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of the Product Range Management system and lead the SMU process (incl. budgets, briefs, range planning)

• Analyze business performance to meet net sales and margin targets and communicate insights effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, Marketing, or a similar field

• Minimum 6 years of international product management experience in the sports industry; go‑to‑market or marketing experience is a plus

• International footwear experience within a top‑tier global sports company

• Strong knowledge and passion for the football market, technical consumer trends, as well as fashion/lifestyle and retail environments

• Excellent analytical skills combined with strong business acumen

• Outstanding English communication and presentation skills, written and verbal

• Team player with strong initiative, entrepreneurial mindset, and high energy

• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and motivated to work in a fast‑paced international environment

• Deep proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to translate market and consumer insights into strategic product decisions.

• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level and specific for the Chinese market as well as analyze forecasts and sales analyses
• Develop collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines
• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments
• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar
• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts
• Plan, coordinate and final check of the instore date/product flow
• Check the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.).

• University degree in Business or Marketing
• Minimum 3-5 years of international apparel experience 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 China
• Very strong analytical skills, overall business orientation
• Very good verbal and written language skills in Mandarin and English
• Excellent communication skills
• Deep knowledge of MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Initiative, energy, passion, eye for details, confident and looking for daily challenges in an international environment
• Teamplayer mentality.