Job Description

*We’re hiring three Associate Product Managers to lead Graphics, Accessories, and Baselayers*

**This role is based in our Seattle Sodo office and follows a hybrid work model**

This job contributes to REI’s success by supporting the Product Strategy team in managing key elements of our business. The APM develops tools and manages preparation for milestone meetings, data integrity and analysis. This role owns competitive research, event support (training, brand showcase, product playground, marketing, etc) and sample management. In addition, APM will be responsible for managing a subcategory of business which entails leading through category seasonal strategy and in season management.  
This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about product strategy, merchandising, and innovation.

• Own a product category from seasonal kickoff through buy-ready, including line plan development and execution.

• Owns data integrity within seasonal line plans along with alignment between Co-op Brands’ product development system and Merchandising style plans for their team.

• Creates accurate documents for their team that drive the article create process in collaboration with Assistant Category Managers and the Data Team. Follows the article create process through to completion.

• Manages the ordering and tracking of seasonal product samples in support of cross divisional marketing of key stories.

• Lead competitive research, sample management, and support key team events
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product Managers, Developers, Sourcing Analysts, and Merchandising teams.

Qualifications 

• You bring 3+ years of experience in merchandising, retail, marketing, or customer service.
• Product development experience preferred 
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• You’re proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• You have a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative spirit.
• You’re a clear communicator, a proactive problem solver, and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a  fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization . We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.   

Pay Transparency  

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI  provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to  determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic  location or other relevant factors. 

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and  accrued time off. Click  here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.  

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