Sr Director Global Footwear Development and Strategy

4 maanden geleden

Utrecht, Nederland Foot Locker Voltijd
Overview

This crucial role will support the Footwear Development and Strategy team in delivering and executing product opportunities and direction. The position will have a high accountability to drive and connect product trends and direction to the Global infrastructure – from marketing to buying. This includes identifying trends and consumer insights, setting strategic direction, managing exclusive products, developing, and managing process and timelines, and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders as well as preparing for key sell in moments.


Responsibilities

Develop and adhere to strict process checkpoints both internally and externally, inclusive of formal expectations. Curate bi-annual trend positions, specific to footwear, with clear deliverables, to share both internally and externally. Interface with apparel development team to insure connectivity. Act as a liaison between internal partners and vendors to promote more cohesive partnerships. Understand and embrace with vendor partners the lifecycle management process, inclusive of incubation, launch, sustain and reload periods. Create, define, and partner with vendors on new opportunities. Inclusive of new products and technologies, new marketing opportunities, new incubation, and collaboration strategies. Create, facilitate, maintain, and attend routine and regular meetings with brand partners. Foster clear expectations and deliverables. Prepare detailed recaps after key vendor checkpoints. Develop best in class relationships both internally and externally. Host routine meetings with merchant SRD’s at the banner levels to ensure continuity. Foster best in class global connectivity. Aggregate and cultivate all SMU work across all global banners. Manage distinction targets. Support 3-year forecasting by brand. Attend weekly recap meetings at the banner level. Aggregate global forecasts for the Chief Merchandising Officer as needed. Create and upkeep a global calendar against SMU projects. Provide visibility as needed to internal marketing partners. Create and adhere to a vetting process to evaluate any new brands for consideration. Manage any 3rd party licensing needs, both vendor led partnerships or owned partnerships. Tackle ad hoc projects related to product needs. Other requirements are listed below.
Qualifications

Experience working cross-functionally in a nimble environment. Entrepreneurial attitude and creative thinking to develop innovative, outside-the-box strategies. Understanding of Foot Locker Inc.’s existing infrastructure, assets, and platforms Immense knowledge of and passion for sneaker and streetwear culture, fashion, sports, music, art, and technology Connections to creators, brands, and retailers across youth culture Established credibility in the sneaker community. Strong analytical skills to capture and report on consumer and market insights. Ability to convey creative ideas in a professional, clear, and concise way to peers and upper management. Strong project management skills Passionate, assertive & initiative-taking Comfortable driving and enforcing process. Team Player & Leader 5+ years of professional experience in product and/or marketing Passionate and positive about good work and exciting opportunities Strong abilities in Powerpoint, Excel, Word Ability to prioritize and work in a multitude of ongoing projects at the same time while meeting tight deadlines. Takes initiative, highly organized and efficient. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Outstanding communication skills and awareness of linguistic nuances between audiences, from consumers to creators to senior leaders Proficiency in managing internal dynamics.
Benefits

 BENEFITS

Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment. 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office 2 days p/w) Employee Discount on in-store and online products Casual Sneaker Culture Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs Career development and growth in an ambitious international team Travel reimbursement Pension Plan Discounted Collective Health plans Activities organized by our Social Committee 

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