Lead Product Line Manager Bags

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Product Line Manager - Bags to join a dynamic team focused on accessories. This is more than just a role; it's a chance to shape the future of product development, driving innovation from concept to market. You will be instrumental in translating consumer insights into compelling product strategies, guiding cross-functional teams, and bringing market-leading accessories to life. If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for product creation and a desire to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

About the Opportunity

This role places you at the heart of product creation, where your expertise will directly influence the development and commercialization of essential product lines, particularly within accessories. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of partners across design, development, merchandising, sourcing, and operations, fostering a highly collaborative environment. Your strategic vision will help define product roadmaps, ensuring that offerings meet both financial goals and consumer needs. This is an opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to a legacy of excellence, all while growing your career with the support of Aquent.

What You'll Do

• Lead and own all aspects of the product creation process for accessories, ensuring profitability and delivering innovative solutions.
• Translate consumer insights and market trends into compelling seasonal product strategies and briefs.
• Guide cross-functional partners across merchandising, design, development, and global teams through the product creation lifecycle.
• Drive accountability to key milestones, ensuring timely delivery of market-leading products that meet financial, quality, and innovation goals.
• Research products, consumers, and the marketplace to inform product strategy and development.
• Manage product creation workflow and data, maintaining essential product tools.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse functional partners, fostering strong relationships.
• Develop and deliver impactful presentations to product management and merchandising partners at global and regional levels.
• Act as the voice of the consumer, keeping a pulse on their needs and relevant trends within the accessories market.
• Proactively identify problems and opportunities from consumer insights, process, and operations, offering solutions to drive business forward.
• Contribute to shaping strategic conditions for the team's success and driving brand distinction through innovation.

What You'll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in product creation, merchandising, or brand marketing.
• Proven expertise in Keynote and Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate vision and strategy to key stakeholders.
• A collaborative and adaptable team player with a passion for serving consumers.
• Capacity to manage high workloads and deliver year-over-year business results.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate across product, process, and tools.
• Curiosity and a strong desire to learn about new consumers, ideas, and opportunities.

Stand-Out Qualifications

• Prior experience specifically in accessories product creation.
• Strong fashion and trend acumen.
• Experience with marketplace analysis.
• Previous leadership experience.
• A self-starter who is comfortable working in ambiguity.
• Optimism and a dedication to bringing hopefulness and confidence about the future.