Product Line Manager (Big Game & Whitetail)
Bozeman, MT
Merchandising /
Full Time /
Hybrid
We are looking for a Product Line Manager – Big Game & Whitetail to join our team in Bozeman,
Montana. This person is a product visionary, and will translate consumer needs and trends into world class
product, authoring product and life cycle strategies that drive growth and deliver on our business objectives. The
ideal candidate has outstanding apparel and equipment acuity, with a resounding passion for hunting and the
outdoors and a strong knowledge of the consumer’s sphere of influence
Responsibilities
Required field. Should reflect a summary of the core commitment, not a list of every task. Consider functional
competencies and begin each statement with an action verb (e.g. ‘develop’). 10 bullet points max; do not use sub
bullets or acronyms not widely recognized in the industry.
-Obsess the SITKA consumer, with a focus on analyzing market trends to uncover product opportunities
that inform SITKA’s product roadmap
-Author detailed product briefs that translate consumer insights into actionable product concepts
-Drive product life cycle and SKU rationalization strategies, constantly aiming to drive growth and
improve productivity
-Partner with Design, Development, Finance, Merchandising and Sales partners to establish target
performance qualities, costs, and margins
-Partner with merchandising, planning, marketing & sales teams to set seasonal assortment and go-to-
market strategies that deliver financial results
-Provide product management, consumer, and market intelligence in cross-functional topics related to
sourcing, materials, sustainability, quality, costing, capacity planning, product marketing, innovation, and
future growth strategies
-Lead the entry of accurate and complete information in the PLM system, ensuring effective data
governance
-Serve as the holder of relevant historical product performance data, making data driven decisions about the future.
Requirements:
-Minimum of 5 years experience as a product manager with an emphasis on technical apparel brands
-Demonstrated success leveraging market research and consumer insights to uncover product growth
opportunities
-Bachelors Degree or combination of relevant education and experience
-Experience managing product lines across multiple seasons simultaneously while maintaining holistic
data integrity
-Highly effective communication and collaboration skills with a demonstrate ability to influence or engage
others
-Experience facilitating productive team meetings and strong ability presenting in front of large groups.
-Outstanding apparel and equipment acuity, with strong knowledge of the Big Game and Whitetail
consumer’s sphere of influence
-Demonstrated strategic-mindset and task-oriented nature
-Experience utilizing a PLM software in daily operations
$140,000 - $160,000 a year
