Product Line Manager, Protective W/M

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc'teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

"The Mountain Sport Company", Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon's commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon's heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world's leading mountain people creating the world's leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon's five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Job Description

As Product Line Manager, Protective W/M, you will shape the future of Salomon's protective gear range, including helmets, back protectors, and alpine poles. Your mission is to deliver innovative, consumer-centric product offerings that reflect market trends and strengthen our brand leadership in winter sports.

The key areas of the role:

Lead Consumer & Market Insights

• Identify consumer needs and market trends to inform product briefs.
• Perform competitor analysis through market visits, shop tours, and industry events.

Build the Product Offering

• Define and deploy product development strategies for helmets, back protectors, and poles.
• Structure the product range and craft compelling product stories and arguments.
• Collaborate with design, R&D, and merchandising teams throughout the product creation cycle.

Present & Activate the Offer

• Present product lines to internal and external audiences and actively contribute to new product launches.
• Support the creation of communication and training tools for sales and marketing teams.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5–6 years in product marketing or merchandising, ideally in outdoor or winter sports.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and ability to understand the opportunities and limitations of technical product development.
• Knowledge of consumers and the winter sports market (alpine skiing and snowboarding) as well as the outdoor market.
• Knowledge of winter sports products, particularly helmets, goggles, and back protectors.

Essential Competencies

• Market Knowledge: You understand the market context in which we operate – knowledge of competitors, customers, partners. See emerging market trends and implications for customers. You are able to identify emerging competitors and their impact along with competitors' strengths and weaknesses.
• Customer Focus: You take actions for customers, continually delivering improved service offerings and take special actions which are not standard business practice in the interest of the customer.
• Communication: As an active listener, you possess good emotional intelligence to be able to adapt style according to different circumstances and audiences. You are able to pick up on cues and respond effectively.

Desired Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Marketing or Business (Bac+5)
• Languages: Fluent in English and French
• IT Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Role based in Annecy, France (74)

Full-Time Permanent