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This person is responsible for driving product and business results while leading and inspiring the product creation team. This is a key stakeholder and voice within the brand that works cross functionally to build category strategies and execute at the highest level. Moreover, we’re looking for someone to dream what the future of bike wheels is and to find a way to make it happen.\nHOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE\nDevise long-term business development strategies for category\nResponsible for budget development and revenue for the category\nWork with demand planners to develop forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory\nDetermine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility\nOwn relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services\nWork with purchasing to ensure product availability that meets market demands while balancing the business strategy.\nOwns the opinion of the target rider needs by conducting market research, feedback sessions, retailer visits and inputs, compiling all necessary information and creating a product brief to deliver to design and engineering.\nKey stakeholder in the individual project GTM/NPI strategy and transition to GM and marketsGTM Ops Meetings\nNPI Tickets\nFall/Spring Meetings/ presentation building and presenting.\n\nCollaborate regularly with the following to ensure successful product launches.Design\nEngineering/Development\nVendor relations\nMarketing and Marketing assets\nProduct Merchandising\nProduct Category leaders (Equipment and Bike)\nAsia Development team\nMarket regions: Both individually and as a whole to develop accurate forecasting and product requirements.\nSupply Chain\n\nSupports long-term category strategy with mid/short-term product strategy.\nHelps to align design & development to deliver on the rider need based off Product Briefs.\nCosting - Negotiate pricing for models, colors and graphics, packaging as well as volume discounts.\nSupply Chain - Help manage/negotiate supply of product in a timely manner to maximize sell through.\nTooling - Ensures costing for tooling tracks with specific products.\nColor/Graphics - Manages and maintains product color/graphics development as well as sampling and final sign off for production - as needed.\nMarket research - Size & Potential of Business, both SKUs & Revenue\nWHAT YOU NEED TO WIN\n10+ years experience in wheel product creation, preferably category or business management.\nAbility to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a passionate, fast-paced environment.\nSharp business acumen, ability to understand trends and record of managing successful businesses.\nTrack record of bringing iconic designs to market.\nDeep understanding of manufacturing operations for wheels.\nWorld-class presentation skills and ability to influence.\nSales experience in retail, or experience working alongside sales teams.\nAbility to simplify complex problems, test ideas, and move forward with speed.\nDesire to lead, inspire and grow - personally and for the team.\nBased on-site, in Morgan Hill CA.\nPAY\nBelow is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations:\nCalifornia Base Pay Range: ($110,000 - $190,000)\nBENEFITS\nAs a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.\nBenefits include:\nCompetitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition\n\nComprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)\n\nDental and Vision plans\n\n401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company\n\nCompany-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care\n\nGenerous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off\n\n14 weeksof 100% paid leave for birthing parents and8 weeksof 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby\n\nUp to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance\n\nUp to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement\n\nIndustry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks\n\nForadditionalinformation on benefits andperks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com.\nWe want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone - especially those from marginalized groups - to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. 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