Job Description

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you're not expected to fit a mold. You're encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
Associate Category Manager - Personalization Crocs, Inc., you will support execution of the global line plan to meet the strategic goals and long-term vision of the brand. This role is highly collaborative and coordinates across multiple functions. You will apply effective communication & organizational skills to support the product creation process from end-to-end.
What You'll Do

• Assist in accomplishing product strategy and vision by supporting line planning, briefing, and managing special or off-timeline projects.
• Provide operational and organizational support through system management, sample tracking and organization, timeline management, achievement presentation preparation, and cross-functional communication.
• Learn triad best-practices & product creation lifecycle, ensuring product intent, costing targets & timelines are being met.
• Become an expert in consumer, competitor, and marketplace with an emphasis on accessories and personalization trends; Report out on competitor market research; Partner with design team to capture relevant trends.
• Partner with planning team to analyze historical and real time performance data using an insight to action approach to support decision making.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 1-2 years category management or product line management experience, preferably in a SKU-intensive team.
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and works collaboratively.
• A passion for understanding consumer, culture, market & trends with a distinguished taste-level and strong ability to recognize commercial potential.
• Seeks to understand multiple points of view, maintain a learning mentality, and expresses viewpoints with confidence.
• Desire to hone analytical skills and a results-focused approach to data.
• Creative, out of the box thinking to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to travel as needed.

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Associate Category Manager, Personalization
Salary or Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate

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