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Senior Product Line Manager, Footwear

Brooks RunningBrooks Running·Sports Apparel and Footwear

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About the role

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

  • Runner First
    • We act in the best interest of the runner
  • Word is Bond
    • We do what we say we’ll do
  • Champion Heart
    • We give our all in everything we do
  • There is no “I” in Run
    • We stay generous with our humanity
  • Keep Moving
    • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.


Your Job:

The Mission of the Product Line Management and BlueLine teams are to be the voice of the consumer in the product creation process, set the product benefit expectations, and ensure that this vision is maintained from brief to market. The primary goal is to bring Brooks’ complete and competitive footwear product lines to market in a timely and profitable manner and to identify the products, technologies, experiences, and processes that will shape the future of running in innovative ways.
As the Senior Footwear Product Line Manager, you are responsible for the end-to-end seasonal direction and execution of owned Brooks footwear products across portals, platforms and pillars. You will provide vision and thought leadership for the product teams as the consumer, market and business expert during the footwear creation process. From brief to commercialization, you will provide product, consumer, business and market expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, trends and innovation. You will report to and work closely with your Manager, Product Line Management to execute against the 5-year footwear strategy to hit business goals and financial targets with Horizons 1 (1-3 years) and 2 (3-5 years) in mind.
You may manage up to one PLM, guiding them to become a global expert on runners, to identify target personas, and to anticipate their wants and needs 1.5+ years in advance. You will lead this individual to be one of the best story crafters in the industry, that works cross functionally weaving the stories from innovation to market.

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Aplyr's read

Brooks Running is a dedicated player in the sports apparel industry, attracting talent passionate about innovation and the running community.

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What's promising

  • Brooks Running focuses exclusively on running, allowing for specialized product innovation.
  • The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
  • Brooks Running's emphasis on research and development fosters cutting-edge footwear technology.

What to watch

  • Brooks Running faces intense competition from larger sportswear brands.
  • Limited public information about the company's financial performance.
  • Dependency on the running market may limit diversification opportunities.

Why Brooks Running

  • Brooks Running is renowned for its runner-centric approach and community engagement.
  • The company's Run Signature program personalizes shoe recommendations based on individual biomechanics.
  • Brooks Running's BlueLine Lab focuses on pioneering new technologies in running footwear.

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About Brooks Running

Brooks Running is a company specializing in running shoes, apparel, and accessories, dedicated to providing high-quality products for runners of all levels.

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