Superfeet Product Manager - Superfeet

Here at Superfeet, we are proud to be an unusual, exceptional company!  We are looking for passionate, diverse, team-minded people to join us in our quest to help as many feet as possible. If you’re looking for a workplace culture founded on core values and putting people first… you’ve found it! You can learn more about Superfeet's history by visiting us at www.superfeet.com.

The Superfeet Product Manager is an essential member of the Product Team, working closely with the Vice President of Product and Innovation to curate the product vision and strategy that contribute to the completion of the Superfeet’s long- and short-term business objectives.  As a Product Manager you will manage new product creation through the stage gate process from ideation through the commercialization. You will be responsible for creating market-leading products that enable the Superfeet brand to grow by evolving, developing, and organizing the product offerings.

We will:

• Value your contributions
• Push you to grow, innovate, and challenge the status quo
• Care about you having balance in your life
• Provide an excellent total rewards package including (but not limited to)
  • Competitive salary
  • 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability and an employee assistance program
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and time off to volunteer in our incredible community
  • Employer match for traditional or ROTH 401(k)
  • $1,000 annual contribution to the charity of your choice
  • Discounts on our products (think: free!)
  • And lots more

You will draw from your experience and:

• Promote an inclusive work environment
• Observe, identify, and do what is needed to move us forward in a way that best represents who we are as an organization

Your Expected Approach:

• Work closely with the Vice President of Product and Innovation to ensure synchronization of the product families and evolve the line architecture to match business growth goals and objectives
• Lead the Superfeet Product Team through the ideation, development, and launch of innovative products
• Drive the creation of Superfeet products to that meet the needs of target consumers, are competitive in the intended market(s) and offer a unique product value proposition
• Compile consumer data, retail trends and competitive data to create innovative ideas for creating/maintaining a comprehensive product strategy for Superfeet product line(s)
• Present line concepts, product, and strategic vision to Superfeet management, strategic partners, and retail partners across of variety of settings
• Support the successful sell-in and sell-through of new and existing products via close collaboration, communication and product data accuracy throughout the organization to ensure the yearly targets are met
• Assist the Product Marketing and Consumer Marketing teams in the identification and development of key product insights for retailers, consumers, internal support teams, marketing, and sales colleagues
• Assist in proofing product line components which includes collateral sales tools such as catalogs, components, hang tags, Point of Purchase (P.O.P), packaging and label/logo information
• Work cross-functionally to ensure that product timelines are met and that all relevant product-related information is provided to appropriate departments in a timely manner

Your Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills 
• Possess an understanding of consumer trends and consumer behaviors (category insights, preferences, and interests) and a demonstrated ability to identify new trends in the ever-changing marketplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of footwear technology and function across a variety of retail channels (e.g., run, outdoor, sporting goods, ski, independent shoe, work, medical)
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask and function in a fast-paced work environment
• Possess the ability to anticipate how decisions may impact all departments in our organization, our retail partners and/or our customers
• Display an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and collaborative mindset focused on providing solutions
• Possess strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience working with PLM software
• Possess a thorough understanding of and ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint
• Embrace and live the Superfeet purpose:  to make a positive difference in all the lives you touch

Your Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years’ experience (preferably in sporting goods), in a product management, assistant product manager or similar product role (2 years of additional experience in lieu of a degree) 

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000/year DOE

Work Location: Ferndale, WA

About Us

For more than 40 years, Pacific Northwest-based Superfeet has been creating innovative insoles featuring the Superfeet shape, helping millions of people worldwide experience unparalleled comfort, pain relief, and performance.  Today, through the latest advancements in 3D-printing technology, Superfeet is breaking down barriers associated with custom products by providing easier access to state-of-the-art personalized fit. 

Superfeet gives 1% of sales and countless volunteer hours to help others shape a strong foundation for a healthy future.  Driven by a singular purpose: to make a positive difference in people’s lives, we partner with world-class brands to bring the doctor-recommended Superfeet shape to more people worldwide.  If we’re going to help as many feet as we can, we need innovative people who embrace our culture.

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with Superfeet will be contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply.

At Superfeet, our purpose is to make a positive difference in all the lives we touch by shaping a strong foundation and being there when you need us, bringing out the awesome in everyone. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. If you share these beliefs and are interested in joining us on our journey and commitment to supporting diversity in all our employment practices, we encourage you to apply.

All applicants and employees will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or prior protected activity.