Senior Product Manager Apparel (m/w/d)
About the role
Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild
Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.
We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.
We free the wild inside everyone and out there!
We are looking for you to join our team in the Outdoor Technical Department at our headquarters in Idstein as a Senior Product Manager Apparel (f/m/d) as soon as possible.
Our company headquarters will relocate to Eschborn towards the end of 2026, and your primary workplace will transition to Eschborn accordingly.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
Contribute to the Apparel category strategy by developing consumer-centric and commercially relevant assortments across product tiers, channels and markets.
Research global market trends, consumer insights and the competitive landscape to shape future product concepts and assortments.
Create clear product briefs defining consumer needs, product concepts, functional requirements, product positioning and margin targets.
Partner closely with Design, Development and Materials to ensure each product delivers on the brief from functionality, fit and commercial viability.
Drive their category through the GTM process and inspire through compelling presentations at key GTM milestones.
Drive sell‑in readiness in close partnership with Sales and Marketing by ensuring product positioning, storytelling, and product information are complete, aligned, and commercially impactful.
Support and mentor within the Product Management department and contribute to team capability building.
Participate in market visits, ambassador meetings and field testing to deepen product and consumer understanding.
Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, cross functional alignment.
Drive continuous improvements to product management processes and cross-functional alignments.
What you bring:
7 years+ of experience in Product Management, Merchandising,
sales or buying within the outdoor performance or technical apparel industry
Strong understanding of outdoor consumers, activity-specific needs and global market trends.
Passion for outdoor culture.
Proven ability to build commercially successful and consumer-relevant assortments.
Strong business and product acumen
Strong analytical skills and understanding of category KPIs
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Innovative mindset with a hands-on and can-do attitude.
Strong collaborative and stakeholder management skills in cross-cultural teams.
Excellent presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams.
Highly structured and organized with strong attention to detail.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
What you can expect from us:
An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
German and English as our working languages
30 days of paid vacation per year
Flexible and hybrid working models
Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
“Employee Referral” bonus program
Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
Team events and outdoor sports activities
A first-name culture and casual dress code
Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV and your earliest possible start date.
Job Details
Title
Senior Product Manager Apparel (m/w/d)
Area of activity
Product & Apparel
Location
Eschborn (Headquarter)
Entry level
Professionals
Start date
as soon as possible
Contract type
Unlimited
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