Join our Marketing team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day. Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! Position: Category Director, Osprey Department: Marketing. Osprey Work Location: Cortez, CO, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite) Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for in office 3 days minimum, and remote 2 days. Any changes to this working model would be communicated accordingly. What you will be doing: The Technical Category Director is responsible for growing and evolving the technical product category . The position works with internal stakeholders and outside partners to prioritize and commercialize short and long-term technical opportunities. 3-year subcategory micro plans for: Backpack, Hike, Climb, Bike, Run, Hydration, Snow, Outdoor & Hydration accessories . 5-year and longer-term planning for our current key growth categories of Run, Bike, and Accessories Long term BHAG exploration for new categories: Watersports, Hunt & Fish, Photo, Camping utility etc. Conduct and deliver seasonal category market research and competitive analysis Gather, access and ID sales trends & needs from sales leadership, Sales reps and key retailer input Quarterly market share and trend research provided at the QBR meeting Partner with Global Design and marketing to ID and refine target customer personas Build annual category plans with return on investment for leadership team review. Including: market trends, competitive analysis, market size & sales/potential, customer research Seasonal product line planning and assortment reviews with Sales, marketing, and finance during yearly budget planning and LR & GTM process. Works with global leadership in Design, Sales, Marketing and Operations/Production to develop a comprehensive GTM strategy for each product subcategory with related support needs. Provide global forecasting support by series for sales leadership Seasonal and product briefs Provide product price/margin assessment Improve design & development calendar to ID all critical steps and provide clear RACI for each step/gate. Adhere to go no go critical dates/gates Improve costing and forecasting model with IT, finance, and sales Product testing - instigates comprehensive field-testing program and warranty & repair assessment to ensure product quality Legal - Provides proactive timely information for legal research & review of potential IP clearance or application, Names and Graphic/logo applications. Ensure documentation is accurate and up to date and accessible for - Line lists, 5 yr product pipeline, Briefs, and VLP's Supporting product launches with shared sales & marketing strategy development, editing sales materials (GTM plan & Workbook) Supporting sale in work with Sales meeting presentations, Key retailer visits, trade show & PR support Ensuring departmental priorities and top-level goals are communicated, understood, and supported within the global PLM and Design group Ensuring top level product goals are communicated, understood, and supported by Sales, Marketing, and Production teams. Creation of Departmental staffing and individual development plans Developing training and mentoring plans with annual departmental goal setting and regular one on one meetings and coaching Skills needed to be successful in this role: Technical skills to include product planning, product development, category financial planning Strong interpersonal skills Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, or Design. 7+ years in outdoor packs & bags experience. 7+ years' experience in managing staff. Proven background in developing innovative products. Demonstrated knowledge of developing successful product programs. Experience in mentoring and driving product teams. Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Preferred Qualifications: MBA. Experience with Textile. Background in Engineering. International experience. Experience in material sourcing. Environmental/Sustainability experience. In California, Colorado, and New York City, the standard base pay range for this role is $130,000.00-195,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to Colorado and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Benefits: Salary + Bonus , Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance. Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. 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Category Director - Osprey