The Product Line Manager (PLM) is a key contributor overall to our products and supply chain team to help meet the demands of our franchise network and the out of studio platform, while driving profitability for Waxing The City (WTC).
This position requires both a hands-on approach and keen sense of business acumen to address the growing needs of our company as we continue to expand the brand’s global reach.
The Product Line Manager (PLM) has a solid understanding of P&L Statements, can facilitate product deployment, and has an analytical mindset to provide essential reporting on data and statistics to drive our fitness equipment department’s growth.
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Purpose/Impact: (Duties & Essential Functions)Â
- In coordination with Waxing the City key stakeholders, ensure new products are brought to market in a timely and profitable fashion.
- Drive the product offering and profitability of the Treatment Equipment and Supplies P&L.
- ​Establish network standards and compliance requirements related to Equipment Usage, Installation Protocol, Product Mix, Warranty, and Life Cycle.
- Develop, maintain and monitor reporting on the above.
- Leverage internal and industry based Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the Product Line to support the above.
- Manage the relationships with the business’s primary suppliers, Installation and After-Market Services.
- Partnering with the Franchise Advisory Council (FAC), facilitate the studio Infrastructure sub-committee.
- Lead and partner with the Purpose Brands Supply Chain and Finance teams to drive and maintain a lean order to cash cycle.
- Work closely with the Supply Chain/Global Fulfillment team to prioritize efforts for the department
- Participate as needed in our webinars focusing on keeping our network knowledgeable on important functional or product related initiatives.
- Manage and coordinate the equipment requirements for annual, network wide symposiums as needed for the businss.
- Present new programs, policies, and products at our network-facing forums.
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Strengths and Background Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or years of experience
- 5+ years of experience in product line development, retail, or a comparable business environment
- Must have experience in assortment planning, product pricing, vendor relations, & product line management strategy
- Proven success in managing categories that drive revenue and profitability
- Ability to perform and interpret pricing analysis to recommend opportunities to management
- Experience using analytics tools to aggregate data and compile reports
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
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Preferred Strengths and Qualifications
- NetSuite experience; similar ERP experience also considered (i.e. SAP, Oracle, Sage)
- Beauty, Health and Wellness experience
- Knowledge of the franchise industry
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Competencies
- Excellent verbal & written skills
- Effectively work under tight deadlines
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Technical Capacity
- Successful working in a fast-paced environment
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What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive salary along with exceptional benefits such as:
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Hybrid Work Environment
Life and Disability Insurance
Unlimited Time off + Paid Holidays
Fridays off between Memorial Day and Labor Day
401(K) Savings Plan Matching at 4%
10 Coaching and Therapy sessions
Mental Health Benefits
Brand Discounts & Reimbursements
In-house workout facilities
Professional Development Opportunities
Team Building, Employee Engagement Activities & so much more
WORK SCHEDULE
Purpose Brands LLC, currently observe the following hybrid work model for employees at our Boca Raton (FL), Woodbury (MN), and Seattle (WA) offices:
Remote optional: Wednesdays and Fridays
On-site days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
Purpose Brands is committed to encouraging, facilitating, and upholding an environment centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion across every facet of the Purpose Brands. We will work to create a sustainable culture that supports a healthy space for learning and growing, valuing, and empowering every employee, inspiring a diverse franchise network, and uplifting the members and communities we serve.
EEO STATEMENT
Purpose Brands provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
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