We are seeking a reliable, hands-on product manager to join our Accessories Product Strategy team and support the Accessories business through strong operational execution. This role will provide hands-on support for an assigned Accessories product category's lifecycle, from initial briefing and market insights through system maintenance and sales pitches. You will support the translation of consumer and market data into clear product input, ensuring alignment with the wider Accessories strategy.The Specialist role reports to the Head of Product Management, Accessories, within the Global Product Strategy team

Your Mission

• Support the creation of product briefs by gathering and validating necessary inputs, including consumer and athlete insights, and ensuring all data points are accurately reflected
• Assist the team in tracking and researching accessories trends and the competitive landscape to help inform product decisions
• Collaborate closely with Design, Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations to help ensure the seamless, on-time execution of the inline collection
• Support the analysis of global product performance and commercial metrics by accurately compiling sell-through data and consumer feedback for the team
• Focus on day-to-day operational excellence within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process, supporting the execution of seasonal product releases
• Product Data Management: Accurately manage all product data across multiple collections within the PLM system, ensuring timely and meticulous updates in line with dedicated creation calendars
• Be passionate about the sport and fashion world, understanding diverse consumer needs and supporting the identification of creative product solutions
• 3+ years of experience in product management, product development, or a related field; ideally within the accessories category
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile data and translate insights into clear, actionable product support
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Previous Fabric & Product knowledge is preferred
• Skilled at navigating fast-paced environments with multiple priorities
• Proficiency or a strong willingness to learn product systems and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

About the Team

• The Product Strategy team sits at the intersection of all product creation functions, steering the product identity, viability, and commercial success of our collections. We balance innovation, technical excellence, and consumer needs to deliver products that strengthen brand desirability
• As the Product Management team, we’re responsible for managing product creation to facilitate go to market efforts; concept to consumer. Our cross functional interaction is driven by a consumer-focused mindset to ensure we create a product line that sells in and through
• Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail

What we offer

• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

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