Date: Dec 14, 2023

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21230

Company: Under Armour

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company’s values – Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality – serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we’re here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team’s mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further – no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

This role is responsible for building performance-driven product for the Youth Run athlete. This product elevates the athlete to perform to their highest capacity in any activity. This person will connect with the athlete, help execute and implement seasonal strategy, and build product to help make the Youth Run athlete better. This teammate works cross-functionally throughout UA and external partners to build partnerships that will drive top and bottom-line results. The APLM will be the category expert for Youth Run through business and marketplace analysis as well as a deep understanding of the consumer.  This role will support the creation of the inline Youth Run Footwear product range by translating insights into product solutions.
 

Your Impact

•    Responsible for the day-to-day category operations, including data and sample management.
•    Assist in the Development and Implementation of seasonal product strategy for Youth Run (writing briefs, managing weekly cross-functional meetings, and hitting margin targets).
•    Analyzing the marketplace (competition, price points, commercial needs) and anticipating /creating future trends.
•    Connect with athletes through focus groups, group interaction, and observation.
•    Facilitate communication of seasonal product strategy at GTM milestones and present to external account partners.
•    Build the Youth product line and help drive the process from concept to commercialization.
•    Assist in building the brief and communicate the vision to cross functional partners.
•    Work with design, development, and sourcing through the fit and development process to deliver great product that hits margin targets and the numbers.
•    Oversee, manage, and ensure all systems + data are up to date and input on time.
•    Support the team by being pro-active and instrumental day in, day out as the team plans current season’s assortment and identifies future seasonal opportunities.
•    Work closely w/ your SPLM, Global and Regional merchandising, and Sales to learn how to best represent your product offering and the brand in account doors and elsewhere through creative and relevant story telling.
 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
•    2-3 years in product management or related role
•    An APLM should be able to analyze and articulate information around bookings, sell-through, and trends to inform future line plan decisions.
•    Basic PLM pod management and understanding of product building is expected as this is above entry level, preferred experience managing full Product Lifecycle.
•    Strong presentation, time management, collaboration, and influencing skills. Team Player Attitude.
•    Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
 

Workplace Location

•    Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Headquarters in Baltimore, MD.
•    Return To Work Designation: 3 days a week in-office, the remainder of work week remote. 
•    Travel: 5-10% 
•    Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

 $83,298.00 – $114,535.30 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual’s relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching.  
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts, and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being. 

Want more details about benefits? Visit our page here

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.