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JOB MISSION:
New Balance’s Vice President, Global Lifestyle will be responsible for developing and leading the strategic plan for the global Lifestyle category. This role will own the overall profitability of the GBU, tracking key measures and metrics to improve business results and achieve annual performance objectives. Partners with senior leadership and other key managers providing leadership to ensure full collaboration with the Footwear matrix including Development and Design, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Sourcing, and Operations to drive results.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead the strategic direction and vision of the global Lifestyle GBU. This will include long term planning, strategic programs and initiatives.
- Manage a world class team to excellence, including recruitment, assessment, coaching and development of team members to ensure top performance and future succession at all levels.
- Evaluate the marketplace to better understand the broad spectrum of consumer product, market and technology trends. Work with Global Brand Management and Consumer Insights to align the GBU with NB brand positioning efforts. Develop strategies that resonate in the marketplace and develop desired financial outcome.
- Forecast business opportunities and internal resources required to ensure continued growth and success of the GBU.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
- Seasoned, proven leader with track record of managing and developing large world class teams in a matrixed structure.
- Strong business acumen including expertise in financial practices, P&L management, operations, etc. and experience in long-range, annual, product and financial planning.
- Ability to create a compelling vision and develop high-profile, influential and collaborative relationships across teams, functions and layers.
Our Benefits:
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. In addition to a comprehensive traditional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.) we proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like on/offsite seminars, customized team building sessions, tuition reimbursement, and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a flexible work schedule, gym discounts, fitness reimbursements, and volunteer opportunities, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
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