Location
Moscow, Russia; hybrid schedule with 2 days per week in the office and 3 days remotely. Office near Aeroport metro station.
Company
Спортмастер is a sports retail company developing and selling sport-style footwear and related products.
What you will do
•Develop seasonal product strategy, assortment architecture, price positioning, and SKU structures based on financial targets, brand strategy, and commercial needs.
•Analyze market trends, competitors, consumer needs, product feedback, and sales performance using Sell-Through, Gross Margin, Revenue, SKU efficiency, and other KPIs.
•Identify assortment gaps, growth opportunities, commercial risks, and white-space opportunities.
•Prepare product briefs covering design direction, functionality, materials, target price, and cost.
•Lead product creation from concept and sample review through final sample approval and GTM launch support; review prototypes and pre-production samples.
•Manage cost, quality, margin, product milestones, product information in PLM/ERP systems, stakeholder presentations, marketing communications, training, and launch materials.
Requirements
•4–5+ years of experience in Product Line Management, Category Management, Commercial Merchandising, or buying roles.
•Upper-Intermediate English or higher.
•Strong analytical and commercial skills, including retail mathematics and margin management.
•Advanced Microsoft Excel and confident PowerPoint skills.
•Experience with PLM, PDM, or ERP systems.
•University degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Product Management, Fashion, or a related field.
•Strong ownership and commercial mindset, excellent communication and presentation skills, proactive and collaborative approach, results orientation, ability to manage multiple priorities, resilience in a fast-paced environment, and ability to meet deadlines.
Nice to have
•Experience in athletic, lifestyle, or fashion footwear.
•Understanding of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
•Experience in A-Brands.
•Experience with FlexPLM or 1C.
•Passion for sport-style footwear and consumer trends.
Culture & Benefits
•Hybrid schedule with flexible start times at 8:00, 9:00, or 10:00.
•Young, friendly, and international team.
•Professional growth and career development opportunities.
•Discounts on company products, partner discount programs, mobile service discounts, and other benefits.
•Medical insurance after the probation period.
•Full compliance with the Russian Labour Code and employee parking.
