Product Manager, Alpine Ski

Fast is more than a category its the on-piste soul of Alpine skiing from World Cup racing to the everyday carving on a groomed run. Its where Central European ski heritage meets the largest commercial segment of the ski business (worldwide).

We are looking for a Fast Ski Product Line Manager to define the future of Salomons on-piste category connecting racing credibility consumer insight product innovation and community engagement into a clear vision and strategy.

Working across Product Design R&D Sales and Brand Marketing you will shape industry-leading on-piste products. From race-department (FIS) skis to volume carving and performance ranges your mission is to strengthen Salomons influence across both the racing world and the broader on-piste ski community.

Key Responsibilities

Product Leadership

• Define and drive the Fast product vision roadmap and segment strategy balancing racing DNA with commercial on-piste demand.
• Lead product creation from concept to launch ensuring performance credibility market relevance and commercial success.
• Translate athlete coach retailer and consumer insights into products and compelling product stories that span competition and everyday on-piste skiing.
• Partner with Design R&D local race managers and Marketing teams to deliver best-in-class race and on-piste equipment.

Qualifications :

Essential Skills & Experiences

• First and foremost a skier with deep credibility in the on-piste/racing world. A former competitive alpine skier (club national team or World Cup level) is strongly preferred.
• 5 years of experience in Product Management Category Management or a related role in snow sports racing or performance sports.
• Strong understanding of on-piste skiing across its full spectrum: racing technique and FIS regulations as well as commercial carving/performance products and mainstream on-piste consumers.
• Genuine active connection to the ski racing and on-piste communities (clubs academies federations ski schools and retailers)
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead projects from concept to execution.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.

Essential Competencies

• Market Knowledge: You know the on-piste landscape end to end FIS regulations and competitive circuits on one side retail and consumer trends on the other along with the major players in both.
• Leadership: You can build focus and align teams to deliver goals. You have the technical background and the credibility to present product collections to clubs federations retailers and the market.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with peers and partners to drive results acting as an orchestrator across teams sharing best practices and building collaboration networks across racing and commercial on-piste communities.

Desired Qualifications

• Languages: Fluent in English; basic French with the willingness and ability to progress; German a strong plus.
• Tools: Microsoft Office

Additional Information :

Full-Time Permanent Role

Role based in Annecy France

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time