Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
New Balance are offering a 1-year paid undergraduate placement to an undergraduate student, currently in penultimate year of study, with a desire to follow a career in Footwear Product Management. The role will support the Lifestyle Footwear Product Management team, to drive superior product offerings on a seasonal basis to surprise and delight the New Balance consumer. Training and support will be given, and you will gain a broad knowledge of Product Management, the footwear creation process and the New Balance brand.
This placement opportunity will start on Monday 16th June 2025 and will be based in the Head Office (Warrington) full time.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Sunday 2nd February 2025
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support the Lifestyle Footwear Product Management teams across Made in UK, Made in USA and Asia sourced creation through all aspects of product management
- Support teams with data entry and system management to ensure accurate information is maintained for key calendar milestones
- Be responsible for sample management including organisation, storage, shipment and preparation for review meetings
- Create product sell-in documents, working with copy house and photography studio to build compelling assets for internal and external use
- Work alongside Merchandising and Planning teams to provide insightful analytical reports on forecasts, allocations and buy data
- Continually research the market, competitors and trends to share impactful thoughts and ideas to feed into projects
- Contribute towards creating seasonal product briefs that inspire new designs and product line planning strategy that align to the brand’s goals
- Work with Product Design and Product Development teams to create, guide and track new product through the calendar, ensuring key deadlines are met
- Work with the Product Costing team to guarantee seasonal margin targets are achieved.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
- Currently studying a degree in a relevant subject such as Product Management/Design, Marketing, Business, Management, Fashion, Sport or similar.
- Interested in the streetwear and fashion industry and a passion for sneakers.
- Must be able to provide the right to work in the UK.
- Full UK driving license, advantageous.
- Must be able to travel within UK and possibly Internationally.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong knowledge of MS Office packages (particularly Excel and Power Point)
- Knowledge of Adobe packages would be advantageous (particularly Illustrator)
- Highly organized and consumer focused with a desire to succeed with a thriving brand.
- Self-motivated, ability to work as part of a team or alone.
- Creative and innovative thinker.
- Attention to detail on product / documents/ systems.
- Analytical thinker, with strategic mindset.
- Confident in expressing ideas and giving input on product/ strategies.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
- Team player.
To see more of our placement opportunities, please visit our careers page at https://jobs.newbalance.com/global/en
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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What We Do
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype.
We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content.
Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static.
But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
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