Product Manager Intern

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. At New Balance, We Got Now.

New Balance are offering a 1-year paid internship to an undergraduate student, currently in penultimate year of study, with a desire to follow a career in Marketing. The role will support the Made in UK (MiUK) Product manager, 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, domestic manufacture and the New Balance brand.

This Placement opportunity is for one year with a start date of Monday, 10th June 2024.

Deadline to apply - 19th January 2024.

*Applications capped at 100**

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participate in building Made in the UK Strategies for business and product and share thoughts and ideas.
• Develop solid understanding of the product briefing process, consumer groups and target costs.
• Support product management in systems, data reporting, sell in document creation, sample organisation etc.
• Attend product design and prototype reviews and share thoughts and ideas.
• Track projects from planning, through design and prototypes to sell in.
• Learn calendar and processes to understand how this affects the business, using to track projects.
• Continually research the market and create reports and share ideas.
• Support on ad hoc projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Passionate about sneaker culture and an eye for style.
• Currently studying a degree in a relevant subject, for example, Product management, Product design and management, business/ management or marketing.
• Must be able to provide the right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license.
• Must be able to travel within UK and possibly Europe.
• Excellent written and spoken English and knowledge of MS Office packages.
• 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.

BENEFITS:

• Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working Hours (07:00 – 10:00 start, 15:00 – 18:00 finish)- candidate needs to be flexible to suit travel requirements, meetings etc.
• 25 days Annual Leave per year, increasing with service.
• Life Insurance.
• On Site Gym.
• Employee Discount.

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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