Senior Manager of Apparel Product Development, Tecovas
+ Corporate Bonus Program
Online cowboy boots retailer
Open for applications
Online cowboy boots retailer
201-500 employees
Open for applications
+ Corporate Bonus Program
201-500 employees
Company mission
To be the most beloved heritage western brand in the world by creating unparalleled products, experiences, and joy for everyone who crosses our path.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10+ years of related Product Development experience
- Proven track record of leading and inspiring product creation teams to drive for excellence through coaching and mentoring
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suites
- You have excellent problem solving and communication skills.
- You are able to lead, manage, and work in a fast-paced environment
- You are detail oriented and possess strong project management and organizational skills
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and foster a culture of team building
- You work well under the pressure of competing and sometimes conflicting priorities
What the job involves
- Tecovas is looking for a Senior Manager, Apparel Product Development to lead, supervise and drive product creation and confirmation from design stage to production
- Reporting directly to the VP, Product Development & Innovation, you will be responsible for the timely and successful completion of a fully developed product that meets margin requirements, is approved for fit, confirmed for manufacturing
- As the Sr Manager, Apparel Product Development you will lead the Product Development team and strive to streamline the PD cycle through continuous improvement and strategy
- Create and oversee the entire Product Creation process from concept to final prototyping and sample approval
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and collaborate on future brand direction
- Participate in selecting new manufacturing facilities for production
- Streamline the Product Development process for greater accountability and efficiency
- Lead and provide problem-solving support during the product development cycle, including material, cost, and construction concerns
- Ensure timely approval of production samples and manage sample requests to meet seasonal deadlines
- Develop and implement seasonal calendars to align with brand and company goals
- Drive continuous improvement in production quality by monitoring defective returns and suggesting alternatives
- Coach and mentor the Product Development team, setting clear goals and providing feedback
- Foster a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and accountability within the team
- Travel to factories overseas to foster relationships and ensure timely decision making
Application process
- Should you receive an offer from us after going through the interview process, a background check will be conducted prior to onboarding
- The results of a background check are evaluated as part of the hiring process, but this does not mean that you will not be considered for the job based upon the results
Our take
Cowboy boots are timeless - an icon of American fashion that has endured through the ages. But Tecovas aims to bring them into the 21st Century with an online retail model that doesn’t skimp on quality.
Its boots are traditionally made at a veteran boot factory on Léon, Mexico with over 200 steps in the process, but Tecovas’s straight-to-consumer model allows the company to bypass middle-party retailers and knock nearly $100 off the average price points of their boots.
It’s the first company to offer this sort of model for this product, and has upended a billion-dollar industry in doing so. Its initial success has helped it to open 13 physical stores in Texas, the state with the biggest market for cowboy boots. But over 70% of Tecovas’s sales come from other states, allowing the company to essentially create new markets where other brands that only operated in brick-and-mortar stores are unable to compete.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2022
$56m
SERIES C
Feb 2020
$15m
SERIES B
Total funding: $105.4m
Company benefits
- We offer insurance plans that pay 99% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO policy
- Corporate wellness program
- Generous employee discounts!
Company values
- We strive to do what's right
- It takes each and all of us
- We are trailblazers
- Clear is kind
- Obstacles are opportunities
- Fun is fun!
Company HQ
South River City, Austin, TX
Articles
Leadership
Paul Hedrick
(Executive Chairman)Former Trader Assistant at Belvedere and Business Analyst at McKinsey.
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