Kathmandu: Product Manager

Why You’ll Love Working With Us At Kathmandu, we believe your job should enrich your life — not just fill your time. When you join our team, you get access to a range of genuinely valuable benefits: A brand with purpose: We are B Corp certified — sustainability and people are at the heart of everything we do. Work for a business that prioritises protecting the planet and giving back. Generous staff discounts across Kathmandu and Rip Curl. Access to additional perks across our wider brand family. Grow with us Meaningful career opportunities across stores, support offices, and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Pathways into more departments. A culture built on teamwork and adventure Work alongside people who share your passion for the outdoors. Be part of a supportive, fun and inclusive team environment. A Little Bit About the Role… As a Product Manager, you’ll own the strategy and end‑to‑end development of your product category — ensuring every range reflects our brand, meets customer needs, and delivers strong commercial results. You’ll work closely with design, development, marketing, and buying to bring innovative, sustainable products to market. You will: Shape and execute category product strategy. Create seasonal product briefs and guide cross‑functional teams through development. Lead the full product lifecycle from concept to production, ensuring quality, timelines, and margin targets are met. Analyse trends, insights, and consumer feedback to identify opportunities and refine products. Develop and deliver go‑to‑market plans for new products. Present seasonal ranges to key stakeholders. Approve seasonal marketing collateral to ensure alignment with brand and product direction. Every day is an opportunity to influence product direction, collaborate with talented teams, and help create gear that empowers people to explore the outdoors. What We’re Looking For… You’ll thrive in this role if you: Excellent communication and collaboration skills — you’re a natural connector. Strong attention to detail and a customer‑centric mindset. A creative, innovative approach — always looking ahead to what’s next. Strong analytical capability — confident interpreting data and insights to guide decisions. The ability to travel internationally when required. 2–3 years’ experience in Product Management, Merchandising, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; PLM experience is a bonus. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate insights into action. If you’re passionate about product, curious about consumer behaviour, and excited by the idea of shaping the future of an iconic outdoor brand, this could be your next adventure. About Kathmandu… Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor brand whose journey began in Aotearoa, New Zealand in 1987. We believe out there is where we thrive. It liberates, challenges, and inspires us. Our gear is built to empower, so more people can embrace adventure. It’s tested in New Zealand’s wildest conditions — because if it performs here, it can handle anywhere. As a proud certified B Corp, we prioritise people and planet in everything we do — out of respect for the natural world that inspires us. Our pioneering approach to sustainable innovation ensures every product is built to perform and made with a lighter impact on the environment. We've been out there for almost 40 years living our best lives. Now you can too. Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors. Ready to Start Your Next Adventure? If you're passionate about product, innovation, and creating meaningful customer experiences, we’d love to meet you. Apply now and join us at Kathmandu — where every day is a step toward something bigger. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people — across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability. We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone. We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us. #J-18808-Ljbffr