Product Market Analyst – North Vancouver

Arc’teryx is an energetic and exceptionally innovative company, with over 400 employees. Our ongoing success stems from an uncompromising passion to continuously challenge, and radically improve, the status quo. At the foundation of our organization is a dynamic team of exceptionally talented, fun, and active people.

Our modern head office is located on Vancouver's picturesque North Shore, near the Second Narrows Bridge. We promote a causal and fun work environment that supports and encourages work-life balance. We also have plenty of parking, a bike room, indoor staff bouldering gym, frequent summer BBQs and other events, as well as a great employee discount.

We are seeking an organized individual with great communication skills to join our Research and Development team as a Product Market Analyst. In this position, you will support the Design Managers in line planning, market research, costing, and marketing information transfer.

Ideally you will have:
• 5+ years in Product Development, Merchandising, and/or retail buying experience, preferably within the outdoor industry
• Understanding of the design and development process
• Effective and efficient time management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
• Work closely with design managers with development of seasonal line plans and design brief creations
• Analyze and provide data on our current position in the market, and current market competition
• Analyze and provide data on where proposed future developments would sit ensuring consistency of pricing and product offering
• Assist Vice President, Research and Development and Design Managers with meetings and presentations
• Maintain and develop program briefs and documents through seasonal line developments and proto review to marketing hand off
• Develop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute
• Work with Marketing and Sales to ensure that key product developments are being communicated, internally and to the market
• Schedule and chair bi annual long term strategy meetings with Design Sales and Marketing
• Maintain long term planning documentation for seasonal product revisions and launches

If this sounds like you, then please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com. It is important to quote “1008-PMA-trek” in the subject line of your email.

Arc’teryx hires on the basis on merit and is committed to Employment Equity.