Product Manager, Apparel Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the product manager, apparel position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the highest level of service and footwear and apparel product expertise each season from sell-in to sell-thru, driven by PUMA strategic goals.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of respective product category-apparel
• Experience with product development cycles with apparel
• Experience with Keynote, Illustrator and Photoshop is preferred
• Curiosity to continually find a better way, humble approach to team collaboration and a passion to drive for real innovation
• Excellent leadership, management, and influencing skills
• Effective trend merchandising aptitude
• Experience in an international environment within a global brand preferred
• Experience in leading, coaching, driving and inspiring direct reports, and proactive in developing people and winning teams

In response to your job posting for product manager, apparel, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial leadership, P&L management, and strategic support for UA’s Global Apparel, Footwear & Accessories business.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience presenting to individuals and groups
• Apparel line management experience
• BA/BS in Merchandising, Business or Finance
• Communication skill set, including effective negotiation and clear
• Transportation of information
• Or ACC background
• Strong analytical and financial skills along with proven negotiation skills
• Consumer, Trends, Brands (Streetwear fashion and culture)

I would like to submit my application for the product manager, apparel opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for insights that benefit Footwear, Apparel and Accessories Design and keep Under Armour on trend and in the know.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• History of success leading formal source selection
• Proven track record of successful product launches developed under his/her area of responsibilities
• Possess eye for creativity and quality in product execution
• Knowledge of apparel development, fit and construction with an understanding of appropriate quality and brand standards
• Strong vendor network of higher taste level vendors and factories
• Proven track record of being able to both work with design on product development, and factory on executing on-time, on-margin product
• Strong project management skills in being able to manage cross functional teams on timing and action to ensure product development deadlines are consistently met
• Creative, technically capable, extensive knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques

Please consider me for the product manager, apparel opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for analysis to support the Apparel and Footwear Merchandising teams throughout the seasonal development process, including the development of analytical measures to assist in efficient line building and analysis.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• MS Office – proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
• Comfortable developing and learning new solutions (process and technology)
• Experience in enterprise management software preferred, Flex, Salesforce and/or Business Objects
• Experience with product development cycles, collaborating closely with design, technical design, marketing, and merchandising, sourcing teams
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction and fit
• Knowledge of pattern making and technical grading
• Experience with PDM / PLM and/or other product development systems
• Proficient with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

In response to your job posting for product manager, apparel, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for design inspiration and conceptual directives for responsible categories in alignment with the Men’s Apparel category.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Highly self-motivated, independent, and able to quickly adapt to unique situations
• Strong working knowledge and background of apparel product management, development and design
• Experience in global nuances as it relates to product/features/price points
• Personal interest and involvement in cycling, and fitness is preferred
• Global skateboard industry expertise
• Global action sports and streetwear knowledge
• A thorough understanding of consumer markets, specifically in the skateboard industry
• Good understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store/Ecomm environment