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Associate Product Development Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$122K - $152K/yr

ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORTS TO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER STATUS: EXEMPT ... Target Margin Support (EB Goals): Support cost optimization efforts by recommending fabric or trim ...

ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORTS TO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER STATUS: EXEMPT ... Target Margin Support (EB Goals): Support cost optimization efforts by recommending fabric or trim ...

Associate Buyer

City Of Industry, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Achieve sales and margin objectives for seasonal buying plans; reach product objective quotas as ... Associate Buyer - developing, preparing, and implementing tactical plans in support of strategic ...

Associate Buyer

City Of Industry, CA · Hybrid

$70K - $75K/yr

Achieve sales and margin objectives for seasonal buying plans; reach product objective quotas as ... Associate Buyer - developing, preparing, and implementing tactical plans in support of strategic ...

Service Associate

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Are you a skilled multitasker? We're looking for a Service Associate to: • carry out cash management functions, process securities and correspondence, keep records and perform margin activities as ...

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Margin Associate information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a margin associate?

To excel as a Margin Associate, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial markets and margin regulations, typically supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with margin management systems, risk assessment tools, and proficiency in Excel or similar software is commonly required. Exceptional organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work well under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure accurate margin calculations, risk mitigation, and effective client service in fast-paced trading environments.

What is the difference between Margin Associate vs Credit Analyst?

AspectMargin AssociateCredit Analyst
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer finance-related certificationsBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field; certifications like CFA can be a plus
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, brokerage firms, trading floorsBanks, investment firms, credit agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in trading and brokerage settings to manage margin accountsUsed in banking and lending to assess creditworthiness

The Margin Associate primarily focuses on managing client margin accounts and ensuring compliance with trading requirements, often working in brokerage firms. In contrast, a Credit Analyst evaluates the credit risk of individuals or companies to determine loan eligibility. While both roles require financial knowledge, the Margin Associate is more involved in trading operations, whereas the Credit Analyst concentrates on credit assessment and risk management.

What is a margin associate?

Margin Associates are financial professionals who work within brokerage firms or investment banks, specializing in managing margin accounts and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. They monitor client accounts for proper margin levels, process margin calls, and help minimize the firm's risk exposure related to lending for securities trading. Their role involves frequent communication with clients and internal teams, reconciliation of account activity, and staying updated on industry regulations. Margin Associates are essential for maintaining the financial stability and integrity of trading operations that involve borrowing funds.

What are some common challenges margin associates face when managing client margin accounts?

Margin Associates often encounter challenges such as ensuring daily compliance with regulatory requirements, accurately monitoring client accounts for margin deficiencies, and responding quickly to market fluctuations that impact margin levels. They also need to communicate effectively with both clients and internal teams to resolve issues and process margin calls efficiently. Staying organized and detail-oriented is essential, as the role involves handling sensitive financial data and requires adherence to strict deadlines.
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Associate Product Development Manager

Boot Barn

Irvine, CA • On-site

$122K - $152K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


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5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 219 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 104 rated fashion retailers


Job description

ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
REPORTS TO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
STATUS: EXEMPT
Summary
Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other.
At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves "Partners." With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.
Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit - one handshake at a time.
The Associate Product Development Manager is responsible for supporting the execution of product development strategies across assigned categories, from initial concept through final production handoff. This role plays a critical part in managing the product lifecycle, ensuring that all styles meet brand standards for quality, fit, cost, and aesthetic.
Operating as a key liaison between internal teams-including Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Planning, and Technical Design-and external vendor partners, this role ensures that seasonal product lines are developed on time, within margin goals, and aligned with the creative direction. The Associate Product Development Manager contributes to material and trim development, manages PLM data accuracy, and supports all phases of sample management and product approvals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Style, Tech Pack, and BOM management: Manage accurate creation and maintenance of style records, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within PLM (Centric), ensuring development integrity.
  • Preseason concept raw material development: Collaborate with Design and Sourcing to develop raw materials aligned with seasonal concepts, innovation targets, and cost goals.
  • Centric Style Creation/Carryover: Build new styles and manage seasonal carryovers in Centric PLM, ensuring data accuracy throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Create Style Colorways: Generate and maintain seasonal colorways per style, ensuring alignment with creative and merchandising direction.
  • Style Status Updates: Monitor and update style statuses including additions and drops, providing rationale and ensuring timely communication across teams.
  • Bill of Materials Ownership: Create and manage BOMs with complete and up-to-date information on fabrics, trims, and construction details.
  • Supplier Sample Request Management: Submit and track development sample requests with vendors; ensure timely receipt and escalate delays when necessary.
  • Target Margin Support (EB Goals): Support cost optimization efforts by recommending fabric or trim alternatives to help meet enterprise-wide margin targets.
  • Trim Package Development: Lead the development and approval of seasonal trim packages, ensuring aesthetic alignment and cost efficiency.
  • Lab Dip, wash, print/pattern development: Coordinate lab dip, print, and wash submissions; track approvals to ensure calendar alignment and aesthetic consistency.
  • Sample Tracking and Risk Management: Manage and track samples across all development stages; prepare for key milestone meetings and escalate risk as needed.
  • Partner with Tech Design for Sample Fittings: Work closely with Technical Design to support fittings and ensure sample quality aligns with brand standards.
  • Style Comments and Communication: Document and distribute development and fit comments to vendors and internal partners for action.
  • Line Handoff Management: Facilitate final handoff of product lines to both Technical Design and Production teams post-Line Freeze.
  • WIP and PLM Data Management: Maintain accurate development work-in-progress reports and ensure Centric PLM data is current across all style records.
  • Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
  • Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
  • Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Product Development, Textiles, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience with product development
  • Vast knowledge and working experience with garment construction, textile development and category-specific product development including complex categories such as Denim and Outerwear (high technology-performance experience a plus)
  • Proven ability to manage full product lifecycle from Concept to Buy placement with a focus on cost engineering
  • Strong communication skills with a track record of achieving metrics without compromising product quality or timelines
  • PLM, Microsoft Office Suite; Proficient in Excel
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 10% to visit international vendors, mills and development facilities when requested
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills

Competencies
  • Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in data, documentation, and sample management; takes pride in precision.
  • Project Management: Strong time management and organizational skills to drive deadlines across multiple development cycles.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with teams across design, sourcing, tech design, and production to achieve shared goals.
  • Problem Solving: Identifies issues proactively and proposes practical, data-informed solutions to keep product timelines on track.
  • Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Product & Industry Knowledge: Understands apparel construction, material development, PLM systems, and market trends relevant to the product category.
  • Versatility: Maintains composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
  • Ownership & Accountability: Demonstrates initiative, follows through on tasks, and takes responsibility for quality and accuracy of work.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities
  • Competitive salary. (insert any other compensation opportunities here)
  • Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
  • Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.*
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.*
  • 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
  • Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
  • Opportunities for growth at every level - we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

*For eligible Boot Barn Partners
PAY RANGE: $70,500.00 - $72,000.00/yr*
*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure
Physical Demands
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Standing, walking and squatting less than 50% of the work shift
  • Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports
  • Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and vendors
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  • Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking
[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking
[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting
[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing
Work Environment
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
  • The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
  • Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.
Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.
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At Boot Barn, we honor America's western heritage. We believe in quality products and good value. And we've stocked our shelves with quality western and work gear for you and your family. With over 500,000 pairs of boots -- western, work and fashion -- and over 8,000 styles of jeans, shirts, hats, belts, jewelry and more, we offer the latest styles from the brands you love. Hatched over thirty years ago with one store in Orange County, California, Boot Barn has become the nations largest Western and Work retailer with 230 + stores in 30 states and a robust e-commerce business. We will outfit you from head to toe and give you the kind of service you'd expect from a company that values heritage, hard work and community.

Industry

Retail

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US