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TheSample Managerwillbe responsible fortheend-to-end strategy, development, tracking, and distribution of product samples that enable a high-performing sales organization. This roleis responsible forcreating and executingthe sample strategy inalignment with sales priorities, brand strategy, and go-to-market calendars-whilemaintainingtight control of sample budgets, invoicing, and operational efficiency.The Sample Manager partners cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Logistics to ensure the right samples are designed correctly, produced on time, shipped accurately, and delivered to the right people-ultimately drivingselling effectiveness, brand presentation, and revenue outcomes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Sample Strategy &Planning;Build and manage the sample strategy across categories, accounts, regions, and sales roles (field, key accounts,club,internal sales,etc.).

• Define sample assortment architecture (must-have styles, hero products, key colorways, size runs, and special make-ups/designs).

• Align sample priorities toseasonal or sportlaunch milestones

• Prep sample kits/assortments for upcoming sales meetings, line reviews,photo/videoneedsor key account presentations- ensuring samples are delivered to sales teams and showrooms on time and in selling-ready condition.

• Establish sample allocation rules to ensure high ROI andequitabledistribution across sales channels.

• Sample Design & Development Coordination;Coordinate with Design/Product Development to ensure sample requests meet:Brand standards,construction/fit intent,color and material accuracy,labeling, trims, packaging requirements.

• Own sample request process (tech packs, BOM readiness, artwork approvals, labeling callouts, online stores by sport,etc.).

• Track sample milestones (Salesman samples,Eventsamples,etc.) and flag risk early.

• Operational Execution:develop tracking,shipping &controlSOPsin partnership with Operations, managing overallday-to-daystrategyof sample movement and reporting.

• Own sample room standards: organization, accuracy, and security.

• Budget Ownership, Invoices & Financial Controls;Own thecompletesample budgetfor all Brands under BSN, including forecasting, re-forecasting, and spend reportingto include track and reconcileofVendor invoices, freight/shipping costs, duties/fees (if applicable)and sample charges by category/brand/channel.

• Cross-Functional Communication & SalesEnablement;act as the central hub for sample communications across Sales, Merchandising, Product, and Logistics.

• Provide clear weekly updates: delivery risks, shipping schedules, missing samples, and action plans.

• Support Salesand Merch Teamswith:sample kits and selling tools coordination,"What's in the bag" assortments for key meetings, organized sample lines for line reviews and key accounts.

• Resolve urgent sales requests and re-prioritize shipments as needed.

• Key Liaison with Brand Partners to ensure sales samples are properly handled and distributed.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Process improvement mindset (SOP creation, workflow optimization).

• Ability to lead/coach coordinators or sample assistants as the function scales.

• Ability tomanagesensitive matters and information with tact,diplomacy,andconfidentiality.

• Attention to detail, ability to multitask, remainorganizedand prioritize tasks with strictdeadlines.

• Self-motivatedteam player, with theability to work independently with minimalsupervision.

• Ability to work in afast-pacedenvironment and pivotfocusofresponsibilities in a smooth and efficientmanner.

• The ability tocommunicate (listening,writingand verbal) across all levels of an organization efficiently and effectively.

• Knowledge of Federal and State Human Resource related laws and regulations.

• Must be comfortable with conflict resolution.

• Proficientin Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Pointrequired.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GEDrequired,Associate(or Bachelor)degreepreferred.

• 3-5years in sample management, sales operations, product operations, merchandising operations, orlogistics(apparel preferred).

• Strongproficiencyin Excel/Google Sheets: pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, data validation, filtering, basic dashboards.

• Experience managing budgets, invoices, and freight spend.

• High attention to detail and ability to execute under tight deadlines.

• Strong communicationskills and comfort working across teams.

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and learning new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.