Business Director, Category

United Sports Brands (USB) is a global leader in sports performance and protective products that help athletes perform to their personal best. We perpetually prepare for what's next, protect what's right, perform at our peak, and recover intelligently from every challenge. USB is a collection of six unique brands – Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters, PEARL iZUMi, Nathan and Glukos – all dedicated to advancing athletes with best‑in‑class sports performance and protective products.

Our products are sold at leading sporting goods, specialty stores and e‑commerce retail channels, with regional support in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All told, we span over 65 countries.

Success springs from the collective energy of individuals united by shared goals. Fueled by passion and relentless drive, it's no surprise that we actively seek out the brightest talents in our industry – those who are not only dedicated to their craft, but also eager to achieve remarkable feats. Our team embodies the core values of creativity, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial spirit, each member bringing their own distinctive flair to our company's brands.

• Business Director, Team Sports
• Business Director, Performance/Support/Recovery.

The Business Director for the assigned category is a strategic captain of the entire product creation effort – leading a high‑performing team of Product Line Managers (PLM), Designers and Developers to deliver breakthrough products that win the hearts of athletes and meet the financial goals of the business.

This role will have P&L responsibility for the assigned category, driving the team to meet and exceed sales and margin targets. Sitting at the intersection of product innovation, commercial strategy and cross‑functional alignment, the Business Director will turn market opportunities into world‑class product assortments that build brand energy and deliver results.

• Lead Category Vision
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  Set and drive the long‑term vision, strategy and seasonal direction for assigned category. Champion product lines that are grounded in consumer insights, fuel innovation and support overall business objectives.
• P&L Ownership
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  Own financial results for assigned category. Deliver against annual revenue and margin targets. Collaborate with sales, finance and operations on forecasting, product costing, pricing and margin optimization.
• Inspire & Manage Cross‑Functional Team
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  Lead, mentor and empower team of PLMs, Designers and Developers. Set clear goals, provide regular coaching and ensure accountability across the product creation team.
• Drive Product Excellence
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  Oversee the product creation process from ideation through to go‑to‑market, ensuring the product briefs are consumer‑informed and financially sound. Ensure the team brings to life meaningful products that athletes love and that perform in the marketplace.
• Category Line Architecture and Portfolio Strategy
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  Guide the product line architecture and seasonal line plans, ensuring balanced assortments across price points, consumer segments and channels. Maximize lifecycle value and commercial success across regions.
• Go‑to‑Market Leadership
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  Lead Go‑to‑Market stage/gate process from strategy to launch ensuring alignment across the organization. Lead GTM “gate” meetings in partnership with commercial team.
• Global Leadership
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  Steer global strategy and create alignment across markets and build framework to support international growth.
• Strategic Influence & Communication
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  Represent the category in executive reviews, GTM meetings and leadership reviews. Clearly communicate category plans, product strategies and business performance to senior stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This is a full‑time position.
• Typical work hours and days are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• This position is based out of the Fountain Valley, CA office.
• This position is expected to travel approximately 25%. Some international travel may occur.
• This position requires in‑office attendance at least 4 days per week (subject to increase in future).

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