Fast Ski Product Line Manager - Alpine Ski

Job Description

Fast is more than a category, it's the on-piste soul of Alpine skiing, from World Cup racing to the everyday carving on a groomed run. It's where Central European ski heritage meets the largest commercial segment of the ski business (worldwide).

We are looking for a Fast Ski Product Line Manager to define the future of Salomon's on-piste category, connecting racing credibility, consumer insight, product innovation, and community engagement into a clear vision and strategy.

Working across Product, Design, R&D, Sales, and Brand Marketing, you will shape industry-leading on-piste products. From race-department (FIS) skis to volume carving and performance ranges, your mission is to strengthen Salomon's influence across both the racing world and the broader on-piste ski community.

Key Responsibilities

Product Leadership

• Define and drive the Fast product vision, roadmap, and segment strategy, balancing racing DNA with commercial on-piste demand.
• Lead product creation from concept to launch, ensuring performance credibility, market relevance, and commercial success.
• Translate athlete, coach, retailer, and consumer insights into products and compelling product stories that span competition and everyday on-piste skiing.
• Partner with Design, R&D, local race managers and Marketing teams to deliver best-in-class race and on-piste equipment.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experiences

• First and foremost, a skier with deep credibility in the on-piste/racing world. A former competitive alpine skier (club, national team, or World Cup level) is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, or a related role in snow sports, racing, or performance sports.
• Strong understanding of on-piste skiing across its full spectrum: racing technique and FIS regulations, as well as commercial carving/performance products and mainstream on-piste consumers.
• Genuine, active connection to the ski racing and on-piste communities (clubs, academies, federations, ski schools, and retailers)
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead projects from concept to execution.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.

Essential Competencies

• Market Knowledge: You know the on-piste landscape end to end, FIS regulations and competitive circuits on one side, retail and consumer trends on the other, along with the major players in both.
• Leadership: You can build, focus, and align teams to deliver goals. You have the technical background and the credibility to present product collections to clubs, federations, retailers, and the market.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with peers and partners to drive results, acting as an orchestrator across teams, sharing best practices, and building collaboration networks across racing and commercial on-piste communities.

Desired Qualifications

• Languages: Fluent in English; basic French with the willingness and ability to progress; German a strong plus.
• Tools: Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Full-Time Permanent Role

Role based in Annecy, France