Product Line Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Job Level: Mid-Level

Location: Bend, OR (Not eligible for remote work)

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 annually (depending on experience)

At Ruffwear, we believe success goes beyond making great gear. Started as a one-person endeavor in 1994, Ruffwear has gained the support of dogs and humans around the world and is one of Outside Magazine's 100 Best Places to Work. Known for innovative products that help people and dogs of all abilities enjoy outdoor spaces together, our “pack” values diverse thinking and voices from different backgrounds. We appreciate a willingness to take intentional risks that promote creativity, strengthen customer relationships, and reduce our impact on the planet. Our privately held company reinvests profits back into our business to keep it sustainable and nimble, and we partner with organizations like The Conservation Alliance to help protect the lands and waterways where canines and humans connect and thrive. Based in Bend, Oregon, we test our products and explore with our own dogs among our nearby forests, rivers, and mountains. Our headquarters recently underwent an innovative renovation to provide a workspace that enhances the wellbeing and creativity of our pack. Our warm and collaborative atmosphere fosters the sharing of ideas through respectful and stimulating dialogue and helps us implement new initiatives with gusto. 

The Product Line Manager is a key driver of the brand’s go-to-market (GTM) process across all product categories and distribution channels. As part of the Product Team, this role brings a consumer-driven voice and point-of-view to support Ruffwear’s mission of building performance dog gear to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions. This position works collaboratively with the Director of Product Design & Development, as well as the Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams to support and realize the brand's long-range strategies, Go-To-Market calendars, and seasonal goals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Supervisory Responsibility
None 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting (Ruffwear office or home office as necessary). Some evening hours are required in order to communicate with overseas partners.

Evening hours may be required to work with factory partners or team members in different time zones.

International (at least 2x/year) and domestic travel (at least 2x/year) will be required. Some extended International travel may be required (three weeks or longer) for supplier and factory partner meetings.

This position is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the country in which the position is based. Ruffwear is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.

We believe that our employees and their achievements drive our success and that rewards must be mutual. We always keep employee experience in mind as we work to create a quality work-life balance for everyone in the Pack.

Here is a snapshot of the benefits we provide:

As a mission-driven brand, Ruffwear is deeply committed to putting people first and creating a space where we can be our authentic self. We actively work to ensure fair treatment of our employees across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender identity, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

At Ruffwear we believe that experience comes from a variety of places. We look for individuals who are curious, collaborative, and treat others with respect and gratitude. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to Ruffwear in our mission to foster canine and human connections outdoors.