Oliver Korden
Schlier
Summary
Outdoor industry professional with over 20 years of experience in driving collection growth and managing cross-functional teams. Expertise in analyzing market trends and consumer behavior to enhance sales performance. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving results in retail environments. Passionate about outdoor sports and their impact on consumer engagement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teamlead Footwear
Mammut Sports Group
Seon
08.2023 - Current
- Teamlead of FTW Team of 8 people overseeing PM, Development and Research and Innovation.
- Ensure alignment with brand vision and goals.
- Proven track record with sales growth SS24-SS26 in China 300% and JP 88%.
- Proven track record on KPIs Margin, Collection growth in FTW SS24-SS26.
- Strong connection to commercial/ merchandising teams in Europe, UK and Asia, ensuring potential growth in each region.
Head of Footwear
Vaude Sport GmbH
Tettnang
10.2015 - 07.2023
- Lead Business Unit Footwear
- Strategy, Product Management, Marketing, Sales.
- Lead a team of 3 inhouse (PM, Development) and 4 external employees (design agency).
- Passionate about sustainability and dedicated to integrating eco-friendly practices within the footwear development process.
- Development of one of the most sustainable performance outdoor footwear ranges in Europe.
- Strategic connection to Marketing and Sales.
- Overseeing production and material suppliers.
Product Manager Footwear
IIC Intersport International
Bern
08.2010 - 08.2015
- In charge of PM McKinley Footwear (private label).
- Cross-functional collaboration, working closely with design, marketing, and sales teams to launch successful footwear lines.
- Managing product life cycles from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with brand strategy.
- Increasing market share and revenue through strategic product positioning and development with NOs (Germany, France).
Product Manager Running Footwear
Scott Sports SA
Givisiez
08.2006 - 03.2008
- Product management, range building and diving into running market with a newcomer (start 2005).
- Sales support, track record B2B Specialty Running Stores Germany, Austria 60 Stores after 2 years.
- Launching innovative products that meet the needs of diverse athlete segments out of triathlon and trail running.
Product Marketing Manager
Asics Germany
Neuss
08.2003 - 07.2006
- Responsible to develop and manage a retail education concept.
Education
Master of Sport Science -
German Sports University Cologne
CologneSkills
- Strategic planning
- Product management
- Market analysis
- Sustainability practices
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer relationship management
Languages
- English, Advanced
- French, Intermediate
- German, Native
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/26/73
- Nationality: German
References
Felix Muennich, GM, EMEA, Deckers Brand
Taichi Fuda, CEO of MAMMUT JP
Patrick Schmollinger, Head of sales, EMEA, MAMMUT
Timeline
Teamlead Footwear
Mammut Sports Group
08.2023 - Current
Head of Footwear
Vaude Sport GmbH
10.2015 - 07.2023
Product Manager Footwear
IIC Intersport International
08.2010 - 08.2015
Product Manager Running Footwear
Scott Sports SA
08.2006 - 03.2008
Product Marketing Manager
Asics Germany
08.2003 - 07.2006
Master of Sport Science -
German Sports University Cologne