PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Be the consumer and sport expert for the NAM Running footwear category Influence and execute the category direction Work with all necessary functions to deliver the category business objectives Create footwear ranges within the category from both an image and commercial point of view Lead and develop your team, if applicable

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Influence and implement strategic category direction, proactively set range direction Identify new business opportunities to drive innovation and/or commerciality Show full understanding and drive the product creation process whilst managing all tasks within the given time frames Become a role model for other team members in regard to product creation process Show leadership through living the brand values Build and maintain a strong relationship with cross-functional teams and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process; ensure product excellence Pro-actively analyse business, draw conclusions and act upon; drive profitability and efficiency Strong knowledge of product information systems and the interlinking functions – clarity on respective timelines High level of product expertise to create industry leading products Be a competent partner for product and ranging discussions with markets and retailers Prepare and present ranges and business-related topics - with respective audience in mind - by using relevant structure and content Actively provide input for setting the BU Merchandising direction and implement it into relevant ranges in partnership with BU (local & global) counterparts Identify projects to optimize category performance; work independently and steer to conclusion If applicable: Build experience in managing direct reports, developing their functional and social skills; ensure clear and structured on boarding process for new team members

 

AUTHORITIES

Personnel managed – 0-1 Budget managed – no  

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Steer a strong relationship and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with business unit and across other BU´s cross-functional team (Design, Development, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, Materials, Costing, Planning, Sales) markets and relevant third parties

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

Lateral thinking and challenge status quo Communication skill set, including effective negotiation and clear transportation of information Step up to conflicts, work towards a diplomatic solution Be open for change, support execution of change management Cooperate effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships Basic leadership skills Work independently as well as part of a team Efficiently plan and prioritize daily work In-depth knowledge of respective product category specifically footwear Advanced analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented Ability to travel Passion for sports

 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

College degree, preferably in marketing/business/textile/fashion Minimum of 5 years Product Marketing experience with APP, FTW or ACC background Experience in trade or sales is helpful Fluent in English PC skills (MS Office programs)  

 

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.