Assistant Manager Category

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. *We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.Purpose & Overall Relevance For The OrganizationTo support and aid the category training management team for Europe with immediate FALL/WINTER and future range build, set up and maintenance tasks.Assist with the creation of materials for cluster use, system and process updates, consolidation of market feedback and preparation of Europe GTM meetings and MilestonesAttending relevant global, cluster and channel meetings in support to Europe Category Management team to capture, consolidate and organize information.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport in the wider range selection and alignment process within the parameters set by the Europe CTC Range Architecture team to meet the KPI'sSupport in all aspects of Category Management including segmentation to meet all KPIs incl. efficiency, productivity, overlap, top line, marginAssist in the delivery of relevant data for ranging, pricing and margin decisionsDelivery to clusters relevant tech and marketing support materials for SS and AWCoordination and preparation support of FW and SS handover and kick-off meeting deliverablesStakeholder information management > collecting and sharing important updates to our communityCoordination for Commercial Input into Global, and creating and embedding a process with the channels to ensure their input is consolidatedManage key concept sales trackers across EuropeUnderstand the European consumer retail environment including distribution points, share of buy, competitor ranges and pricing strategies and act uponSupport major product launches and presentations providing necessary support to ensure an effective sell-in launch processKey RelationshipsGlobal BU (PM & GTM)Europe Director CategoryEurope BU Senior DirectorEurope BU Brand CommunicationEurope SalesEurope Demand PlanningEurope Cluster and Channel Category Management & GTM teamsKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesStrong connection to Training/Fitness/GYMFully engaged and committed team playerHigh professional maturityHighly collaborative with strong communication skillsStrong analytical skills and attention to detailStructured, organized and process-orientatedMarketing knowledge and market experience in sport and/or fashion/lifestyle categories.Knowledge of adidas systems and process specifically in merchandising/Category ManagementStrong business acumen, ability to assume a broader perspective (cross-markets/global)Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressureStrong organizational skillsStrong engaging presentation styleAdvanced skills in MS OfficeFluent in EnglishAdditional language is an advantageRequisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsUniversity degree in business preferred, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experienceMerchandising/ cross-functional marketing and/or sales experienceExperience in a European market is preferredadidas 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.