Urwah Admin

adidas

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>PURPOSE</p></div>
<div>
Join the Brand Studio team at adidas and help shape the future of creative operations. As Creative Operations Manager, you will lead the way in optimizing how we collaborate with creative agencies, implement systems, and scale production processes. This role is central to ensuring clarity, consistency, and speed across all creative touchpoints.</div>
<div><p>
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p></div>
<ul>
<li>Lead onboarding and integration of external creative agencies, ensuring seamless collaboration and tool access</li>
<li>Manage budgets and contracts for agency partnerships, supporting resource planning and vendor operations</li>
<li>Roll out brand guidelines and updates across internal teams and external partners</li>
<li>Host monthly creative reviews for the North America market, driving alignment and quality</li>
<li>Partner across departments to streamline workflows, unify processes, and support system implementations</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KEY RELATIONSHIPS</p></div>
<div>
You&rsquo;ll work closely with the Director of Operations and Production, Brand Studio creatives, Brand Communications, Finance, Procurement, Legal, IT, and other cross-functional teams across adidas.</div>
<div><p>
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES</p></div>
<ul>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite</li>
<li>Experienced with project management tools and enterprise platforms</li>
<li>Skilled in digital workflows and process optimization</li>
<li>Strong communication and presentation abilities</li>
<li>Fluent in English, written and verbal</li>
</ul>
<div><p>REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</p></div>
<div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Design, Advertising, or related field&mdash;or equivalent experience. Minimum 4 years in creative operations, project management, or production within a creative agency or global organization. Experience managing complex processes across multiple teams and geographies is essential.</div>
<div><p>
READY TO CREATE WHAT&rsquo;S NEXT</p></div>
<div>
If you're ready to help shape the creative future of a global brand and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the team that brings creativity to life at adidas.</div>
<div><p>
THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.</p><p>
</p><ul><p>COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..</p>
<p>OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.</p>
<p>INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.</p>
<p>TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.</p>
<p>INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company&rsquo;s standards.</p>
<p>RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.</p></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
<b>AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
</b><br>
<br>
<b>&ndash; CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU &ndash;
</b><br>
<br>
<b>BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.</b><br>
<b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>JOB TITLE:
<div>Operations Manager, Brand Studio
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>BRAND:
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>LOCATION:
<div>Portland
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>TEAM:
<div>General Management &amp; Business Development
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>STATE:
<div>OR
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>COUNTRY/REGION:
<div>US
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>CONTRACT TYPE:
<div>Full time
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>NUMBER:
<div>534817
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>DATE:
<div>Oct 15, 2025</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Operations Manager, Brand Studio

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key &amp; Field Accounts Director
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Location:
  </strong>
  Gurgaon, India
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Purpose &amp; Overall Relevance for the Organization
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  The
  <strong>
   Key &amp; Field Accounts Director
  </strong>
  is responsible for driving
  <strong>
   profitable market share and net sales growth
  </strong>
  across
  <strong>
   Strategic and Key Accounts, Regional Distribution Accounts, and Export Markets
  </strong>
  , while upholding the premium image of the adidas brand. This role leads the
  <strong>
   Key Account Management (KAM) organization
  </strong>
  with passion and focus, identifying, developing, and executing strategies that fuel sustainable growth across the Key Account channel.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   What We Are Looking For
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  We are seeking a
  <strong>
   strategic and commercially driven sales leader
  </strong>
  with more than 12 years of experience in large, dynamic sales organizations, ideally within
  <strong>
   apparel, fashion, footwear, sports, or FMCG
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
 <p>
  The ideal candidate will have:
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   A proven track record in
   <strong>
    Key Account Management
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Strong knowledge of Wholesale, Distribution, Large Format Retail, E-Marketplace, and Export markets
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated success in
   <strong>
    leading high-performing teams
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Deep industry expertise
   </strong>
   combined with strong
   <strong>
    analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to
   <strong>
    set strategy, manage P&amp;L, and drive cross-functional initiatives
   </strong>
   across digital, marketing, and supply chain.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  This leader will excel at building
  <strong>
   long-term, value-driven partnerships
  </strong>
  with key accounts while fostering a
  <strong>
   performance culture
  </strong>
  and ensuring sustainable, profitable growth for the adidas brand.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop and implement the
   <strong>
    overall strategy for the Key Accounts portfolio
   </strong>
   , in alignment with global and market strategies, jointly with the DTC Director.
  </li>
  <li>
   Deliver
   <strong>
    Net Sales and Margin growth
   </strong>
   by setting clear targets, monitoring progress, analyzing risks, and identifying new business opportunities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure the KA organization applies adidas
   <strong>
    standards and best practices
   </strong>
   in daily operations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Review, challenge, and sign off on
   <strong>
    Strategic Account Plans and Account Marketing Plans
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead
   <strong>
    trade term negotiations
   </strong>
   with the DTC Director to secure favorable agreements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish and optimize the
   <strong>
    KAM organizational structure
   </strong>
   with the Senior DTC Director, aligned with the global blueprint.
  </li>
  <li>
   Inspire and lead the team, fostering a
   <strong>
    high-performance culture
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage and nurture
   <strong>
    key customer relationships
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Develop, train, and retain top talent
   </strong>
   within the team.
  </li>
  <li>
   Set
   <strong>
    objectives, KPIs, and guidelines
   </strong>
   for direct reports and manage them as an integrated team.
  </li>
  <li>
   Track and measure
   <strong>
    performance against KPIs
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor and report on
   <strong>
    customer and competitor sell-through and activities
   </strong>
   , taking proactive action.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide
   <strong>
    accurate sales forecasts and performance plans
   </strong>
   for key accounts.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Relationships
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Global:
   </strong>
   Centre of Excellence (CoE) Wholesale
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Market:
   </strong>
   Brand, Customer Service, Sales Coordination, Business Development, HR, Controlling, Planning, Logistics
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Strong knowledge of
   <strong>
    Wholesale, Distribution, Large Format Retail, E-Marketplace, and Export markets
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven
   <strong>
    Key Account Management
   </strong>
   expertise within large sales organizations.
  </li>
  <li>
   High
   <strong>
    analytical skills
   </strong>
   for strategy development, business planning, and decision-making.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong interpersonal skills, including
   <strong>
    communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Solid
   <strong>
    commercial and business acumen
   </strong>
   (sales, trade marketing, finance, and controlling).
  </li>
  <li>
   Decisive, pragmatic, and results-driven with high initiative.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Requisite Education &amp; Experience / Minimum Qualifications
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   University degree in Business with
   <strong>
    Sales or Marketing focus
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Minimum
   <strong>
    12 years of sales experience
   </strong>
   in large organizations, ideally in apparel/fashion/footwear/sports or FMCG, with at least
   <strong>
    5 years in senior sales roles
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Minimum
   <strong>
    5 years of people and operational management experience
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Exposure to
   <strong>
    Sports, Marketing, and Supply Chain
   </strong>
   functions.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Advanced MS Office proficiency
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Key & Field Accounts Director

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>This an opportunity at adidas in our Head Office in Qurtubah, Riyadh within our Supply Chain department.</div>
<div>
A supply chain intern assists with various tasks related to supply chain management, including data analysis, inventory management, and vendor relations, while gaining hands-on experience in the field.</div>
<div>
Key Responsibilities:</div>
<ul>
<li>Assist in Supply Chain Operations: Support the supply chain team in daily operations, including inventory management, procurement, and logistics coordination.</li>
<li>Data Analysis: Analyze data related to supply chain processes, including inventory levels, order fulfillment, and supplier performance metrics.</li>
<li>Vendor Relations: Maintain supplier scorecards and assist in managing vendor relationships to ensure quality and efficiency.</li>
<li>Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate pricing quotations.</li>
<li>Documentation and Reporting: Draft reports, assist in compliance management, and support the preparation of procurement plans and quarterly reports.</li>
<li> Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to the supply chain management team in different tasks required.</li>
<li>Connect with retail and wholesale teams to support with the requests shared.</li>
<li>Monitor port pendency of timely container movement within DC daily capacity.</li>
<li>Approval of 3PL invoices from origin, transport, and customs.</li>
<li>Manage the claims process and ensure timely resolution of any products issues.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Duration of the internhsip: Based on your university timelines.</div>
<ul>
<div><ul><li><div><p>EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND</p>
: Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering or relevant</div>
</li>
</ul></div></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.</p><p>
</p><ul><p>COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..</p>
<p>OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.</p>
<p>INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.</p>
<p>TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.</p>
<p>INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company&rsquo;s standards.</p>
<p>RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.</p></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
<b>AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
</b><br>
<br>
<b>&ndash; CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU &ndash;
</b><br>
<br>
<b>BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.</b><br>
<b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>JOB TITLE:
<div>Supply Chain - Co-op Internship - Riyadh
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>BRAND:
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>LOCATION:
<div>Riyadh
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>TEAM:
<div>Marketing &amp; Communications
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>STATE:
<div>01
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>COUNTRY/REGION:
<div>SA
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>CONTRACT TYPE:
<div>Intern
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>NUMBER:
<div>535351
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>DATE:
<div>Oct 5, 2025</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Supply Chain - Co-op Internship - Riyadh

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Purpose/Mission:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  This role will be responsible for driving strategic business partnership for Field Accounts channel (Multibrand Distribution &amp; Retailers) in a leadership capacity as the Head of Distribution.
 </p>
 <p>
  This role is also directly responsible for driving joint business plans (Net Sales) respective account profitability and portfolio profitability, Market share, relationship with Field Accounts Partners &amp; their stakeholders. This role will also involve driving brand leadership &amp; other Field Accounts business priorities including BD for new partners and driving portfolio growth.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Further, as the Head of Distribution, the role will also be accountable for driving targeted Seasonal Sell-in (OTBs) for the portfolio, aggressive space acquisition across strategic accounts, targeted sell-out &amp; improving quality of business basis the key initiatives planned under the adidas brand priorities.
 </p>
 <p>
  This role manages a team of high-performing regional field account managers and is responsible to work closely with India Senior Leadership Team and cross-functional teams to drive the Brand &amp; Channel priorities.
 </p>
 <p>
  This role reports directly to the Sales Director for Multibrand Wholesale and is directly responsible to drive strategic business relationship with diverse portfolio of regional accounts across North, West, South and East India spread over 1200+ doors PAN India.
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   <em>
    Functional:
   </em>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Responsible for achieving assigned sales target by bringing in new business and maintaining existing business. Sell-in products to field accounts partners and build strong OTB plans for monthly revenue targets. Lead the development of the sales strategy at Account level in the Field Accounts portfolio (Distribution &amp; Retailer accounts), to maximize revenues.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and execute strategies with Field Accounts including driving the achievement of monthly, quarterly &amp; yearly sell-in. Ensure sell-out &amp; collections numbers through market visits with partners, influencing primary and secondary sales with partners. Demonstrate strong relationships with field staff and knowledge of partner territory to achieve business performance KPIs
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish a high-performance team culture and drive employee engagement, leading by example. This includes target setting, coaching, succession planning and exhibiting leadership framework.
  </li>
  <li>
   Build, sustain, and amplify excellent business relationships with Field Accounts portfolio (Distribution &amp; Retailer accounts) partners, which helps in building Strategic business relationships.
  </li>
  <li>
   Frame door-by-door strategy with partners and regional field account managers and ensuring aggressive acquisition of prime &amp; large Spaces across doors within the Field Accounts portfolio.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive business through assigned Field Accounts by utilizing customer service skills and building strong relationships based upon product/category and marketplace expertise which results in consistent target attainment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrate strong financial acumen to manage terms negotiations with partners, build strong relationships with internal finance stakeholders to manage P&amp;L discussion and ensure timely cash collections.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop seasonal assortments, forecasts and scenario plans for assigned Field Accounts partners using category, account, brand and marketplace knowledge. Increase sell-in and sell-out by developing and delivering targeted, persuasive sales presentations
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure timely execution of order tracking, order input, retail release and launch information, order confirmation, cancellations and delivery information.
  </li>
  <li>
   Understand competitors and marketplace; utilize assessment, knowledge and a brand management focus to adjust and drive business plans through partners.
  </li>
  <li>
   To represent the assigned account(-s) internally as an &lsquo;ambassador&rsquo; toward all functions and vice versa and manage all interfaces
  </li>
  <li>
   To ensure adherence to account strategies, formalization by Strategic Account Plans and get sign off by the direct superior.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   <em>
    Controlling:
   </em>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   To measure progress on set KPIs and channel P&amp;L.
  </li>
  <li>
   To enforce adidas Trade Terms Policy
  </li>
  <li>
   To report to all superiors
  </li>
  <li>
   To monitor and report on customers and competitors sell-through and activities,
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  and propose/initiate/take actions
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   To provide realistic plans and forecasts on customers performances
  </li>
  <li>
   To ensure customer compliance with agreements
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Professional background:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Functional: &gt; 12 years Sales, mainly as Distribution Head.
  </li>
  <li>
   Industry: Ideally in sporting goods/ apparel/fashion/shoes or FMCG
  </li>
  <li>
   Leadership: 3-5 years
  </li>
  <li>
   Exposure: Sports, Sales &amp; Distribution mgmt., MBO Sales, Business Development
  </li>
  <li>
   Skills: Good knowledge of MS Basics: Excel and PowerPoint.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Educational Background
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  &bull; MBA in business / marketing from a reputed B-School.
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Sr. Manager Distribution

<div>
 <strong>
  Purpose &amp; Overall Relevance For The Organization
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Responsible for the development and implementation of Al Ahly, FAF &amp; Individual Partners strategies. Work across functions and categories to develop, manage and execute plans designed to grow sports in NA through identifying new partners. Manage Al Ahly, FAF &amp; athletes&rsquo; relationship on a day-to-day basis. Ultimately leverage strategic adidas relationship to tell the brand story on NA&acute;s sports.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Key Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Position and leverage adidas with the best symbols and programs in North Africa to grow the market share in country.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support EMC Director to develop and drive Partner strategy while being responsible for managing, servicing, leveraging, and strengthening relationship with Al Ahly, FAF &amp; athletes on a day-to-day basis. Coordinate VIK delivery, sponsors &amp; logos on kits, on time payments, ensure we use all our benefits of Al Ahly, FAF &amp; athletes&rsquo; contract, travel with Al Ahly &amp; FAF, network with sporting &amp; marketing areas, etc.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work as the key interface between Al Ahly, FAF &amp; athletes and adidas internal networks, including product, brand comms, Newsroom, B2B and more.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop, manage, and execute activation plans for strategic Al Ahly, FAF &amp; athletes product launches and identified moments that will strengthen relationships and grow business.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strengthen and maintain adidas reputation and build long-term partnerships with partners at all levels.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure decisions and actions support overall marketing goal and maximize the impact of our message to consumers.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure team members are maximizing revenue streams with Al Ahly, FAF &amp; athletes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage the detailed budget of Al Ahly, FAF &amp; athletes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Take part in promotional appearances of adidas contracted players/athletes, meet and brief adidas contracted assets for promotional appearances.
  </li>
  <li>
   Comply with CAF procedures and P&amp;L construction for new assets or renewals according to sport marketing strategy.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  KPI&rsquo;s
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   MWB compliance, Control &amp; Savings.
  </li>
  <li>
   Responsible for Partner Activation - Al Ahly, FAF &amp; athletes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Top Clubs &amp; Feds shoe count &amp; current pack
  </li>
  <li>
   Attack Plan effectiveness (% vs Plan)
  </li>
  <li>
   Feds &amp; Clubs (% of benefits from contract activated vs Contract)
  </li>
  <li>
   Al Ahly &amp; FAF P&amp;L and Growth of Performance Categories Market Share within EMC.
  </li>
  <li>
   Partner satisfaction
  </li>
  <li>
   Demand Promo: responsible for all VIK process
  </li>
  <li>
   Compliance (CAFs, Budget deviation, expenses, others)
  </li>
  <li>
   Leadership, New Ideas &amp; Projects
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Key Relationships
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Business Units, Global Sports Marketing, Activation, PR, Legal, Agencies, and Partners (SAFF &amp; Football athletes).
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Knowledge, Experience And Capabilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Extensive knowledge of football, running, training and North Africa sporting landscape.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to build and maintain relationships.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to network, influence and utilize internal and external resources.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with strong administration skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Good oral, written, and presentation communication skills in both English and Arabic, French as a plus.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Required Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   University degree in business, ideally with sport industry, marketing and sales focus.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ideally a sports-related master's degree
  </li>
  <li>
   Minimum 6 years of Brand and Sports Marketing Experience with an agency, sport partner or client- side consumer goods company.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluent written and spoken Arabic &amp; English skills.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
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Sports Marketing Manager EMC

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>PURPOSE:
</p></div><div>Drives local short and medium-term objectives for the respective category. Implements Global&amp;Hub GTM strategies in a locally relevant way, considering different consumer needs and distribution channels. Drives cross-functional marketing execution. Provides clear and relevant commercial input in terms of local consumer needs, market particularities, and channel needs. Collaborates regularly with global and hub counter parts to identify business opportunities in the market and to maximize net sales and profitability (within global and hub strategic parameters)</div>
<div><p>
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
</p></div><ul><li>Driving category business success across all KPI&rsquo;s through execution category plan global-local. Developing a dynamic category GTM plan considering different consumer needs and distribution channel in the marketplace.</li>
<li>Responsible for delivering a complete local range plan for the respective category (product, product communication tools, product prices, activation tools, RID, forecasts, local prices, range size, cancellation, re-phasing, ABOs and Marketing support where necessary etc.) by balancing both brand and commercial considerations and supporting the business strategy of the channels and supports the sell-in process to all stakeholders.</li>
<li>Coordinates sell in process for upcoming season and make preparation for sell-in tools (Showroom preparation, sell in presentation etc)</li>
<li>Manage and implement definition tools and drive conclusive competitive analysis to influence pricing considering the competition. Provide pricing inputs to the range architecture framework.</li>
<li>Delivers profitability of the respective categories by managing pricing, margin efficiency, FOBs and product category mix.</li>
<li>Drives the GTM for the respective categories and supports CTC function by aligning with BA/Omni team on Marketing plans, communication tools, activation tools, marketing support</li>
<li>Analyses the sell-through performance of the categories and contributes to the strategic planning based on the analysis. Tracks category selling performance, and proposes action plans when necessary to drive sales and improve respective categories KPIs.</li>
<li>Ensures has the proper tools to implement (and to adapt locally where necessary.) the GTM strategies successfully and to have the correct level of support during the implementation</li>
<li>Assists Manager CTC adidas in preparing and analyzing reports by providing and consolidating data and by using analytical skills and know-how.</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KEY RELATIONSHIPS:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>CTC Manager and entire adidas Turkey Brand Team</li>
<li>EM Turkey Channel Teams (DTC, e-Com, Wholesale)</li>
<li>EM Hub Bus and CTC</li>
<li>EM Turkey, SCM</li>
<li>EM Turkey, Mops</li>
<li>EM Turkey Demand Planning</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KPIS:
</p></div><ul><li>Brand Health KPIS (Brand momentum, Net Promoter Score, Spontaneous purchase intent, etc.)</li>
<li>Net Sales, GIM%, Share of Category, Gender</li>
<li>Orderbook Development</li>
<li>Range size and efficiency (incl. overlap)</li>
<li>Local Production / SMU / Early Launch efficiencies</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</p>
:</div>
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., relationship management, collaboration, creativity, confidence and facilitation)</li>
<li>Strong cross functional experience, across merchandising, category management, brand and sales</li>
<li>Structured, organized and process orientated</li>
<li>Excellent presentation skills</li>
<li>Fluent in written and spoken English is a must.</li></ul><br>
<p></p><div><p>
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE /</p><p>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience</li>
<li>&gt; 3 years of Category Management/ Ranging/ Merchandising Experience ideally in sporting goods, fashion or other youth culture brands</li>
<li>Strong presentation/communications and influencing skills IT skills: Outlook and Word: Basic; Excel and PowerPoint: advanced.</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.</p><p>
</p><ul><p>COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..</p>
<p>OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.</p>
<p>INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.</p>
<p>TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.</p>
<p>INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company&rsquo;s standards.</p>
<p>RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.</p></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
<b>AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
</b><br>
<br>
<b>&ndash; CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU &ndash;
</b><br>
<br>
<b>BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.</b><br>
<b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>JOB TITLE:
<div>Senior Specialist Category Management Originals, Basketball &amp; Partner
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>BRAND:
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>LOCATION:
<div>Istanbul
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>TEAM:
<div>Merchandising &amp; Planning
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>STATE:
<div>Ista
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>COUNTRY/REGION:
<div>TR
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>CONTRACT TYPE:
<div>Full time
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>NUMBER:
<div>535383
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>DATE:
<div>Oct 3, 2025</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Specialist Category Management Originals, Basketball & Partner

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>Manage all aspects of range management, including segmentation and distribution for.</li>
<li>Establish pricing of the range to deliver target margins, volumes and value, including pricing harmonization across all categories.</li>
<li>Create impact in respective categories showroom and sell-in setup.</li>
<li>Develop defined parameter-level forecasting, provide all relevant KPI reporting and provide any required scenario analysis related to respective category.</li>
<li>Follow up global product launches to ensure alignment with local launches.</li>
<li>Actively collaborates and supports communication &amp; omni &amp; sales teams with regards to launch timing, products, tools and product performances for necessary actions to be taken.</li>
<li>Continuously seek additional opportunities to grow Football &amp; Motorsports business.</li>
<li>Highly active role in clubs/feds licensed apparel business in terms of both product and relations. Plan all relevant timelines and coordinate meetings during the collection creation lifecycle.</li>
<li>Work very closely with adidas Global Football BU for licensed apparel design and development.</li>
<li>Support constantly analyzing the success of the marketing plans across all communication channels and sharing that learning with Global Brand Marketing.</li>
<li>Proactively contribute to strategy by identifying market trends, sharing consumer and business insights, and recommending initiatives to strengthen category positioning.</li>
<li>Contribute managing reports as an integrated team in line with team objectives, targets and guidelines.</li>
<li>Assist BU Football &amp; Motorsports to ensure leading exposure in local and brand relevant channels.</li>
<li>Assists Manager CTC adidas in preparing and analyzing reports by providing and consolidating data and by using analytical skills and know-how.</li>
<li>Track Football Club Launch Plan with including Production phase communication in Turkey.</li>
<li>Actively works with Football director &amp; team in terms of football clubs&rsquo; requirements and time phases, and LO for perfect execution of signed team jersey plans</li>
</ul><ul><li>To increase local production volume, working closely with all category managers and the local Louison Office,</li>
<li>Concluding, planning, and monitoring seasonal agreements for all embellishment processes applied locally,</li>
<li>Monitoring and controlling the processes of contracts with agreed local manufacturers regarding production and embellishment.</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KPIS:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>Brand Health KPIS (Brand momentum, Net Promoter Score, net sales)</li>
<li>Carry out go to market plans ensuring timelines</li>
<li>Brand reputation through fast and high quality response time to external world</li>
<li>Executional excellence in global campaign implementation and localization.</li>
<li>Brand Reach and Perception</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</p>
:</div>
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., relationship management, collaboration, creativity, confidence and facilitation)</li>
<li>Strong cross functional experience, across merchandising, category management, brand and sales</li>
<li>Structured, organized and process oriented.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Excellent presentation skills</li>
</ul><ul><li>Fluent in written and spoken English is a must.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><p>
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>CTC Manager and entire adidas Turkey Brand Team</li>
<li>EM Turkey Channel Teams (DTC, e-Com, Wholesale)</li>
<li>EM Hub Bus and CTC</li>
<li>EM Turkey, SCM</li>
<li>EM Turkey, Mops</li>
<li>EM Turkey Demand Planning</li>
<li>LO office &amp; Local Suppliers</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.</p><p>
</p><ul><p>COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..</p>
<p>OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.</p>
<p>INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.</p>
<p>TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.</p>
<p>INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company&rsquo;s standards.</p>
<p>RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.</p></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
<b>AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
</b><br>
<br>
<b>&ndash; CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU &ndash;
</b><br>
<br>
<b>BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.</b><br>
<b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>JOB TITLE:
<div>Senior Specialist Category Management Football / Motorsports / Local Production
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>BRAND:
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>LOCATION:
<div>Istanbul
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>TEAM:
<div>Merchandising &amp; Planning
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>STATE:
<div>Ista
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>COUNTRY/REGION:
<div>TR
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>CONTRACT TYPE:
<div>Full time
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>NUMBER:
<div>535449
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>DATE:
<div>Oct 3, 2025</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Specialist Category Management Football / Motorsports / Local Production

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