Product Manager Apparel SMU Originals (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany                                               Job Function: Marketing & Communications

State / Province: Germany                                Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Herzogenaurach                                    Brand: adidas

Relocation: No Selection

 

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose:

Align the global strategy, marketing & product strategies for the responsible European Key Accounts. Manage the SMU process & cross-functional resources to deliver agreed targets & brand objectives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Drives the BU Exclusives marketing & product strategy for target European Key Accounts (EKA12 )
· Initiates, leads & takes responsibility for the SMU product development process & cross-functional alignment of BU / Design & Operations
· SMU Exclusives process co-ordination & efficiency - provides briefs on EKA projects/products to give clear product direction and information to the service departments (Development, Design, Planning)
· Develops  EKA12 Exclusives FTW range plans / marketing analysis & planning
· Works with & takes the lead with in-line BUs / Region & Area to optimise SMU & ABO opportunities & constantly updates re SMU strategies & plans
· Develops market & EKA12 expertise & a network for consistent product feedback / market trends & data
· Achieving commercial / efficiency targets & objectives
· System expertise ( ie. RMS )
· Presents SMU product propositions & strategies to EKA12 customers & during internal meetings

 

Your Profile:

· College education, preferably in marketing/business
· Minimum of 3 years Product Management experience
· Fluent English, preferably almost fluent in a second language. Stay in a foreign country (e.g. student exchange, industrial placement, trips)
· Experience in trade or sales is helpful
· Good numerical skills with the ability to negotiate
· Actively interested in Sports

Posting Notes: Herzogenaurach || Germany  || Germany  ||  || adidas || Europe, Middle East & Africa || Yes

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