Manager e-Commerce (Adidas)

Job description

Overview

At Foot Locker it is our vision and passion to “inspire and empower youth culture” and create exciting and authentic experiences for our customers that will allow us to thrive in an ever-evolving retail landscape. 

 

Reporting to the Director eCommerce, the adidas eCommerce Manager will focus on growing the adidas online sales and market share, through analyzing and optimizing the customer experience and driving initiatives. They will work closely with both the Foot Locker Digital and the adidas teams to deliver the KPI’s. This candidate will be self-starter who can take ownership and think creatively to deliver results. 

Responsibilities

· 
Commercial planning & trading:

·  Take ownership of all things adidas within Foot Locker Digital: work closely with the adidas team, other eCommerce Managers, Digital Merchandizers and cross-functional product teams to create business growth plan and financial forecasting.
·  Identify commercial opportunities and present to various business stakeholders with recommendations based on data.
·  Connect with Foot Locker and adidas product teams to optimize adidas online assortment and product availability.
·  Stay on top of latest industry trends.

Merchandizing & campaign planning:

·  Day-to-day eCommerce management for adidas category (e.g. product launches, merchandizing, campaign testing etc.).
·  Support with coordinating adidas online campaigns. Ensure brand consistency and presence on all digital properties.
·  Project management of dedicated adidas online initiatives, track and measure the impact of these initiatives.
·  Analyze online shopping behavior and identify consumer pain points.

Supporting adidas Inventory Partner Program (IPP):

·  Identify opportunities to grow the adidas sales through Inventory Partner Program.
·  Work closely with the adidas Partner Program Manager to optimize online assortment.
·  Support the operations of the Partner Program.

Reporting & analysis:

·  Regular analysis of adidas performance (e.g. onsite analytics, product performance).
·  Produce and share weekly and monthly adidas digital sales reports
·  Organize QBRs with key stakeholders to deep-dive into adidas digital performance

Stakeholder management:

·  Be the main Foot Locker point of contact for the adidas European Digital Partner Commerce team (Digital Sales Manager, Inventory Partner Program, Partner Development, Analytics), requiring attending weekly meetings at the adidas EU HQ in Amsterdam (ideally on Thursdays). · Represent adidas in cross-functional discussions.
Qualifications

·  3-5 years eCommerce, merchandising, buying, planning, digital operations, or related field experience.
·  Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing.
·  Ability to prioritize and deliver projects in a fast-paced environment.
·  Strong project-management skills.
·  Enthusiastic, motivated, innovative, creative team player, ability to work cross-functionally.
·  Must have thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
·  Strong interpersonal skills, communication, organization, self-starter and analytical experience.
·  Understanding of retail industry, including merchandising, marketing and IT.
·  Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits

·  Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment
·  25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~2 days p/w)
·  Employee Discount on in-store and online products
·  Casual Sneaker Culture
·  Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs
·  Career development and growth in an ambitious international team
·  Travel reimbursement
·  Access to premium wellness apps
·  Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription
·  Pension Plan
·  Discounted Collective Health plans
·  Activities organized by our Social Committee #