Join adidas Europe and shape the future For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester and Paris, are centers of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey. At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation. Are you ready to be part of our journey? Purpose of the role: Support the Sales Organization in ensuring profitable and sustainable market share and sales growth in the respective defined customer group, taking into consideration brand image in the key categories as well as the defined target group. Build and execute realistic plans and forecasts managing sell-in and top to top customer meeting using the sell-in checklist, pre-selecting the range, offering sell-out support, based on our seasonal focus products, technologies and concepts. Proactively develop, manage and execute creative grassroots activities with customers to enhance brand image as well as drive demand with customers (generating sales growth). Influence internal & external stakeholders as trusted advisor, cascade all relevant information, manage and participate actively at cross-functional teams at European level for Cross-boarders customer. Plan, organize and manage sell-in campaigns, considering and respecting timing (cut-offs), product access (segmentation, etc.), as well as seasonal targets (Trade Investment Letter / other targets set with Line Manager) shared by the company. Drive sell-out culture through joint business plan recurrence, action plan & ownership. Strong interpersonal skills: Very good communications and negotiating abilities as well as high presentation, relationship management and facilitation skills. Commercial and business acumen knowledge (e.g. sales, trade marketing, finance and controlling). Results oriented, Commercial & biz acumen, negotiation, fast decision-maker, proactive mindset (being entrepreneur), clear understanding and commitment to company goals. Strong team player with the proven ability to work cross-functionally in order to achieve objectives and targets. Be a role model, coach, mentor and take care of people and their career plans. Ability to influence business partners in other functional areas to build consensus and understanding. Mental flexibility, initiative, and determination, be a curious leader, bring innovation, continuous betterment. Fluency in English and local language (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage. Digital mindset and good knowledge of digital media. Main Requirements: Functional: > 5 years sales experience Leadership: > 1 years of experience Exposure: sales, sporting goods, product marketing, account marketing Fluent English and local language IT (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) Location The role will be based in our new Office in Milan Benefits include: Annual bonus Gym and Sports opportunities Free access to self-learning platform Employee Assistance Program (personal counselling) 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’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. COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need. OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. J-18808-Ljbffr