Manager VM/ISC Concept Creation (m/f/d) - Global Retail

Location

Herzogenaurach | Germany

Job description

PURPOSE

Creation of manuals/guidelines & training programs to respond to Brand positioning & strategy. Manage the development, innovation and management of all Visual Merchanising/In-Store Communication tools ensuring Global consistency in our Global Retail stores.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner with the relevant teams to create clear requirements and align briefs whilst ensuring continued alignment to Brand objectives and positioning:
  • Develop ISC/Visual Merchandising tools for each of adidas` labels that respond to their target consumer profile.
  • Develop guidelines, training programs and tools for markets to implement the concepts.
• Manage external agencies (visual presentation specialists; software agencies, communication agencies etc.).
• Improve processes:
  • Monitor the Retail industry (brick and mortar and digital) for best practices that can be adapted for adidas.
  • Drive for industry leading innovations in ISC/VM at both the consumer level and the implementation practices. Build business cases for investment direction with guidance on commercial or Brand lifting experiences
• Manage Resources:
  • Manage project budgets (as assigned).
• Coordinate between department tactics and operational objectives.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Additional assignments or special projects as assigned or agreed.

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KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Global Retail Design team
• Omni Channel Marketing ISC team
• Global Range Architecture team
• Global Merchandising team
• Global Horizontal Concepts team
• Business Units
• Brand Management
• Market teams
• Global Sales Organization (Relevant Departments)
• External Agencies.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Fully qualified and experienced in retail In-Store Communication/Visual Merchandising, combining theoretical with practical experience.
• Strong organisation skills and flexibility.
• Specialist in technical skills.
• Proven track record in project management.
• English fluent: verbal, written & spoken. Another European language is an advantage.
• IT: Microsoft Office advanced. iShopShape is an advantage.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Business or Marketing Degree.
• 4+ years` experience in Retail Instore Communication/Visual Merchandising.
• 1+ years working with global markets, or a key adidas market.

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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.

ADIDAS 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.

NUMBER: 507098

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