What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Space Planning (6 month LTD) position at adidas?
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute innovative retail space strategies aligned with the overall visual merchandising goals.
- Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for optimizing retail space and driving sales.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with both Global and NAM visual merchandising standards.
- Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance commercial outcomes and brand presentation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including merchandising and planning functions, regional directors, and district managers as well as retail marketing team members.
- Act as a strategic partner, providing constructive insights and contributing to the overall success of the visual merchandising organization.
- Develop and maintain regular reporting mechanisms to track the effectiveness of retail space management initiatives.
- Utilize data analysis to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Show leadership through living the brand values.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- DTC Merchandising
- DTC Planning and Allocations
- Marketing and ISC teams
- Visual Merchandising back office and fleet teams
- District Managers
- Store Managers | VM Leaders
REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
:- Proficiency in developing and implementing innovative strategies, analyzing data, and identifying retail solutions.
- Comprehensive understanding of how various elements of the marketing mix impact consumer motivation, product needs and the retail experience.
- Expertise in the retail landscape, visual merchandising, retail marketing, and presentation.
- Robust project and budget management skills.
- Flexibility to work with short timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact at all levels within an organization.
- Passion for product and brand.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels of clients, sales associates through senior managers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong project and budget management and planning skills.
- Strong influencing skills internally and externally.
- Ability to work some weekends.
- Ability to travel: Estimated at 30%.
- Excellent MS Office skills, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch up and other floor planning software.
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Marketing, Business, Merchandising or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant Retail, Visual Merchandising and Product experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
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.
– CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU –
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.