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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Team:LocationType:Grade:Create Alertxc3x97Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:StartPlease wait...Manager- Sportswear and TrainingManager-Category: Sportswear and Training (M4)Area: IndiaDepartment: Brand adidasDirect Reporting Line: Sr Manager- CategoryIndirect /secondary Reporting Line: NAGSMS Grade: M4Number of Personnel Managed Direct 0Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:Sportswear and Training are Global priorities for adidas

• Execute short-term and medium-term India cluster objectives, sustainably grow profitability and market share for Sportswear and Training
• Implement Global Concepts-to-Consumer strategies for range management in a locally relevant way to support the brand strategy and positioning.
• Drive a compelling range/concept selection for India and develop local products balancing both Brand and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select an optimal range, Import vs Local, for India within the parameters set by the Category Team.

• Develop and Drive GTM Calendar to ensure timely execution against Key Milestones.

• Build profitability for the category by managing Pricing, FOBs, Margins

• Financial KPI- GIM, Range Architecture, Range efficiency, Sell-in targets as per Indiaplan

• Drive product segmentation across channels

• Establish a close working relationship with EM BU Teams to land Global concepts in the market impactfully

• Deliver a complete GTM proposition to merchandising team and drive seasonal sell-in, secure NS thru channel partners and key accounts

• Navigate professionally throughout all company hierarchies and external business partners with strong commercial and collaborative communication skills

• Key Footwear and Apparel franchise management

• Execute projects within Sportswear and Training for NS uplift, and category growth.

• Identify Product Gaps in Local Apparel and Footwear Range i.e., SMUs, and work closely with Creation team for Product Creation and Launch.

Key Relationships:

• Category Director India

• Category and Brand adidas team

• EM CTC and BU Teams

• Merchandising

• Creation Team

• MOPS Team

• Channel teams

• SCM

• Demand Planning

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Business/Fashion or a minimum of 5 years equivalent professional experience, ideally in merchandising/range planning/product team

• Strong product understanding

• Commercial acumen

• Fluent in English

• Advance excel and power-point skills

• General Brand Marketing Understanding

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 the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Title: Manager- Sportswear and TrainingBrand:Location: GurgaonTEAM: Merchandising & PlanningState: HRCountry/Region: INContract Type: Full timeNumber: 525323Date: Apr 3, 2025Find similar jobs:THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. xc2xa9 2020 adidas. All Rights Reserved.

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