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Adidas

Global athletic footwear, apparel, accessories provider

Assistant Manager Originals & Lifestyle Wholesale

Account ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeJapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of sales experience.
  • Experience in at least one of the following fields: sports, sales, marketing, apparel, fashion, footwear, or fast-moving consumer goods.
  • University graduation or equivalent practical experience.
  • Conversational-level English proficiency.
  • Native-level Japanese proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the category plan aligned between adidas and the assigned account.
  • Plan and execute SWB.
  • Achieve KPIs; secure orders; implement sell-out initiatives; manage inventory; and develop category growth plans.
  • Work with the BC and SA teams to execute strategies and plans at a high level.
  • Develop and execute digital strategies and plans.
  • Build strong business and personal relationships with key stakeholders at assigned accounts so adidas becomes the preferred brand for those accounts.
  • With support from supervisors and colleagues, identify issues and root causes, and propose and drive timely, appropriate solutions with domestic and international stakeholders.
  • Understand and properly execute established business processes and frameworks, while actively seeking feedback.
  • Operate within the approved budget and maintain full compliance.
  • Identify problems as early as possible and report them appropriately to a supervisor to prevent escalation.
  • With support from supervisors and colleagues, set clear team and individual purposes, goals, and guidelines aligned with the global sales organization’s strategy and objectives.
  • Understand personal strengths and development areas, and proactively work toward goals set with a supervisor to develop capabilities.
  • Distinguish appropriately between work to handle independently and matters requiring a supervisor’s support.
  • Understand and promptly report the status, background, and issues of assigned accounts to a supervisor.
  • Understand and execute the next appropriate actions.

About the Company

Adidas

Global athletic footwear, apparel, accessories provider

Adidas designs, manufactures, and sells athletic footwear, sportswear, and accessories worldwide. It reaches customers through company-owned stores, e-commerce, and third-party retailers, plus strategic collaborations with athletes, celebrities, and brands to create exclusive product lines. Adidas products combine performance-oriented materials and construction with style, helping people train and live more comfortably. The company uses digital tools and AI to improve its product offerings and customer experiences, including managing digital content. A differentiator is its strong global brand, extensive distribution, and active affiliate program, as well as a balance between sport performance and lifestyle fashion through partnerships and targeted collaborations. Adidas’ goal is to maintain leadership in the sports and lifestyle market, grow its customer base and loyalty, and continue expanding digitally and through meaningful partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Herzogenaurach, Germany
Founded
1920

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