Sales Planner jobs at Adidas in Germany

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support go-to-market milestones and planning initiatives with sales and account teams

• Build financial plans across categories that align account KPIs with brand shipment targets

• Analyze in-season performance and provide recommendations to improve results

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for internal stakeholders

• Manage franchise, key item, and replenishment forecasts to optimize inventory

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Sales Management Finance Marketing Retailer

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of retail math and sell through data

• Ability to build and flow product assortments based on trends and account needs

• Strategic thinker with ability to synthesize data and develop solutions

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments

• Advanced presentation and communication skills across business levels

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field preferred

• Minimum two years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, or financial forecasting

• Industry experience preferred but not required

• Advanced Excel skills required

THROUGH SPORT WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES

• 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.

• adidas offers a robust and progressive range of benefits, including: health and dental benefits, including prescription drug coverage, out of country coverage, short and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. Qualifying employees are eligible for our education assistance program and fitness reimbursement program

• Employees are eligible to earn ​an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.​ We recognize the commitment of our employees by increasing vacation time with length of service. We also offer Service Awards & Service Time Off during milestone years, paid bereavement leave, and parental leave top-up to eligible employees.

• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Woodbridge, ON.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

• adidas is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with Disabilities, and will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If selected to participate in an interview, accommodations will be made available on request. Please inform the Recruiter of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

JOB PURPOSEAssist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIncludes the following. Other duties may be assigned. Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.

• As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
• Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received. Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
• Ensure that Company assets and stock is always secured in order to alleviate shrinkage.
• Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
• Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills.
• Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
• Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
• Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product.
• Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
• Maintaining general housekeeping standards Safekeeping of Company assets

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Listening
• Excellent customer service Meeting sales goals Selling to customer needs People skills High energy level

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate and or equivalent
• 2 - 4 years of retail experience

PURPOSE AND OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

You will lead adidas Golf sales and brand initiatives with top strategic accounts in the United States. Your focus will be on achieving revenue targets, enhancing brand visibility, and securing premium merchandising placement. You will represent the adidas Golf brand with excellence, forging strong partnerships and driving market share growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategic sales planning and execution to meet quarterly and annual revenue goals

• Analyze booking performance and implement growth strategies to maximize account profitability

• Execute omni-channel marketing and merchandising plans to ensure best in class consumer experience

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to drive brand success

• Develop and manage account-specific event calendars, promotional activations, and marketing budgets

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Executive Team

• Sales Leadership

• US Marketing

• Finance and Operations

• Global Merchandise Teams

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven success in developing and growing strategic account relationships

• Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities

• Effective communicator with experience in high-level negotiations

• Deep understanding of retail sales metrics and performance indicators

• Proficiency in sales software, Excel, and presentation tools

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA in business, marketing, or related field

• Minimum five years of field sales experience in golf or sporting goods industry

• Experience managing national key accounts in consumer goods

Please note:

• 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.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage,adoption, with surrogate and fertility support,short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn annual and quarterly bonuses based on sales performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• This is a fully remote position based in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.