Jobs at Adidas in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Coordination of assigned project work/global initiatives to ensure the delivery of project plans on time and within agreed objectives. Project examples: NPS, CRM, Thinktime, House of Retail, Incentive programs, GROW
• Test these pilot projects when required
• Training of users
• Enhancement/optimization of initiatives and processes

Store Operations General Support

• BPMs submissions support for the South Africa
• Store opening/closure/renovation process coordination
• Process optimisation via GSOM/DTC audit
• SSM maintenance
• Act as a single point of contact for retail initiatives and best practices for market and work closely with the trading and implementation for each excellence project
• Supporting expansion into new markets for roll out of retail standards and trainings for Thinktime, GSOM, etc
• Single point of contact for roll out of retail standards and trainings for Thinktime, GSOM, GROW in the market
• Train retail staff in the operation of tools and methods such as GSOM, GROW, Thinktime and other Global and market initiatives as directed by Global COE and Hub Retail Operations
• NPS & CRM: coordination and implementation of the key actions for the retail touchpoints.
• PR requisitions for Retail & Store development, including allocations and liaising with Finance & completing all GRV’s on Ariba
• Event arrangements including sample sale & DTC events where needed
• POPI compliance officer for Retail
• Uniform size curve compilation orders & call off
• Shopping bag orders & call offs

Lease administration

• Compiling turnover reports for Landlords monthly and yearly.
• Assistance with lease reviews, including bank guarantees, FICA documents and DocuSign
• Liaison between, Legal, DTC Lead & Landlords
• Record keeping of all lease agreements & addendums.
• Actioning renewal & closure notices for stores.

SLT Support

• Assistance with travel requests & expense claims
• Meeting & diary management
• ADHOC presentation requirements
• Monthly & Quarterly update decks for SLT & DTC

KPIs

• Net Sales/DCC market
• Retail Excellence: roll out and implementation of agreed projects with alignment of EM
• NPS & CRM score improvement

Key Relationships:

• Local:
• Retail back office team
• Retail field team
• Marketing Activation
• Finance and Profit Protection & internal control
• HR
• Legal
• Finance
• Hub: DTC Excellence Team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced user of MS Office suite of products
• Fluent in English
• Excellent Coordination and communication skills
• High level of attention to details
• High level of Retail knowledge and experience

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Qualification
• 3 years of relevant functional experience, ideally with direct Retail experience and exposure to project management/coordination
• Understanding of Retail, Finance, Control
• Industry experience in Sports/Fashion/FMCG

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• Collaborate with theinternalteams and the 3rd party vendorto ensure seamless end-to-end execution of payroll administration
• Collaborate with theinternalteams and the 3rd party vendorto ensure seamless end-to-end execution of benefits administration
• Handle employee inquiries
• Finance reporting
• Vendor management and vendor payment
• Collaborate withinternal teams or thegovernment authorities, agencies, other external parties to provide necessary data and information support (e.g., internal/external audits).
• Manage other country-specific processes
• Handle other ad-hoc requests as per business needs

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate withtheinternalteams and the 3rd party vendoron daily operations, completing all administrative tasks for defined services and meeting SLA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies in all operations.
• Maintain and update process-related documents regularly and properly.
• Foster proactive relationships with business partners and other stakeholders.
• Identify process risks, implement preventive actions, and keep the team manager informed in a timely manner.
• Support the end-to-end process in resolving complex questions during daily operations.
• Liaise among local HR, GBSinternal teams, and employees to ensure smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests.
• Assist in the implementation of global and local H2R programs.
• Support internal and external audits involving payroll.
• Drive process improvements to enhance employee and stakeholders’ satisfaction and achieve higher efficiency.
• Handle ad hoc queries efficiently.

Key Relationships:

• GBS H2Rinternal teams
• Local HR team
• TA, Rewards, IT, Workplace, Finance, Controlling, Legal, Auditors, Government Authorities.
• External service providers and partners

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of MS-Office applications, especially Excel/PowerPoint;
• Experience with HR core system, ideally SAP-HR, SuccessFactors-HR and ticketing solutions
• Subject matter expertise inpayroll & benefitsadministration processes
• Strong service mindset, people focused and self-motivated
• Mindset in process improvement and continuous efficiency;
• Attention to details and good problem-solving skills;
• Good team player withgoodcommunication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with the relevant industry is an advantage;

Requisite Education and Experience:

• -2years of payroll or C&B work experience in a similar function for a multi-national company.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of country-specific HR business needs, company policies, local regulations, and HR regulations
• Good command of both spoken and written English

Key Responsibilities: Managing SEA eMarketplaces business through its key pillars.

Enabler & Marketplace Management (50%)

• Alignment with all Marketplace & enablers to ensure that campaigns (brand or commercial) are launched smoothly.
• Execute business strategies with the help of 3rd party enablers based on the aligned guidelines and timeline.
• Platform mega campaigns and SBD events planning and execution.
• Constantly review the accuracy of our product content and its creation process. Coordinate improvements to the product content blueprint with a 3rd party to win on in-app search traffic (pricing, sizing, images, descriptions).
• Work with the brand, supply chain and finance teams to ensure there is clear forecasting & trend reporting.

Marketing Working Budget Management (20%)

• Track & manage the budget. Ensure the budget is spent with maximum effectiveness (ROI).
• Daily monitoring on platform onsite ads to ensure the implementation of brand’s direction.
• Manage store's affiliation program in marketplace to get the best return.
• Marketing Working Budget tracking and review with key stakeholders.

Consumer Engagement (15%)

• Execute the strategy of consumer engagement initiatives such as livestream and other social content to maximize our sales.
• Collaborate with brand & activation teams to execute animation plans to maximize our sales.

Consumer Experience (15%)

• Defines the optimum layout of eSIS, campaign pages, banners and product pages for best in class user shopping experience.
• Manage curation of product collections and out of stock listings on platforms for easy browsing within the store.
• Promotional tools & sponsored solutions setup to support with campaign activation periods and drive onsite traffic to eSIS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing eCommerce/Marketplace/Social Commerce (Lazada/Shopee/Tiktok Shop) operations
• Strong project & stakeholder management skills
• Result driven and go-getter personality
• Great attention to detail
• Fluent in English. Any SEA languages will be a plus
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical skills
• Ability to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement.
• Exposure in managing multiple markets will be a plus

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for over70 yearsand we’re not done yet.

Ready to apply?Here’s what you need to know:

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.

• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.

• Skilled in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.

• Ability to operate independently and with discretion and work effectively under pressure.

• Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.

• Well developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English

• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Minimum 12 months experience working in a retail environment.

• Advanced selling experience and comprehensive product, retail and industry understanding.

Why adidas?Here’s just some of the rewards:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
• 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 monthly and quarterly incentives. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .3512 hours per day that increases with years of service, seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include 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.

• 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/EXPERIENCE:

• An absolute passion for retail & customer service.

• Ability to use your initiative.

• Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile.

• Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too.

• Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:

• The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.

• Enthusiasm.

• A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Matric certificate • 0 – 1 years of retail experience

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for70 yearsand we’re not done yet.

Ready to apply?Here’s what you need to know:

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.
• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.
• Skilled in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.
• Ability to operate independently and with discretion and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.
• Well-developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English
• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 12 months experience working in a retail environment.
• Advanced selling experience and comprehensive product, retail and industry understanding.

A generous Benefits Package which includes:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
• 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 monthly and quarterly incentives. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .3512 hours per day that increases with years of service, seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.