Senior Specialist Retail Design Em 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 & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION:

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:
• Passionately inspiring consumer loyalty to the Brand
• Effectively serving and selling to customers
• Diligently executing store operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be aware of store sales and KPI targets, as well as individual performance targets, take ownership over them and use all available store resources to meet or exceed them
• Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
• Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values
• Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions
• Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand
• Adhere to all established policies and procedures
• Execute and maintain established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards
• Process merchandise deliveries quickly and effectively, and constantly replenish merchandising fixtures to ensure the store’s entire product offer is represented on the sales floor
• Complete cash register transactions quickly and accurately
• Minimize loss in both, the stockroom and the sales floor
• Perform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner
• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members
• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job
• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance

KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Retail Professional Competencies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Preferably between 1-2 months working in a sports/fashion customer & commercial focused retail environment
2. Basic numeracy, literacy and verbal communication skills

Role & Responsibilities:
Campaign Planning & Activation
• Lead Window, ISC, and Retail Marketing activations for Originals In-line, Statement, Kids, and Members Day campaigns
• Manage sell-in room ISC setups for Originals and Kids categories
• Ensure aligned-door list accuracy for campaign rollouts
• Coordinate with external agencies to develop ISC/display materials aligned with brand standards
• Provide accurate rolling MaEx (MWB) forecasts and ensure compliance with guidelines
• Analyse marketing data, track campaign performance, measure ROI, and identify improvement opportunities

Channel & Store Support
• Drive DTC store openings and activations, ensuring campaign strategy alignment, cross-functional collaboration, brand consistency, and consumer engagement
• Support Mono-brand and WHS channels with campaign branding (e.g., VP zones, commercial-driven sales promotions)

Market & Trend Insights
• Stay updated on retail marketing trends and best practices to strengthen campaign strategies

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• Global: Originals BU Retail Marketing, Halo Activation
• Local: VM, BC, BU, DA, CTC CP, PMA, CM, MOPS, DTC & WHS Mono Channels, Membership, Procurement
• External partners (agencies, vendors)

• Traffic, conversion, sales, and comp sales
• Retail activation customer engagement (e.g., engagement metrics)
• Compliance with MaEx/MWB guidelines
• Accuracy of annual/monthly MaEx rolling forecasts (RFC)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Marketing, Art & Design, or a related field
• Work experience: 2 years of experience in retail marketing, with a proven track record of success
• Language skills: Proficiency in English and Korean (both written and spoken)

Qualifications:
• Proven expertise in Retail Marketing activations (Window, ISC, VM, DTC/WHS/Mono)
• Effective in cross-functional & agency collaboration with brand consistency
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Punctual, positive, and proactive attitude
• Quick learner, open to feedback and continuous improvement

A portfolio must be required for your interview.

: Emerging Markets

: eCommerce - Merchandising

Direct Reporting Line: Director Hub Merchandising eCom EM

: Gurgaon, India

Location:Gurgaon, India

Number of Personnel Managed: 0

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and execute the EM Merchandising strategy for the Partner Program channels
• Deliver financial targets including Net sales, Sell Through, standard margin
• Input and execute the end-to-end planning, buying guidance, range guidance, and GTM strategy for all categories with EM BU/CTC team direction
• Participate in the end-to-end category responsibility (including Open-To-Buy (OTB) plan pre-season product planning, option planning, range planning, forecasting, including handover to Demand Planning
• Participate in major go-to-market milestones to gain insight to key seasonal brand and BU strategies and initiatives, contributing financial plans for e-com outlook
• Collaborate with Planning and Partner program teams to develop annual channel sales, margin and receipt plans for annual budgeting process, intake ratios.
• Maximize new & in season business opportunities by understanding and executing on Partner Program channel potentials
• Constantly monitor platform developments in their category and cascade intelligence to the organisation across all EM clusters
• Interface with key stakeholders including Planning, Marketing, CX,and Digital Operations teams
• Share best practices among clusters, driving optimum OTB plans to balance growth opportunities with range efficiency
• Drive innovation across the function in terms of process automation and optimisation to improve availability across Partner Program channels
• Provide fact-based category input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders
• Role model the leadership framework and ONE EM mindset

Key Relationships:

• Partner Program team members, Hub and Cluster Merchandise teams, BU and CTC (Concept-to-Consumer), and MOPS
• eCommerce functional leads and Partner Program lead
• Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics team
• Finance/Controlling
• Relevant Global Teams – Buying, Merchandising, CTC

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Specialist with technical skills in pre-season Planning and Buying for a multichannel direct-to-consumer (own retail, franchise, and e-com) global brand.
• Detailed knowledge of Merchandising, ranging, forecasting & budget planning
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of range segmentation and merchandising plan for eCommerce channels
• Strong trading mindset, with an entrepreneurial flair to maximize business opportunities
• Technical skillset: advanced Excel, PowerBI, Data visualization tools. Experience with coding languages an advantage
• Fluent in English

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree, ideally in business with marketing and sales focus - MBA an advantage
• Total of 5+ years relevant work experience. Experience working with a Sporting Goods retailer is preferred
• Multi-store and eCom experience essential
• Functional knowledge of Marketing Activation, Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics
• Experienced in working cross-functional within international organization

Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by: · Passionately inspiring consumer loyalty to the brand, · Effectively serving and selling to customers, · Diligently executing store operations

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• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.
• Hours are part time and will vary based on business needs.

• You must have or be pursuing a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three to six month’s experience working in a retail environment preferred.
• Basic numeracy, literacy, and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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.

Why adidas?

• 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 Part-Time employees working between 20-29 hours per week a robust and progressive medical plan, including HSA (Health Savings Account) prescription drug coverage andfertility support. adidas offers Part-Time employees working less than 20 hours per week receive discounts for prescription drug coverage and vision services. Once eligibility criteria is met, employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan, Stock Purchase Plan with employer match and for education assistance.
• Employees are eligible to earn monthly and quarterly incentives.
• Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount 1 hour per every 30 hours worked. Part-time employees receive premium pay when working on one of the seven retail designated holidays.
• The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $15.75-$20.48. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

1. General Purpose

In this role, you will lead discovery efforts, design and execute A/B tests and experiments, and ensure insights are turned into tangible improvements across the organization. You will work closely with the Consumer Services team to tap into customer feedback, translating it into actionable strategies that elevate both the experience for our customers and performance for the business.

You will thrive here if you can balance big-picture initiatives that impact millions of consumers with highly targeted optimizations for specific markets and segments. Your communication skills will set you apart, you will go beyond sharing numbers to tell the story behind them, connecting behavioral insights and decision-making psychology to concrete business outcomes.

If you are ready to make a measurable impact on a global brand, influence strategy as well as execution, and champion a post-sales experience that keeps customers coming back, we want to hear from you.

1. Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate discovery process with a cross functional team consisting out of product owner, analytics, User Research, Design and operations.
• Partner with business stakeholders to brainstorm the main consumer problems and opportunities and distill the right strategical themes which will drive the business forward
• Set up and runexperimentation on hypothesis that come out of the discovery process and guide the evaluation to get the learnings from the tests
• Driving go-to-market handover based on results for optimization to ensure adoption of tools with local partners
• Share learnings with different regions, product owners, UX & design, marketing and development teams with the common goal to optimize onboarding journey for new members and how we support our most valuable customers towards their first purchase and beyond.
• Leverage best in class tools and processes for monitoring performance, refining audiences, and defining further optimization and personalization

1. Key Relationships:

• Digital Analytics
• UX/UI Community
• Product Owners and Product Specialists
• Global IT and Global Operations
• Consumer Engagement
• E-Commerce Trading
• App
• Digital Planning
• External agencies

1. Requirements

1. Education & Experience

• BA/MS/MA in (Commercial) Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Neuromarketing, or anyone who learned AB testing/ analytics on the job
• At least 6+ years of experience in defining and executing data driven optimization/ conversion analysis in collaborative multi-functional teams
• At least 2+ years in digital analytics is essential with analytical software such as Adobe, GA etc.
• Good knowledge of A/B testing, all digital research types, measurement and good understanding of associated statistical methodologies is a plus
• Must have a passion for qualitative and quantitative data and developing ‘themes’ and ‘main hypotheses’ that can be understood at the most senior levels
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills, comfortable presenting complex topics to stakeholders at various organizational levels both in person and remotely
• Creative and energetic team player who has a passion for conversion optimization and delivering data-based recommendations for quantifiable improvements
• Strong ability to develop influential and collaborative relationships with the key stakeholders and the team
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent English, both verbally and written