דרושים Visual Merchandising Manager ב-Adidas ב-גרמניה

Key Interfaces:BU Categories, Commercial, Brand Comms & Planning, Newsroom/PR, DTC, WHS, SPOMA, Culture Marketing, Brand Operations, Corporate Communications, external agencies and vendors.

You’ll be joining our Stockport

Skills you’ll need:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and fluency in English are essential. This role requires creativity, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage budgets, resources, and multiple projects while ensuring visual consistency and delivering measurable results

To ensure everyone feels welcome we endeavour to accommodate everyone at all stages of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment partner know and they will be more than happy to help.

Additional Benefits:

Leading pension scheme, performance related bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Bupa health insurance & Westfield cash plan and generous employee discount.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• To drive brand and consumer experience by managing a high-volume, strategically positioned Brand Flagship store that represents the adidas brand and product in the most impactful way

• To work in close collaboration with both the Market and Global teams to shape the strategic direction of the Brand Flagship concept in the Market

• To lead the Store Management Team in providing an outstanding consumer experience while maintaining high operational and brand standards.
• To drive store profitability by meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets
• To ensure compliance through proper execution of established policies, procedures, initiatives and directives

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional consumer experience tailored to the Brand Flagship through ensuring outstanding execution of global brand and retail operational standards
• Foster a positive culture in the store and enable the Store Management team to create an active, authentic and consumer-centric culture in the store
• Understand the concept and strategic importance of the Brand Flagship store and think broadly for the organization when setting the direction of the store and creating brand advocacy
• Develop and lead the execution of a visionary, well thought-out business plan for the Brand Flagship
• Provide input and feedback to different departments and global teams in order to achieve the Brand Flagship ambition
• Support and coach the leadership team and associates to drive sales and meet key performance indicators, while managing expenses to increase profitability and drive brand advocacy
• Partner with Store Management Teams to hire, develop and build a high performing team
• Hold P&L accountability for the Brand Flagship store
• Foster a collaborative working relationship with both the global and the Market organizations
• Collaborate with Line Manager to develop clear action plans for the Brand Flagship and thrive to achieve objectives, deliverables and timelines
• Communicate and provide visibility on product needs/other operational needs and opportunities to the Line Manager
• Ensure all established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards are consistently executed and maintained
• Ensure consistent implementation of all global programs, initiatives and strategies within the Brand Flagship
• Leverage global and local tools to lead the performance management, succession, recruiting, hiring and development activities, resulting in high employee engagement
• Promote a high-performance culture in the Brand Flagship by setting clear expectations, holding employees accountable, creating an effective and efficient work environment, and setting goals that focus the team on key drivers that impact success
• Take clear accountability for training and execution in store in all areas, including business, operations, sales/customer service, and visual merchandising, while also coordinating with Sales Academy to ensure all employees are trained in Retail Standards
• Ensure all team members are trained on Foundational and Seasonal Brand and product knowledge in all stores
• Ensure timely completion of all recordkeeping associated with applicants, new hires, payroll, performance appraisals, salary reviews, counselling, disciplinary actions and terminations

• Produce results under a variety of situations/market conditions and overcomes barriers to the company’s success in compliance with corporate guidelines
• Work with the Store Managers to identify and develop select strong performers with potential for growth along the Retail Field Career Ladder

Key Relationships:

• Consumers, Peers, Key Retail Support Functions i.e Marketing Activations, VM, Operations, Vendors and Supports Functions,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ability to understand and use financial data to make decisions and influence outcomes
• Ability to use critical thinking and creative ways to solve problems
• Ability to make recommendations that effectively resolve problems by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, and procedures
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate and influence across different levels and departments
• Thrives under ambiguity; open to change and act as advocate for the ‘new’
• Open to feedback; able to keep composure in stressful situations
• Passion for adidas brand and for sport
• Proficient with MS applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other computer software (Internet, POS Systems, etc)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant market experience
• Leadership role in a branded organisation (creating a brand experience)
• Successful leadership of a team (50 people +)

• Geographical mobility
• Advanced numeracy, literacy and strong communication skills

• Act as a key player in Global Sourcing, driving the vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.
• Lead engineering and manufacturing innovations at both process and product levels—from concept validation to full deployment—to enhance overall industrial competitiveness.
• Serve as a technical consultant, guiding world-class supply of rubber, EVA, PU, injected plastic components, ink/paint, textile coloration, finishing processes, adhesives, and other chemical products.

• Research sporting goods, technologies, and supply partners through pulse checks and benchmarking across industries to identify opportunities for innovative technologies, processes, or materials that create competitive advantage.
• Understand and navigate the Intellectual Property (IP) landscape.
• Collaborate in project teams to develop and deploy engineering and manufacturing innovation concepts, ensuring readiness through Gate 1 & 2 meetings and scalability across assigned projects.
• Identify challenges and opportunities during innovation readiness stages; initiate workstreams focused on performance, efficiency, cost, and sustainability.
• Manage seasonal compound requests from product creation teams; guide supply partners in experimentation, formulation, testing, and transitioning from development to production.
• Own Material Lifecycle Management system for bottom material creation and management (including clean-ups).
• Provide technical feedback to Operations/Materials teams for supplier onboarding, costing, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, standards, and legal requirements across all sourcing operations.
• Role-model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for an inclusive workplace.

• Internal: Global Sourcing (costing, materials operations, sourcing operations, sustainability sourcing, engineering & manufacturing innovation), HQ innovation teams, innovation management, materials creation, sustainability, and Product Development.
• External: Sourcing suppliers.

• Advanced knowledge of polymer chemistry and chemical products, including formulations, processing, machinery, and physical testing in:
  • Solid: Rubber, injected plastic components, textiles
  • Liquid: Ink/paint, textile coloration, dyes/finishing chemicals, adhesives, primers
  • Gas: EVA, PU, TPU, and other chemical foams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to plan and deliver projects effectively.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Innovative mindset; constantly challenges the status quo.
• Basic understanding of costing principles.
• Excellent influencing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• University degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Textile Engineering , or related fields.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As a Senior Manager in Product Marketing, you lead the development of product marketing strategies that align with brand and business objectives while driving local market acceleration. You combine a global strategy with a strong local mindset, ensuring consumer-centric decision-making and the creation of compelling product assortments tailored to local needs. Through agility and entrepreneurial leadership, you guide cross-functional teams, manage complex timelines, and deliver insight-driven execution that influences category growth and elevates brand presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong understanding ofBrand vision, strategic roadmap, and financial objectives to ensure product direction and goals remain aligned with brand positioning and evolving market demands.
• Align seasonal product portfolio plans and tactics with strategic direction and category priorities to achieve business goals and maximize consumer impact.
• Translate market and consumer insights into actionable growth opportunities within the business unit, with a focus on local market acceleration.
• Drive the execution of the product creation process and key milestones, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet timelines, quality standards, and strategic targets.
• Deliver against product creation milestones, ensure teams follow the agreed development calendar, and influence efficient range development.
• Manage accurate and complete product master data to enable downstream systems and processes.
• Own the creation and maintenance of product master data and ensure all relevant attributes are accurately managed to meet go-to-market and sales readiness milestones for assigned product ranges.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and ensure Design, Development, and Marketing teams are aligned on product creation goals and timelines.
• Cultivate and strengthen collaboration across aJ BU and Global BU to identify opportunities and ensure strategic consistency.
• Lead the analysis of market trends, consumer behavior, and product performance to optimize product offerings and future range planning.
• Drive KPI performance (Financial KPIs) and provide actionable insights to optimize planning and product performance reviews.
• With entrepreneurship mindset, proactively identify growth opportunities and lead initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.

Key Relationships:

• Partnerships across global functions, markets, and creation centers.
• aJ/global Business Unit
• aJ Business Unit
• Cross-functional teams, Designer, Operation (Developer).
• External partners, key accounts, and market stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of sport/style industry dynamics and product category expertise
• Strong familiarity with cross-functional marketing and go-to-market planning
• Advanced analytical, strategic, and tactical planning proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Clear and engaging presentation capabilities for internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to resolve conflicts and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience executing change management in fast-paced environments
• Strong consumer-centric mindset in product decisions
• Creative and lateral thinking to challenge the status quo and drive innovation
• Ability to travel and represent brand passion for sports

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree (BA/MA) in Marketing, Business Administration, Product Management, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in Product Marketing or Category Management, specifically in Footwear.
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior and segmentation across markets.
• Familiarity with global retail environments, e-commerce, and omnichannel strategies.
• Proven track record in leading product creation processes from concept to launch.
• Fluent in English and Japanese (native level).
• Digital fluency in Office 365 applications and product and marketing tools.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As HR Manager within our HR Team at Rieste, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Disctribution Center Leadership Team, driving business performance through people. In this role you will also manage employee relations with a proximity approach, keep HR systems and employee documentation up to date and challenge the status quo by seeking innovative solutions in alignment with HR teams across Europe. By combining strategic partnership, operational excellence, and innovative thinking, the HRBP enables a high-performance culture and sustainable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and primary contact for managers and employees, providing guidance on policies, procedures and best practices.
• Support employees with all people-related matters and team-up with leaders in employee engagement, performance management, and decision-making.
• Support leaders in all people-related areas including recognition & rewards, performance reviews, grievance handling, absence management, health & safety, workforce planning, talent acquisition, briefings, employee development, and training.
• Implement and drive the People Strategy within the assigned business area, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Contribute to change management initiatives and the implementation of new organizational structures.
• Partner with Centers of Expertise to develop solutions that build workforce capabilities and competencies; support the operationalization of workforce planning processes.
• Provide input for and monitor HR dashboards, reports, and analytical trends to identify key insights.
• Contribute to talent pipeline development within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure HR processes and employee programs are effectively executed, with communications tailored to the specific client group.

Key Stakeholders

• Employees and managers within the assigned business area
• HR colleagues (local, regional, and global)
• Works Council
• Talent and Rewards Partners and subject matter experts
• Talents within the responsibility area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• HR Expertise:Solid understanding of individual and collective labor law; proficient in using HR metrics; maintaining an external market perspective; anticipating workforce trends; foundational employee relations knowledge.
• Business Acumen:Strong commercial awareness and customer focus; understanding of business operations, value chains, and key processes.
• Consulting Skills:Strong coaching and advisory abilities; capable of designing and implementing HR solutions and gaining buy-in from the business.
• Collaborative team player with a highly proactive and solution-oriented mindset, finding and implementing pragmatic solutions while striving for future optimisation.
• Committed to delivering high-quality HR support; skilled in listening, identifying needs, and providing tailored solutions.
• Approachable, empathetic, and equipped with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic with a hands-on attitude; confident, creative, and cooperative.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Open-minded and adaptable, willing to explore new ideas and support organizational change.
• Strategic thinker with an understanding of how tasks align with overall business objectives.
• Able to present logical, persuasive arguments to support ideas and recommendations.
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.

Education and Experience

• University degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in logisitics or manufacturing industries, ideally within an international organization.
• International exposure through studies or internships abroad is an advantage.