Adidas STRATEGIC SALES MANAGER 

United States, California, San Diego 

331059498

Analyze, track, and evaluate booking performance to implement strategic plans that achieve revenue and activation targets.

Oversee all financial and product forecast functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in monthly processes.

Deliver best in class brand representation and consumer experience across all channels.

Leverage PDP content, imagery, reviews, and promotional budgets to drive growth and visibility.

Negotiate sales programs and policies, manage account marketing budgets, and establish key event calendars with partners.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Executive Team
• Sales Leadership
• US Marketing
• Finance
• Operations and Planning
• US and Global Merchandise Teams
• Customer Service
• Accounts Payable and Receivable

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong account relationships
• Advanced analytical skills to create and execute business plans
• Effective communication skills in both oral and written formats
• Experience handling complex negotiations and partnership conversations
• Strong understanding of retail sales reporting and key performance indicators

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field
• Minimum five years of field sales experience, preferably with a national key account in golf or sporting goods
• Sales experience in apparel or footwear industry preferred
• Ability to travel up to 40 percent
• Ability to lift and carry samples or products up to 50 lbs

THROUGH SPORT WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.

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 quarterly bonuses based on 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.
• The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $93,000-$125,000. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, and proficiency for the role.
• This is a fully remote position based in driving distance to Carlsbad, CA for regular internal meetings.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.