Adidas SENIOR DIRECTOR RETAIL SALES 

Norway 

465958531

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

Cultivating a high-performance culture in which talent development is highly prioritized, talent and succession plans are clearly identified and communicated, and leaders are promoted internally through career path opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with District Managers and our Human Resources (HR), Talent Acquisition and Japan Sales Academy to support stores in hiring, coaching, development and recognition of store employees.

Display the leadership framework through coaching and developing talent, evaluating and providing feedback to promote high engagement and a high-performance culture.

Visit stores to assess culture, behaviors and performance, developing solutions to simplify store operations supporting increased Brand awareness, productivity, workflow and ultimately the in-store consumer experience.

Create a culture of accountability by ensuring operational metrics are achieved, budgeted expenses are controlled and standard operating procedures are consistently delivered.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Vice President Retail
• Merchandising
• Retail Operations
• Market Place Management
• Consumer Experience
• Japan Sales Academy
• Finance / FP&A
• Retail Marketing (Brand)
• Human Resources

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to role model a proactive approach to strategy implementation, consistently communicating up, across and down to ensure alignment of priorities.

Extensive knowledge and in-depth understanding of retail concepts and terminology.

Possess strong interpersonal skills through which desired results are delivered in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment.

Ability to prioritize amongst competing demands to achieve short-term goals with a sense of urgency, while supporting long-term strategic initiatives.

Ability to operate effectively not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, on-line, phone, in-person and email.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, and ten (10) or more years retail management experience with at least three (3) of those years in a multi-unit position. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.