Adidas MANAGER RETAIL TRAINING 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

660704509

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As a Retail Training Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing training programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of retail employeeswithin a defined geographical area

Learning Program Implementation:Design, deliver, and implement learning content that address the specific needs of the retail organization. This includes creating learning materials, manuals, presentations, and e-learning modules.

Professional Development:Stay updated on the latest learning techniques, tools, and technologies in the retail industry. Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to enhance your own knowledge and skills as a commercial learning professional.Implement evaluation methods to measure the effectiveness of learning programs, gather feedback from participants, and make necessary adjustments to enhance program outcomes.Maintain accurate records of learning activities, attendance, and evaluation results. Prepare reports and communicate learning progress and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.

Learning Compliance:Ensure that all learning programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements, diversity and inclusion principles, and ethical business practices.

Collaboration:Work closely with subject matter experts, department heads, district and store managers to ensure learning programs align with organizational objectives and meet the needs of different departments.

Mentorship and Feedback:Mentor and provide feedback to store based retail trainers within the organization. You will provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to help them grow in their roles and contribute to the overall success of the commercial learning function.

Employee Engagement:with store

Authorities:

Key Relationships:

• Europe Retail Training Academy, Local Retail Training Managers and Store Trainers
• Local Retail team including Retail Director, District Managers, Retail Back Office (RBO) team, Retail HR Manager and Franchise Manager (if applicable)
• Store Managers and their Store teams
• Global Retail Training community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• Proficient in designing and delivering training materials using various formats (e.g., presentations, e-learning modules, manuals).
  Experience in retail learning and development, including leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of retail operations, sales techniques, customer service best practices, and employee development strategies
• Ability to assess training needs, design effective programs, and evaluate their impact on employee performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills in English and Polish
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple learning initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and evaluation techniques
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and other training software is preferred
• Flexibility to travel to various retail locations as needed
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the retail industry ideally in apparel/fashion/footwear or FMCG, with demonstrated exposure to developing others/training background
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Business Administration, or a related fieldOR equivalent experience
• ICF, CIPD or equivalent body qualified (or working towards it) is preferable yet not essential.
• Driving license