Adidas CATEGORY MANAGER SEE 

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 

867672487

What you will do:

• Act as the local representativefor the respective Business Unit (BU) Category Manager, supporting the implementation of the category strategy across the cluster and various zones.

• Champion the Business Unit’s vision internally and externally, serving as a key ambassador to promote alignment and engagement.

• Bridge connections between the Go-To-Market (GTM) South Team, Cluster, and Zone Teams to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.

• Contribute to strategic planning by providing insights and input to shape the business plan in alignment with EU BU strategies and guidance from the Line Manager.

• Support EU BU decisions on local product ranging and forecasting by providing key data insights, including quantitative and qualitative analysis, mark-up recommendations, pricing adjustments, segmentation, and allocation support as needed.

• Monitor category performance by maintaining regular analytics on sell-in and sell-through results (with support from Finance, Sales Coordination, and Business Development teams) to drive sustainable growth.

• Support GTM presentations by collaborating with the Cluster GTM Team to prepare and deliver compelling presentations that align with strategic goals.

• Track and analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities and ensure category relevance in the market.

• Ensure operational excellence throughout the GTM process by managing all related activities and ensuring alignment with market needs.

• Serve as the key connection point for sales teams, category champions, and brand colleagues across four zones (France, Italy, SEE, Iberia), ensuring alignment on category-specific topics and initiatives.

• Advise on pricing strategies by providing insights on country price-grouping and submitting exception requests during the pricing process when necessary.

• Support sell-in and sell-out initiatives by ensuring effective execution and alignment with category objectives.

• Manage the sample order process for South Europe, ensuring alignment with Line Manager direction and MOPs (Merchandising Operations) guidance.

• Ensure consistency in sell-in tools by tailoring and reviewing local materials to align with EU standards while minimizing customized solutions.

Skills you will need:

• Proven experience (5 years minimum) in GTM execution, category management, or product marketing within the sports, fashion, or consumer goods industry.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Marketing, Economics or other Business-relevant area

• Consumer-focused with deep product and range understanding across multiple categories

• Cross functional marketing knowledge and market experience in sport and/or fashion/lifestyle categories.

• Pro-active and end-to-end mindset

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with different international cultures

• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation skills (small and large groups) especially when interacting with different levels of business

• Outstanding flexibility and discipline to work on a fast-paced calendar

• English knowledge (written and oral) on a professional level (C2)

• Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required

Life at adidas:

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus
• Private Life & Health insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Monthly meal tickets
• Fuel allowance
• Employee discount on adidas products
• Premium gym discount
• Company laptop & mobile phone
• Free access to learning platform
• Pension plan eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (personal counseling on variety of topics)