Adidas VISUAL EXCELLENCE & PRODUCT TRAINING MANAGER 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

133713833

What you will do

• Lead the rollout of Visual Merchandising and Product Learning programs in South East Europe, ensuring alignment with EU direction while adapting to local priorities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Brand, and Omnichannel Activation to drive consistent brand experiences across all consumer touchpoints.
• Translate seasonal commercial and brand strategies into compelling in-store visual execution at both category and product levels.
• Oversee seasonal VM and product training calendars, aligned with key commercial milestones and campaign launches.
• Support store openings and remodels with VM planning and execution, ensuring alignment with brand and commercial goals.
• Define requirements for Retail Space Management (RSM) solutions and manage branded space negotiations in line with global guidelines and stakeholder input.
• Guide the delivery of both digital and in-person training to enhance brand and product knowledge across internal teams and retail partners.
• Manage relationships with external VM and training agencies to ensure high-quality, cost-effective execution and program evolution.
• Support budget management for assigned projects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control.
• Act as a support partner during the seasonal sell-in process to ensure alignment of VM and product training priorities.
• Use data and performance insights to continuously improve the effectiveness of VM and training activities.
• Lead the segmentation and prioritization of support doors across SEE to maximize brand visibility and commercial return.
• Coach and develop a high-performing internal team and partner network, ensuring leadership, engagement, and delivery excellence.

Skills you will need

• 3-5 years of experience in Visual Merchandising and/or Product Training, ideally within a multi-country retail or wholesale environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Strategic thinker with an eye for detail and execution excellence.
• Ability to translate global direction into effective local activation.
• Experience managing external partners or agencies.
• Strong analytical skills to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.

Life at adidas

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus
• Private life and health insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Monthly meal tickets
• Fuel allowance
• Employee discount on adidas products
• Laptop & mobile
• Access to Learning Platform for self-learning and development
• Employee Assistance Program (personal counselling on variety of subjects)