Adidas PRODUCT MANAGER FOOTWEAR SMU CREATION CENTER PORTLAND 

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne 

232754741

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

• Be the consumer and sport expert for the Sportswear and Running category
• Execute the footwear category direction
• Collaborate with all creation functions to deliver Sportswear and Running product concepts
• Create ranges within the category from both an image and commercial point of view
• Bring consumer, sport lifestyle and North American specific insights into your footwear concepts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively manage footwear range direction inclose collaboration with Category Director
• Propose a clear strategy for the range and how to move it on
• Show full understanding of the product creation process whilst managing all tasks within the given time frames, with special attention to speed to market
• Independently manage creation projects ranging from commercial footwear to limited release footwear from brief to product launch
• Partner and collaborate with design and development to bring concepts to market
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with cross-functional teams and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient smu product creation process; ensure product excellence
• Collaborate with other creation teams both globally and locally to execute cross-business unit packs focused on North American sport, cultural moments and key account needs
• Navigate and drive the world of special make ups (SMU)
• Be a competent partner for product discussions with markets and retailers
• Actively analyse business, draw conclusions and propose action steps
• Be the to go to person for consumer insights and knowledge
• Prepare and present your ranges and business related topics - with respective audience in mind - by using relevant structure and content
• Identify projects to optimize category performance; work independently andsteer to conclusion

AUTHORITIES

• Personnel managed – no Budget managed – no

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Maintain a strong relationship andensure constant dialogue/feedback with
  • CCP/NAM BU Training & Sportswear BU/US Sports BU
  • Global and local cross-functional team ( Design, Development, Merchandsing, Marketing)
  • Global product creationand relevant key retailers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of product, trend, consumer insights, sport and fashion. Ability to take data and insights into product brief/concept.
• Good level of product expertise to create industry leading products
• Creative mindset to foster out of the box thinking an conclusions
• Communicate information clear and effectively – negotiate skillfully
• Cooperate well and effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships
• Understand and stay close to the North American Gen Z consumer
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Be inclusive and open to diverse ideas
• Plan and prioritize daily working time effectively with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good Understanding of the Sportswear and Running category
• Strong analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented
• Ability to travel
• Actively interested in lifestyle and/or fashion
• Passion for sport

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree, preferably in marketing/business /textile/fashion
• Minimum of 3-5 years Product Marketing experience with APP, FTW or ACC background
• Experience in trade, vertical retail business model or sales is helpful
• Fluent in English
• PC skills (MS Office programs, especially PowerPoint and Excel)