Adidas JUNIOR CATEGORY MANAGER 

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 

481697115

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:GTM Iberia

Direct Reporting Line: Senior Manager GTM Iberia

Indirect/secondary reporting line: No

: Iberia

GSMS Grade: P1

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and provide input for the creation of the Iberia plan for the respective categories, in alignment with the line manager.
• Download and prepare EU & Global BU materials for the respective category during the seasonal GTM (Go To Market) Iberia milestones.
• Assist with and provide input on forecasting topics such as quantitative or qualitative data, segmentation, allocation, etc.
• Maintain regular analytics on the sell-in and sell-through performance of the respective category (with analytical support from the Finance/Sales Coordination team) to ensure sustainable growth.
• Monitor and analyze market category trends.
• Ensure operational excellence in the Cluster for all GTM-relevant topics during the GTM process.
• Manage the sample order process in alignment with the Line Manager and MOPs guidance.
• Tailor and review local sell-in tools to ensure consistency across Iberia and minimize customized solutions.
• Provide input to the line manager to obtain the best possible sell-in tools for the category.
• Provide commercial input (consumer, channel, and market-specific needs, and business opportunities) to the line manager to meet KPIs.
• Provide all relevant KPI reporting for the respective categories.
• Conduct scenario analysis related to the categories as required.
• Serve as the point of contact and support for the category, with a primary focus on product/distribution-related questions.

Key Relationships:

• Sr. Manager GTM
• MOPS teams
• WHS Teams
• Local Brand activation team
• Strategic & Specialty accounts / Distributors
• Sales Development Team/Finance
• EU & Global Business Unit

KPIs:

• Market Share (NPD and other tools)
• Sell Out
• Net SalesASP

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility and discipline to work on a fast-paced calendar.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong facilitation skills (for small and large groups), especially when interacting with diverse levels of business.
• Good understanding of apparel, footwear, and hardware.
• A collaborative team player with a solution-oriented and creative mindset.
• Passionate about sports and fitness.
• Deep interest in the sports market.
• General understanding of brand marketing.
• Ability to travel, domestically or internationally, as required.
• Proficiency in driving communication in a virtual environment.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in business, ideally with a focus on marketing and sales, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5+ years of merchandising experience, with cross-functional marketing and/or sales experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).
• IT skills: Basic proficiency in Outlook and Word; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

We will be hiring in two categories: football & training.