Adidas ASSISTANT MANAGER GIFTCARD PARTNERSHIPS 

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai 

671755830

Key Responsibilities:

• Account Management & Performance:Support the management of third-party gift card partners by assisting with activations, tracking key KPIs (liability, redemption, breakage, upsell, margin), and contributing to initiatives that drive partner growth and overall business performance.
• Partner Coordination:Support managing selected third-party accounts distributing adidas gift cards across digital and physical channels, maintaining relationships with integrators and ensuring smooth collaboration across partner touchpoints.
• Contract & Stakeholder Support:Support commercial discussions and contract reviews by preparing materials and documentation. Act as a coordination point for internal and external stakeholders, helping resolve issues and support joint initiatives.
• Forecasting & Reporting:Contribute to weekly reporting and monthly forecasting by compiling data, analyzing partner performance, and assessing marketing and promotional impact to generate actionable insights.
• Branding: Ensure all partner activities adhere to adidas brand guidelines, supporting premium execution, consistent representation, and clear partner communication across channels.
• Operational Coordination: Support collaboration between adidas, issuing platforms (e.g., SVS), and third-party partners on data sharing, inventory management, and issue resolution to maintain operational excellence.
• Risk Management:Assist in gathering data and insights to support risk mitigation efforts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Key Relationships:

• Gift Card Team
• Third party partners
• Gift card issuer & cards platform/s
• Digital Sales: Operations, Analytics, Partner Evolution
• Brand Activation and Memberships
• EU Finance, EU Legal, EU Tax
• GBS Credit, GBS Operations, GBS Procurement
• Customer Service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of Gift Card and/or Rewards industry is a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and support forecasting
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and proactive approach to cross-functional teamwork
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a commercial role.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• HBO/university degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 1-2 years in account management, commercial operations, or partner management
• Experience in fashion, retail, or sporting goods is a plus
• Exposure to EU gift cards, loyalty industry, or eCommerce preferred
• Proficient in English; additional European languages are a plus