Own Omni-Channel Marketing plan & strategies for the full marketplace in East
Drive and oversee the marketplace in the different countries and integrate into one strategy as cross-border accounts are expanding into our countries, from offline to online retail
Build knowledge and skillsets within the team for changing retail environments, ensuring an appealing retail approach for the Gen Z consumer
Drive the digital marketing agenda – the integration of digital tools, scalable digital projects, and digital activation as well as provision of insights for future planning
Increase sellout, share of voice and share of search of adidas within Zone East through improved brand visibility & presentation and enhanced consumer experience
Lead the implementation and execution of Omnichannel Marketing strategy for all channels balancing global and local strategies
Create dedicated account marketing plans & calendars for the zone’s accounts in close collaboration with Sales, BU, Go-to Market teams and review on constant base to reflect the business situation
Brand & Product Learning program drive as a pillar to deliver on the sports credibility within key wholesale accounts and DTC
Work with European retail teams for best local approach of storytelling for our retail and franchise doors – drive KPIs (traffic, conversion, sales)
Own Omni-Channel MWB/SWB (Marketing & Sales working budget) to ensure investment decisions on strategy as well as monitor ROI
Drive and initiate exciting hyper local consumer-relevant activations on store level in cooperation with zone Brand Activation, GTM, Sales, Sports marketing teams.
Lead the delivery of appropriate channel activation sell-in tools at Sales Launch period, and brand presentations to accounts during sell-in
Oversee new store openings/remodeling from ISC, VM and opening activation perspective
Drive Membership program integration into DTC channel, drive proactively acquisition of new members by always-on communication and creating unique and premium members experience
Drive the strategic relationship with ISC, VM and creative agencies and ways of working
Feedback to Europe Channel Activation on performance of concepts and on toolbox readiness
Share best practices & learnings with Europe and key stakeolders
Build strong working relationships with Europe Brand Marketing and specifically Europe/East Sales, DPC, GTM, Retail, Franchsie and Brand Marketing teams to deliver market input and drive synergies
Lead and continuously develop a team of OC managers to be experts in their field and contribute to company and category objectives
Repesent the Brand East team as senior stakeholder across the zone, the cluster, EU and global
Personnel:
Large team leadership and strategic guidance
Manage, recruit for and develop the team to achieve all relevant targets for the Marketplace
Build the most relevant teams to achieve strategic goals and future readiness
Inspire, lead and drive a performance culture within the team
Set personal objectives, targets, guidelines and assess all direct reports
Manage key talents' career and succession planning
Develop the functional and core skill of direct reports through regular coaching and mentoring