Adidas Los Angeles , CA 90009
Posted 1 week ago
Senior Product Manager
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Be the consumer and sport expert
Influence and execute the category direction
Work with all necessary functions to deliver the category business objectives
Create ranges within the category from both and image and commercial point of view
Lead and develop your team, if applicable
Key Responsibilities:
Influence and implement strategic category direction, proactively set range direction
Identify new business opportunities to drive innovation and/or commerciality
Show full understanding and drive the product creation process whilst managing all tasks within the given time frames
Become a role model for other team members in regards to product creation process
Show leadership through living the brand values
Build and maintain a strong relationship with cross-functional teams and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process; ensure product excellence
Pro-actively analyse business, draw conclusions and act upon; drive profitability and efficiency
Strong knowledge of product information systems and the interlinking functions - clarity on respective timelines
High level of product expertise to create industry leading products
Be a competent partner for product and ranging discussions with markets and retailers
Prepare and present ranges and business related topics - with respective audience in mind - by using relevant structure and content
Actively provide input for setting the CtC (Concept to Consumer) direction and implement it into relevant ranges in partnership with CtC counterparts
Identify projects to optimize category performance; work independently and steer to conclusion
If applicable: Build experience in managing direct reports, developing their functional and social skills; ensure clear and structured on boarding process for new team members
Authorities:
Personnel managed - if applicable
Budget managed - no
Key Relationships:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Lateral thinking and challenge status quo
Communication skill set, including effective negotiation and clear transportation of information
Step up to conflicts, work towards a diplomatic solution
Be open for change, support execution of change management
Cooperate effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships
Basic leadership skills
Work independently as well as part of a team
Efficiently plan and prioritize daily work
In-depth knowledge of respective product category
Advanced analytical skills, be solution driven and result oriented
Ability to travel
Passion for sports
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
College degree, preferably in marketing/business/textile/fashion
Minimum of 5 years Product Marketing experience with APP, FTW or ACC background
Experience in trade or sales is helpful
Fluent in English
PC skills (MS Office programs)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $108,700-$163,100. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Senior Product Manager
Brand: adidas
Location: Los Angeles
TEAM: Marketing & Communications
State: CA
Country/Region: US
Contract Type: Full time
Number: 511292
Date: Jun 17, 2024
Adidas