Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Bring consumer and sport insights into your concepts Execute the category direction Work with all creation functions to deliver product concepts Create ranges within the category from both an image and commercial point of view
Key Responsibilities:
Proactively manage range direction 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 Work within cross-functional team and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process with an optimum product outcome Actively analyse business, draw conclusions and propose action steps Strong knowledge of product information systems and the interlinking functions – clarity on respective timelines Good level of product expertise to create industry leading products Actively execute spot buying (e.g.buying existing fabrics or already developed/existing styles at supplier) Be considered as a range expert by markets and retailers Prepare and present your 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 Work independently on projects and follow up on project development
Key Relationships:
Maintain a strong relationship and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with business unit and across other BU´s cross-functional team ( Design, Fashion Operations ,CtC, Materials, Costing, Planning) markets and relevant key retailers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Agile, Flexible, able to navigate ambiguity Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Ability to learn and make decisions while balancing speed and efficiency High attention to detail Thrives in fast paced environment Cooperate well and effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships Work independently as well as part of a team Plan and prioritize daily working time effectively with the ability to work in a fast paced environment Knowledge of respective product 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 years Product Marketing experience with APP, FTW or ACC background Experience in merchandising, trade, vertical retail business model or sales preferred PC skills (MS Office programs, especially PowerPoint and Excel)
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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 – the 3Cs: CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION and CREATIVITY.
CONFIDENCE allows athletes to make quick decisions on the field, to reach higher.
For us at adidas confidence means acknowledging that we don’t have all the answers.
But we are willing to take risks, we try new things.
And if we fail, then this is part of our learning – it helps us improve.
COLLABORATION. Every elite athlete relies on partners: coaches, teammates, and nutritionists.
We, too, know that we are stronger together.
Winning as one team takes open and candid dialogue, inclusiveness and trust in each other’s abilities and talents.
Being the best sports company in the world takes CREATIVITY.
No great athlete succeeds by copying their predecessors’ training plans and strategies.
We have to be open to new ideas, explore, gain an edge and stand out.
Only then can we succeed.
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Job Title: Product Manager, Top Creators