Senior Product Manager FTW – Sportswear
Senior Product Manager FTW – Sportswear
Department BU Originals, Basketball & Partnerships
Area Product Management
Direct Reporting Line Director Product Management
Subsidiary/country US
Location Los Angeles
Number of Personnel Managed 1
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
To create consumer relevant footwear inspired by the game of basketball and the culture that surrounds it.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and tell relevant stories for adidas Basketball’s target consumers.
Position the product segment using supporting analysis from market data and trends
Identify opportunities for growth and assist in the creation of the relevant category plan (including product range and CTC strategies)
Manage the Basketball range plan from product brief to commercialization including the process (Calendar, SKU´s, Amortization)
Drive and ensure strategic business plan targets
Manage the Inline process and direction in partnership with CTC team.
Coordinate and provide support and partnership for and with Design, Development, Brand Communications, etc.
Support in presenting the Category and Range both internally and externally (Meetings, Launches, etc.)
Build consumer networks and customer relationships to ensure consistent product feedback
Provide clear direction to direct reports and other members of the team
Build relationships with relevant stakeholders across business units
Key Relationships
Marketing
Development
Design team members
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Have a strong knowledge of Sportswear fashion and Basketball culture.
Proven ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners as necessary
Ability to provide product leadership, including ability to manage/mentor more junior resources
Ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization
Strong presentation and planning skills
Strong process and project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A thorough understanding of consumer markets; prior product FTW creation experience preferred
International experience preferred
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
Four year college or university, in Marketing/Business preferred
8 years sports or other product marketing or related experience
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.
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, eleven 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 $99,400 to $149,000. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws.
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, CA.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
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.