Assistant Product Manager Kids Footwear (m/f/d) - BU Originals, Basketball & Partnerships

adidas; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global sportswear company located in Herzogenaurach is seeking a candidate to assist in managing product ranges and analyze performance within a cross-functional team. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in marketing or a related field, have experience through internships, and a passion for sports. This position offers a blend of product creation processes and consumer insights.

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in English.
• Min. one relevant internship.
• International mindset, ideally study abroad.

Aufgaben

• Assist in preparing the range direction.
• Analyze range performance.
• Support the creation team to implement given direction.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Passion for sports

Ausbildung

College degree in marketing/business/textile/fashion

Tools

MS Office programs

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. 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.

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization

Gain and generate consumer and sport insights. Assist in executing the category direction. Work with all creation functions to deliver product concepts. Create ranges under supervision to achieve category goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the PM/SPM in preparing the range direction, in the second step start to manage range direction with the support of the superior
• Understand and execute the product creation process according to calendar timelines
• Work within cross-functional team to enable a smooth product creation process with an optimum product outcome
• Analyse range performance
• Build knowledge to be able to maintain product information systems according to process timelines
• Experience market, consumer and retailer needs to be able to create industry leading products
• Help to prepare range presentations; in the second step present own ranges with guidelines of the superior with regards to structure and content
• Support the creation team to implement given CtC (Concept to Consumer) direction for relevant ranges in partnership with CtC counterparts
• Execute given projects within a discussed frame

Key Relationships

• Develop relationships and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with
  • Business unit and across other BU´s
  • Cross-functional team (Design, Development, CtC, Materials, Costing, Planning)
  • Markets and relevant key retailers

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Transport information clearly and effectively
• Cooperate well and effectively to maintain trustful relationships
• Ability to work and support others in a team environment
• Plan daily working time effectively
• Show analytical skills
• Ability to travel
• Passion for sports

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• College degree, preferably in marketing/business/textile/fashion
• International mind-set, ideally study abroad
• Min. one relevant internship, ideally one-year relevant practical working experience
• Fluent in English
• PC skills (MS Office programs)