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Senior Manager Retail Capability Programs (m/f/d) Temp (Sep 2024 - Oct 2025) - Global Retail, Herzogenaurach
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Retail
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
25.04.2025
Expiry Date:
09.06.2025
Job Description:
PURPOSE
This role manages the design, delivery, implementation and measurement of trainer-led capability programs for retail with District Managers, Store Managers and Retail Trainers as primary audiences. This role also leads the team developing initiatives to further build the Selling & Service capabilities in adidas retail stores globally.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Design and implement trainer-led learning programs in close collaboration with the Delivery & Implementation lead and other Global Sales Academy (GSA) work streams
- Collaborate with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and external agencies for program design, delivery and content development
- Project manage the creation and realization of Retail Capability programs and initiatives for specific audiences from learning needs analysis to content design to test/pilot and implementation in defined markets
- Implement and continuously review a sustainable and complete framework to measure the success of the trainer-led Retail Capability programs in all markets
- Act as the lead point of contact within global retail on all topics related to trainer-led capability programs for retail audiences
- Drive the development of new concepts and ideas which support the ongoing capability development of retail audiences
- Be an agent of change for building a culture of feedback and coaching across all retail markets
- Ensure programs are designed and targeted at knowledge, skills and mindset as defined within adidas retail competency framework
- Manage communication, logistics and administration requirements of trainer-led programs
- Define and apply success criteria and learning measurement KPIs for retail capability programs
- Build and maintain a solid working relationship with market training teams
- Work towards increased relevancy and effectiveness of learning programs content with market training teams
- Support markets in program implementation to ensure success criteria are met
- Facilitate a culture of sharing and adopting global best practices across all markets
- Lead planning the annual retail capabilities program pipeline to ensure timely and balanced implementation across our own retail stores and where relevant franchise stores
- Manage the annual working budget for the workstream
- Support the GSA team with internal tasks as required.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Global: Global Retail organization (Sales Academy, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, Human Resources), Business Units, Talent Team
- Markets: All Training functions, Retail Operations, District Managers, Store leadership
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Solid understanding of adult learning principles
- Solid understanding of learning design methodologies
- Ability to create compelling, relevant and interactive learning programs
- Strong training delivery and facilitation skills, both virtual and in-person
- Strong listening and questioning skills
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders and customers
- Planning and project management skills
- Advanced skills in MS Office, Communication (MS TEAMS) and Virtual Training (ZOOM) platforms
- Fluent in English, additional language is an advantage
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- 3+ years in a retail store leadership role with experience in leading store teams and managing store performance
- 5+ years retail training experience, preferably in the apparel / retail industry
- 3+ years of experience in learning program delivery and implementation
- 3+ years of experience in learning program design
- Accreditation / certification as Learning & Development professional preferred
- Professional experience with coaching and mentoring within a matrix organization
- Professional experience in a multi-national business environment an advantage
- Experience in virtual classroom training delivery is required
- Exposure to retail industry in Asia Pacific, EMEA or North America an advantage
- Event management skills are an advantage