Wholesale Channel Marketplace Strategy Lead

Adidas; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adidas seeks a strategic leader to own channel-specific marketplace planning for Wholesale. You will translate consumer, account, competitive, and commercial insights into channel strategy and growth plans, partnering across Sales, Marketing, Merch Planning, and Finance to drive marketplace storytelling and execution.

The role requires 5–7+ years in wholesale marketplace planning or related areas, with strong collaboration and data storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, preferably with marketing, sales, or commercial planning focus; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Wholesale sales, marketplace planning, account strategy, category management, merchandising, commercial planning, or account marketing experience: 5-7+ years.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment with cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders preferred.
• The equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketplace strategy and establish priorities, frameworks, and guardrails.
• Translate consumer and business insights into actionable channel recommendations.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on growth opportunities and execution plans.
• Develop segmentation and distribution strategies to maximize reach and performance.
• Provide marketplace input on product, franchise, and business performance; influence assortment and GTM decisions.
• Develop commercial briefs and narratives connecting insights to priorities and enable Sales teams.

Skills

Wholesale marketplace

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Strategic storytelling

Project management

PowerPoint

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in business

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Adidas seeks a strategic leader to own channel-specific marketplace planning for Wholesale. You will translate consumer, account, competitive, and commercial insights into channel strategy and growth plans, partnering across Sales, Marketing, Merch Planning, and Finance to drive marketplace storytelling and execution.

The role requires 5–7+ years in wholesale marketplace planning or related areas, with strong collaboration and data storytelling skills.