Assistant Account Manager

Join adidas Europe and shape the future of the sporting goods industry!

For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Zaragoza, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester, and Paris, are centers of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage, and innovation.

Are you ready to be part of our journey?

You’ll be joining our Stockport Head Office, home to 18 showrooms, our Conference Centre, staff Wellness Hub, a state-of-the-art gym equipped with Peloton bikes and various gym equipment, an indoor astroturf pitch, chat boxes, and creative spaces. Our Stockport team consists of over 350 adidas employees working across Brand, Sports Marketing, Marketing Activations, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Account Operations, Finance, HR, and more.

What you’ll do :

You’ll manage accounts in our specialist sport channel efficiently, effectively, and profitably, working across categories such as running, racket sports, and teamwear.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Driving sales targets—units, volume, profit—and enhancing brand image in key independent retailers.
• Building strong relationships with your customer base.
• Selling future season’s range and taking future orders.
• Managing the order book for your customers.
• Collaborating with teams across the organization to achieve shared KPIs, such as account operations and marketing teams.
• Reviewing and delivering against your objectives, as agreed with your line manager.

Skills you’ll need :

Our jobs are highly competitive. Please apply only if you meet the following criteria :

Life at adidas :

We operate a flexible hybrid model with three fixed days in the office and the option to work from home on the other two days. We also offer various flexible working policies to accommodate different life situations, including childcare and dependents.

We are committed to inclusivity and will support candidates at all stages of the application process. Please inform your recruitment partner if you need assistance.

Additional Benefits :

Leading pension scheme, performance-related bonus, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, Bupa health insurance, Westfield cash plan, generous employee discounts, and world-class gym facilities at our Manchester HQ, including a padel court and football pitch.

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