• Job Description

  Req#: 513015

  GTM Manager | Manchester

  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 truly state-of-the-art gym - fully loaded with Peloton bikes & every piece of gym equipment you can imagine. An indoor astroturf pitch, chat boxes & creative corners 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 & many more.

  What you'll do:

  As a GTM Manager (Football) at adidas, you’ll be joining a dynamic team that obsess over winning. You will manage all Go to Market elements of a dedicated business segment within the football category with a geographic responsibility covering UK, Benelux, Nordics.

  There will be a requirement to travel with the role throughout the North Europe marketplace to meet with internal and external stakeholders, as well as regular travel to Global Headquarters in Germany.

  The football category is a lead category for adidas, so relevant experience is a must. You will work together with the GTM Director to develop and drive the strategic plan. Internal and External stakeholder management is also a focus for you, managing relationships at all levels.

  Skills you'll need:

  • 5+ years of industry experience – ideally Football
  • A sound understanding of the sportswear industry and the operators within it
  • A passionate for product and sports industry
  • A strategic thinker that can identify opportunities and inform a strategic plan
  • Experienced people manager that can lead and inspire

  Life at adidas:

  We operate a flexible hybrid model with 3 fixed days in the office and the flexibility for you to choose where you work from home on the other 2 days. Additionally, we want to accommodate candidates wherever possible with one of our many different flexible working policies, whatever your situation, working around childcare, dependants, or other life commitments.

  To ensure everyone feels welcome we endeavour to accommodate everyone at all stages of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment partner know and they will be more than happy to help.

  Additional Benefits:

  Leading pension scheme, performance related bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Bupa health insurance & Westfield cash plan, generous employee discount and world-class gym facilities on-site at Manchester HQ or Gym contributions for our London colleagues.

  **Please apply with your updated CV and cover letter before our closing date of Friday 12th July**

• About the company

  Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories.

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