Assistant Category Merchandising Manager - BU Training

Job description

Country: United Arab Emirates
Job Function: Marketing & Communications

State / Province: United Arab Emirates
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Dubai
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Support the Training Business Unit – Emerging Market Central (MENA) with seasonal merchandise management. Assist in the development and execution of strategic category initiatives. Ensure excellence at every key milestone, in alignment with consumer, market and brand leadership requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage ranging execution for assigned categories within the Training BU EMC umbrella
· Support retail pricing strategy for all EMC countries
· Analyze range performance and sell-through data & clearly present data to category partners
· Support market analysis including, but not limited to, competitor, consumer and category trends
· Manage key apparel ranging and merchandising systems (DMT, RMA, etc)
· Assist in the creation of range presentations to both internal and external audiences
· Support sales meetings: sample tracking, showroom set- up, and cataloging
· Assist in all aspects of the day-to-day operations for the Training BU marketing department
· Provide Commercial input to CMM (consumer, channel, market specific needs, business opportunities) to maximize category sales and profitability
· Work with the Brand Activation and Brand Com teams to ensure proper execution of product stories
· Build relationships internally with all cross functional partners
· Travel periodically both inside and outside the UAE for market analysis

KPI’s:

· Data integrity & accuracy
· Adherence to GTM (Go-to-market)& Operational milestones
· Brand Health KPIS (Brand momentum, Net Promoter Score, Spontaneous purchase intent, etc.)
· Market Sales vs Plan

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

· Passion for sports, fitness and the adidas Brand
· Positive attitude and ability to manage through changing conditions
· Ability to collaborate and work in a faced paced team environment
· Comfortable with systems, data and analytics
· Strong presentation and communication skills
· Effective time management skills
· Ability to travel

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· College degree, preferably in marketing/business /textile/fashion
· International mind-set
· Min. 3+ years relevant practical working experience
· Fluent in English
· Strong PC skills (MS Office programs)