Assistant Product Manager, Training Graphics

Job description

Country: United States
Job Function: Marketing & Communications

State / Province: Oregon
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Portland
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

· Assist the Graphics Marketing BU in the management of the product creation process. This involves supporting and contributing to the execution of the below accountabilities.

Key Accountabilities

· Supports maintenance and creation of range plans in MP.
· Supports maintenance and creation of speed graphics on short lead times
· Supports the Graphics Marketing BU with consumer, distribution and competitive research
· Supports the Graphics Marketing BU with business analysis to ensure objective decision making in range planning process.
· Supports the Graphics apparel business in the preparation of range plans which includes updating, initiating and maintaining reports/forms, details and communicate project status to relevant team members.
· This role is essential in ensuring the timely hand off and communication of information during the product creation phase. This requires a high degree of interaction with other product managers, designers, merchandisers and the other key individuals associated with the product creation process.
· Supports the Graphics Marketing BU with the creation of highly effective presentations that inspire and educate internal stakeholder throughout creation milestones.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

· Strong organizational skills
· Ability to build relationships with others
· Team Player
· Takes Initiative, can work independently
· Strong time management skills
· Big passion for sports & fashion/graphics
· Professional maturity

Qualifications (Minimum required education and experience)

· 2+ years related work experience.
· Working knowledge of product creation process and cross-functional accountabilities.
· High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)