Manager Business Development (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany
Job Function: Sales

State / Province: Germany
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Herzogenaurach
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

As a Business Development Manager you support the execution of the adidas Group Global Sales organisation’s strategy and principles by managing key sales initiatives as well as cross-functional projects; and by being an active team member in cross-functional teams.

You also provide support for Executive Board Member responsible for Global Sales

Key Accountabilities

· (Project) Coordinate collaborative global projects, process improvements, new tools’ implementation and best-practice sharing that are in alignment with the strategies and priorities of the adidas Group’s Global Sales organisation.
· (Project Management) Practice standard project management approach and effective communication methodology
· (Communication) Update the management team regarding status and implications of individual projects in a consistent and effective manner
· (Network) Build a network acting as a focal point for local markets, global functions and other key support functions to ensure identification of relevant projects
· (Top Management Support) Provide support for the Executive Board Member responsible for Global Sales
· (Team) Act as team player and collaborate with other team members

Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience

· Good interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, negotiation)
· Good methodological skills (e.g. business planning, strategic development)
· Good functional skills (e.g. Operations, Customer Service, Finance, IT)
· Good level of commercial awareness and business acumen
· Adequate knowledge of the adidas Group business along with significant industry experience
· Mental flexibility, initiative, determination and results orientation
· Fluency in written and spoken English is a must. Skills and abilities in another language are a benefit

Qualifications

· Degree in business ideally with focus on Sales/Marketing/Finance
· Business: minimum 3-5 years
· Functional: minimum 2-3 years in the sporting goods or comparable industry, Consulting background preferred
· Leadership: proven experience as project lead
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Strong analytical skills, expert knowledge in Microsoft Office (mainly Powerpoint and Excel) required

· Cross-functional experience ideally with sales / marketing / finance / operations
· Industry: sporting goods / retail / consumer goods / consulting