Senior Product Manager FTW - Sportswear

Senior Product Manager FTW - Sportswear

Department BU Originals, Basketball & Partnerships

Area Product Management

Direct Reporting Line Director Product Management

Subsidiary/country US

Location Los Angeles

Number of Personnel Managed 1

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

To create consumer relevant footwear inspired by the game of basketball and the culture that surrounds it.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and tell relevant stories for adidas Basketball's target consumers.
• Position the product segment using supporting analysis from market data and trends
• Identify opportunities for growth and assist in the creation of the relevant category plan (including product range and CTC strategies)
• Manage the Basketball range plan from product brief to commercialization including the process (Calendar, SKU's, Amortization)
• Drive and ensure strategic business plan targets
• Manage the Inline process and direction in partnership with CTC team.
• Coordinate and provide support and partnership for and with Design, Development, Brand Communications, etc.
• Support in presenting the Category and Range both internally and externally (Meetings, Launches, etc.)
• Build consumer networks and customer relationships to ensure consistent product feedback
• Provide clear direction to direct reports and other members of the team
• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders across business units

Key Relationships

• Marketing
• Development
• Design team members

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• • Have a strong knowledge of Sportswear fashion and Basketball culture.
  • Proven ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners as necessary
  • Ability to provide product leadership, including ability to manage/mentor more junior resources
  • Ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization
  • Strong presentation and planning skills
  • Strong process and project management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A thorough understanding of consumer markets; prior product FTW creation experience preferred
  • International experience preferred

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Four year college or university, in Marketing/Business preferred
• 8 years sports or other product marketing or related experience
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $99,400 to $149,000. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.

adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws.

We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, CA.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Senior Product Manager FTW - Sportswear

Brand: adidas

Location: Los Angeles

TEAM: Marketing & Communications

State: CA

Country/Region: US

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 499713

Date: Jul 20, 2023