Manager Key Accounts Em South

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Team:LocationType:Grade:Create Alertxc3x97Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:StartPlease wait...Manager Key Accounts - EM SouthPurpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

  • To ensure profitable market share and net sales growth within Key Accounts in Market EM South while respecting the image of the adidas Group brands
  • To passionately lead the key account function in identifying, developing and implementing strategies for the profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
  • To develop and implement the overall strategy for the key account portfolio based on global and Market strategies jointly with the Director Key Accounts
  • To ensure Net Sales growth by setting clear targets and actions; constant tracking of results; analysis of risks & new business opportunities
  • To ensure the Key Account organization is applying available adidas standards and best practices
  • Build Strategic Account Plans and Account Marketing Plans and present to Director Key Accounts
  • To support negotiation and enforcement of adidas trade terms
  • To establish an appropriate organizational framework for the key account organization jointly with the Director Key Accounts
  • To measure progress on defined KPIs
  • To monitor all reports
  • To monitor and report on customers and competitors sell-through and activities, and propose/initiate/take actions
  • To provide realistic plans and forecasts on customers performances
Key Relationships:
  • Market: Wholesale, Key Accounts, Sales Development, Go To Market Functions, Digital Partner Commerce. Drive Concept to Consumer working relationship.
  • Part of the overall cluster commercial structure.
  • Cluster: Sales Director, Heads of Key Accounts, Brand, Customer Service, Sales Coordination, Business Development, HR, Planning, Logistics & Finance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Key account manager with proven track record of success
  • Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, negotiation)
  • Proven methodological skills (e.g. business planning, strategic development)
  • Broad and deep functional skills (e.g. Sales, Customer Service, Finance, IT)
  • High degree of commercial and business acumen knowledge
  • Extensive knowledge of the adidas Group business along with significant industry experience
  • Fluent in written and spoken English is a must. Skills and abilities in another language are a benefit
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
  • Degree in business administration with focus on Sales/Marketing
  • Business: minimum 6+ years
  • Functional: minimum 3+ years' experience in sales, ideally in the sporting goods industry
  • Cross-functional experience ideally with marketing / sales / finance
  • Industry: sporting goods / retail / consumer goods
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: Manager Key Accounts - EM SouthBrand: adidasLocation: Cape TownTEAM: SalesState: WCCountry/Region: ZAContract Type: Full timeNumber: 510274Date: Apr 29, 2024Find similar jobs:THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. xc2xa9 2020 adidas. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Job Id
    JD1310972
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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