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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...Specialist Export Account - 18 Month Temporary ContractPurpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• To passionately assist the Export organisation in identifying, developing and implementing strategies for the profitable growth of the adidas Group brands

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of the Market Excellence strategy across Wholesale, Franchise and E-com.
• Ensure the best possible Net Sales result by assisting the Key Account managers in setting clear targets and action points; constant tracking of results; analysis of risks & new business opportunities
• Assist the Key Account Managers in ensuring the Export accounts are applying available adidas Group standards and best practices.
• Support where necessary the administration of adidas Group trade terms
• Ensure all customers are segmented correctly
• Assist Key Account Managers with the execution of action plans in order to win market share within designated markets
• Monitor and report on customers and competitors sell-through and activities, and propose/initiate/take actions
• Provide realistic plans and forecasts on customer's performances where necessary
• Responsible for weekly Free To Sell reports to Export Customers
• Assist with maintenance of customers relationships , resolving issues of key partners within the Export business
• Provide and assist Key Account Managers with all aspects of sell in preparation
• Communication with Key Partners

Key Relationships:

• Global: Centre of Excellence (CoE) Wholesale
• Market: Brands, Customer Service, Sales Coordination, Business Development, HR, Controlling, Planning, Logistics, Orderbook Management, Store Development
• External: Customers, Agencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Representative with proven track record of successfully managing accounts and relationships in large sales organizations
• Analytical skills for business planning and decision planning
• Strong interpersonal skills: Very good communication and negotiating abilities
• Strong understanding of the business cycle (e.g. sales, retail, trade marketing, customer service, finance and controlling)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in business with marketing and sales focus
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience within large sales organisations, ideally in apparel/fashion or FMCG
• IT skills - Excel , PowerPoint

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: Specialist Export Account - 18 Month Temporary ContractBrand: adidasLocation: Cape TownTEAM: SalesState: WCCountry/Region: ZAContract Type: TempNumber: 507730Date: Apr 4, 2024Find similar jobs:THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. xc2xa9 2020 adidas. All Rights Reserved.

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