Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

• Drive category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs

Key Responsibilities

• Influence and implement strategic category direction for adidas Training category & be responsible for the business success of it incl. setting forecasts, local prices, size range, RID and Sell-through

• Be the Korean market & consumer expert for Training category and category interface between Global BU, Market functions, and channels (business opportunities, commercial input process, SMU’s, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.)

• Define the category range by main channel within guidelines by Global BU and Market Planning team, incl. inline, promo, SMU, Local Creation

• Define channels allocation for global allocated products

• Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. global mandatory range, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, MG, etc.

• Responsible for sample ordering for categories in charge

• Manage samples (i.e. checking and displaying at showroom) in cooperation with Market MOPS

• Monitor systems and file management for categories in charge: Master Range File, HUB, DMT & RMA

• Work closely with Brand Communications / Activation teams on seasonal category brand calendar and its local execution

• Contribute to the development of business Mid – Long Term division plan in alignment with global vision

KPI’s

• Category NS, Go-in Margin

• Sell-out

• Forecast & data accuracy

• NPS

• Market share

• Achievement of key SBP initiatives

Key Relationships

• Market Brand P&I, AP, Brand Activation, MOPS

• Market PMO, Finance(Demand Planning), SCM

• Market Channels

• Global BUs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exposure to other marketing disciplines preferable, e.g. merchandising, brand communication or sales experience;

• Result-oriented; Strong numerical / analytical skills;

• Willing and able to travel on a regular basis.

• Must have the ability to influence others within organization

• Effective presentations to large audiences

• Advanced user of MS Office suite of products

• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions.

• Fluent communication skills in both English and Korean

• Strong presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills, especially with senior stakeholders within a global matrix organization.

• Strong cross-functional and stakeholder management experience across commercial functions (e.g. marketing, sales, etc.) and support functions (finance preferred), as well as different organizational levels (Global, Market, etc.)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Business/Marketing Management preferred.

• At least 5 years of marketing management experience with a recognized top tier brand, with 3 years in product management or retail merchandising.

• Sporting goods industry experience preferred.

• Passion for training, sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives