adidas

General Counsel

• Support management of the Company’s patent portfolios, including management of external law firms responsible for filing and prosecution
• Develop close positive relationships through daily contact with Innovation Teams regarding patent matters
• Conduct patent clearance analyses
• Develop prior art resources and perform patent watching, particularly competitor patents
• Support marketing and design departments on patent matters
• Provide counseling with respect to patent matters to internal stakeholders
• Assist management of outside counsel
• Assist management of patent-related litigation, including oversight of outside counsel
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (focus on Europe and Asia)

Senior Manager, Patent Counsel

Manager

• Lead the end-to-end development process for assigned medium complexity products from concept brief to production readiness
• Work in strong partnership with footwear technicians, material experts as well as product management, design and suppliers
• Take accountability for the entire development management process for assigned articles, with an emphasis on product integrity, product engineering and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the corporate operating calendar
• Partner with product suppliers to develop new construction methods, manufacturing processes to create performance footwear
• Provide technical solutions by analyzing designs for manufacturability, production and material properties which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal
• Ensure products are engineered in accordance with cost targets and secure initial FOB cost quotes and follow-up price adjustments
• Ensure that all materials, processes, prototypes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas’s quality standards
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data by continuously updating the system
• Responsible for achieving specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, and on-time SMS delivery) for assigned articles/product
• Live and foster a knowledge sharing culture, and mentor junior team members
• Support cross-functional projects as required

Footwear Development Manager

Human Resources

• Purpose Manages the HR business relationship for the Global Functions HR team in the areas of employee relations, performance management, immigration and compensation.
• Develops and implements HR strategies that enhance and support the business.
• Partners closely with assigned managers and employees to ensure Global and regional HR programs are implemented and supported thoughtfully and in accordance with adidas policy.
• Key Responsibilities Establish HR as a trusted business partner and ensure HR initiatives, programs, and policies are fully understood and implemented thoughtfully within the business.
• Partners closely with management in structuring and developing their respective teams to maximize performance and employee engagement; at times this includes direct management of global/local restructures, people impact and change/comms initiatives.
• Determine training needs of the organization and identify the most appropriate available tool to meet business needs.
• Coach Managers on talent and succession management and how to best motivate and challenge all members of their teams, (from high performers to under performers) to ensure employee performance, engagement and accountability.
• Address employee relations issues as both a management coach and employee advocate.
• Apply effective mediation and problem-resolution with a solid understanding of company policy and practice.
• Manages especially high-level or sensitive employee relations matters, such as terminations and investigations.
• Support talent identification and provide full cycle recruitment for assigned business area.
• Leads multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization including Global HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent to achieve the project’s objectives.
• Partner closely with assigned business partners to write and evaluate job descriptions.
• Confirm all positions have been appropriately evaluated using GSMS, are consistent with similar positions in other regions and across LOBs.
• Drive and execute the HR responsibilities related to our GBS OWM processes and ensure the accurate organizational setup and data integrity within our SAP systems Identifies potential areas for improvement in work flow processes.
• Develops solutions and creates and refines tools for Portland HR.
• Other duties as assigned by HR leadership

Human Resources Manager

Software Engineer

• Drive end-to-end development process for assigned products from concept brief to production readiness
• Assist in driving the development of medium complexity products
• Work in partnership with pattern and material experts as well as product marketing, design and suppliers
• Take accountability for the entire apparel development management process with emphasis on product integrity, engineering and on-time completion
• Apply sport-specific understanding to enhance product performance
• Manage fit approval and size specification process; lead fitting meetings and decisions on workmanship and construction
• Provide technical solutions by analyzing designs for manufacturability, production and material properties
• Manage handover of design pack to T1 ensuring completeness of technical information
• Act as technical expert and guide/consult design and product marketing on T1 manufacturing efficiency suggestions
• Manage comments to T1
• Research innovation from market or suppliers regarding garment construction, pattern, fit, embellishment and trims
• Partner with Innovation, Sourcing, Tier 1 suppliers to implement into product creation
• Review, validate and approve T1 costing information to ensure products are engineered in line with cost targets
• Secure initial FOB cost quotes and follow-up price adjustments
• Ensure final costs adhere to adidas standards with T1 as needed
• Ensure fabrics, trims, colors, processes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas’ quality and testing standards
• Manage quality and process escalations with senior manager as needed
• Review size sets for accuracy of measurements and merchantability of complete size range for fit
• Review and sign off sealing sample with complete AD including all related documents prior to buy ready dates
• Ensure full conformity to published policies to ensure a final legal AD for final product
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data by continuously updating the system
• Responsible for achieving specific KPIs (on-time buy ready, sustainability, and on-time SMS delivery) for assigned articles/products
• Maintain cross-functional relationships with Product Design, Product Marketing, Product Operations (Product Development, Materials Development, Pattern Making, Testing & Quality, Costing, Planning), Sourcing, Tier 1 suppliers and Digital Creation

Apparel Developer

Analyst

• Plan and optimize loads, equipment pools, and shipment lanes for customer deliveries
• Monitor carrier performance, develop and track KPIs to maintain high service levels
• Deliver analytics, forecasts, and operational insights to reduce costs and improve capacity management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network performance in the US and Canada
• Troubleshoot shipment issues, support peak periods, special events, and new store openings
• Partner with Distribution Centers, Store Operations, eCommerce Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Finance and external 3PLs, parcel/LTL/TL carriers, freight brokers
• Working location: Spartanburg, SC; support for hybrid work policy (office Monday–Thursday, remote Friday with in-office exceptions)

Outbound Transportation Analyst

Marketing

• Lead the marketing strategy for Amazon while ensuring alignment with the other WHS digital leads
• Develop, optimize, and manage RMN investments to drive brand awareness, traffic, and sell-through across digital platforms
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute data-driven media strategies and ensure alignment with commercial objectives while maximizing ROAS
• Oversee content creation, media investments, performance tracking, and digital retail marketing activations to enhance consumer engagement and revenue growth
• Develop and execute RMN strategy for Amazon and share learnings across other retail media platforms
• Plan, execute, and report digital media investments to drive visibility, engagement, and conversion across digital retail
• Ensure RMN activations align with brand priorities, seasonal campaigns, and product launches
• Partner with external RMNs, agencies, and digital publishers for best-in-class execution
• Lead paid media and content marketing strategies within wholesale digital environments
• Oversee display, sponsored search, and programmatic media within RMN platforms, optimizing for cost efficiency and performance KPIs
• Collaborate with Brand Communications and Digital Activation teams for tailored content
• Own marketing strategy and budget for content, retail and RMN, ensuring efficient use of resources to maximize ROAS
• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks to track campaign effectiveness, SOV, and media efficiency
• Analyze retailer sales data, consumer insights, and digital KPIs to drive optimization strategies
• Work closely with Sales and Merchandising, Finance, Business Development, and global marketing teams to ensure cohesive go-to-market plans
• Manage direct reports and cross-functional teams, fostering a high-performance culture

Senior Manager, Wholesale Marketing – Retail Media

• Lead the management and optimization of digital tools across North America, ensuring alignment and impact across wholesale and cross-functional teams
• Oversee seasonal and ad hoc tool setup, acting as the subject matter expert for automation and process integration
• Coordinate training, documentation, and knowledge sharing to ensure consistent tool usage and scalable learning
• Drive successful rollouts of new functionality through testing, change management, and stakeholder readiness
• Collaborate with global and local teams to align on strategy, share best practices, and represent North American priorities

Digital Sell-In Solutions Manager

• Responsible in the development of the adidas player strategy, including scouting, signing and maintaining relationships with our adidas contracted players
• Lead and drive adidas assets (players) and with leagues, ensuring that our share of voice within US category
• Develop and drive the Olympic Sport(s) player strategy for the US
• Partner with Team to help scout next generation players and maintain a database of potential signings
• Sign and retain key players, working with both agents and internal stakeholders
• Maintain daily relationships with players, ensuring a premium level of service
• Heavy travel and overtime may be required during peak season, up to 40%
• Support the execution of category initiatives by placing product buys and forecasting distribution of product based on internal event calendar
• Manage the merchandise program for all category related partners
• Leverage internal reporting to ensure accurate and timely execution of activations
• Coordinate administrative program operations such as order tracking, filing, budgeting and related correspondence
• Coordinate product distributions based on seasonal availability and provide alternate solutions that create opportunities to influence purchasing decisions of the consumer
• Coordinate with Brand Activation on programs related to advertising and collateral materials
• Coordinate athlete travel booking and expense reimbursement
• Assist with the execution of athlete appearances and retail promotions

Manager Sports Marketing - Specialty Sports

• Strategy Execution & Account Management: Execute seasonal account marketing and activation plans aligned with brand and sales priorities
• Lead in-store activations, product launches, and promotional campaigns with Visual Merchandising and Trade Marketing teams
• Oversee POS execution and sell-out measurement with KPIs
• Collaborate with retailers to secure premium brand positioning and integration of digital assets
• Analyze activation effectiveness and manage budget ROI
• Build strong relationships with wholesale accounts and internal stakeholders

Senior Manager Wholesale Marketing

• Take accountability for the entire apparel development management process for assigned products, with an emphasis on product integrity, product engineering and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the corporate operating calendar.
• Apply sport-specific understanding to enhance product performance.
• Manage fit approval and size specification process, lead fitting meetings and take decisions on workmanship and construction.
• Provide technical solutions by analyzing designs for manufacturability, production and material properties which address desired function and market appeal.
• Manage handover of design pack to T1 to ensure that all technical information provided to T1 is complete.
• Act as technical expert and guide/consult design and product marketing on T1 manufacturing efficiency suggestions.
• Manage comments to T1.
• Research innovation from market or suppliers regarding garment construction, pattern, fit, embellishment, and trims.
• Partner with Innovation, Sourcing, Tier-1 suppliers to implement into product creation.
• Review, validate and approve T1 costing information to ensure products are engineered in accordance with cost targets throughout the entire creation process.
• Secure initial FOB cost quotes and follow-up price adjustments.
• Ensure final costs adhere to adidas costing standard.
• Ensure that all fabrics, trims, colors, processes, and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas’ quality and testing standards.
• Manage quality and process escalations with senior manager as needed.
• If required, review size sets for accuracy of measurements and merchantability of complete size range for fit.
• Review and sign off sealing sample with complete AD including all related documents prior to buy ready dates.
• Ensure full conformity to published policies to ensure a final legal AD for final product.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data by continuously updating the system.
• Responsible for achieving specific KPIs for assigned articles/product (on-time buy ready, target FOB, margins, sustainability, and on-time SMS delivery, CR2 finalization).
• Live and foster a knowledge sharing culture, and mentor junior team members.
• Support cross-functional projects as required.

Apparel Development Manager

Director

• Define and execute the future-state roadmap for Consumer Engagement, integrating CRM and Membership under a single strategic vision.
• Champion the use of first-party data to deliver personalized, high-impact experiences across DTC, retail, and wholesale channels.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of CRM and Membership experts, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning to build a best-in-class Consumer Engagement function.
• Drive acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies to increase customer lifetime value (CLTV).
• Lead omnichannel expansion of CRM and Membership programs, ensuring relevance across digital and physical retail environments.
• Set and manage growth targets aligned with broader business objectives.
• Represent adidas Consumer Engagement needs in strategic negotiations with key partners. Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand, Retail, eCommerce, Media, and Global teams to ensure alignment and shared impact.

Senior Director Consumer Engagement

• Be the key contact and consultant for all material related questions for all internal interfaces
• Lead all cross-functional discussions related to materials topics, steer the material selection process and drive material consolidation to improve efficiency
• Build and maintain a close relationship with internal and external interfaces such as Design, Creation Center Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers
• Ensure availability and accuracy of materials data in internal administration system (technical data, cost, toolbox, lifecycle)
• Identify suitable sources for new material developments according to sourcing strategy and in line with garment allocation
• Interact and guide Tier 2 suppliers to translate the design vision into new, innovative material which meet commercial needs of the brand
• Initiate and monitor all seasonal material developments (work together with Tier 2 suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and Advanced Creation) and be responsible for initial material price negotiations with suppliers during development stage
• Ensure that all selected materials are tested and released by Materials Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines and adidas quality standards
• Cooperate with cross-functional team to create a focused material toolbox and provide guidance on how to improve material efficiencies
• Continuously improvement through regular consolidation and verification of materials library for cross functional communities, enforce material sharing where possible
• Provide latest information/research on material trends to the respective Business Units/ categories also by gathering input from internal stakeholders, fairs, supplier meetings, apparel material show etc.
• Responsible for working with horizontal teams to translate the innovation and sustainable concepts to Business plan in Business units.

Manager Materials Development - Apparel

Account Manager

• Purpose: Implement specific product and brand direction for focus categories within specific key accounts. Lead sell–in and sell-through for those categories along with retail activation and the merchandising team to achieve profitable growth with the account.
• Key Accountabilities: Using strong business acumen and retail math abilities drive the top and bottom line number for the account.
• Drive account growth and profitability by assessing and building on areas of momentum; capitalize on product/pricing opportunities and course correct with innovative sales tactics to improve sales performance with account.
• Develop strategic sales plan for complex retail accounts leveraging account insight and goals to achieve sales targets and align with brand and category objectives.
• Leverage market and competitor trends along with buyer preferences at the category level to build strategic sales plan
• Based on specific product and brand direction for focus categories at account lead the sell in and especially sell through process in collaboration with marketing and retail
• Collaborate with marketing and retail activation partners to drive sell through programs at the account
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all internal departments and assigned key accounts based on respect
• Deliver on time reporting and forecasting for all required reports and documents to appropriate parties
• Manage all credit claims and issues to resolution
• Manage, track and resolve all customer compliance issues regarding freight claims, charge-backs, shipping violations, RTV and DFA Knowledge Skills and Abilities: • Thorough knowledge of key metric levers and how to use them to create increased profitability and sales for both adidas and its’ retail partners. • Ability to apply financial data to make decisions and influence outcomes. This includes margins, retail math, forecast/projections, probability and statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, etc. • Ability to lay out practical and logical assortment plans based on retail space, inventory turn, and sell through • Ability to portray a confident and winning attitude in challenging business interactions. • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence outcomes with both internal and external contacts. • Proven background that reflects being results-oriented • Agile and confident communication skills with internal and external business partners. • Experience working across a wide range of business partners on projects • Ability to make “on the spot” decisions • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of business via phone, written communication and in person • Strong presentation skills. Effectiveness in a variety of formal presentation settings within and outside of the company. The ability to command attention and manage group process during the presentation. Can change tactics midstream when something isn't working without audience noticing. Ability to understand and incorporate all levels of brand marketing plans and ideals in to presentations • Ability to tell a holistic story verses taking a transactional approach. • Merchandising and planning skills, and the ability to create merchandise plans based on sell through targets. • Ability to enhance consumer interaction/experience at our retail partners. • Strong understanding of retail sales practices • Advanced computer skills ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Ability to lift and carry samples and bags weighing up to 25 lbs. • Ability to travel up to 50% • Passion for sport. Qualifications: Four year degree preferably in Business, Marketing, Advertising or a related field. Minimum eight years of field sales experience, preferably with key accounts within a consumer goods company in the sporting goods industry. The equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. 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. At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. – Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You – By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers. Job Title: Key Account Manager - Shoe Palace/DTLR Brand: Location: USA TEAM: Sales State: Country/Region: US Contract Type: Full time Number: 533305 Date: Aug 15, 2025 Apply now » Find similar jobs: Sales Home Search Jobs See Categories Imprint Legal Notice Privacy Notice Contact How to apply (français) THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. © 2020 adidas. All Rights Reserved.

Key Account Manager - Shoe Palace/DTLR

Engineer

• Act as an experienced technical consultant to cross functional product creation teams by analyzing designs for performance, manufacturability, production efficiencies, potential quality and costing issues and offer alternative, economic and efficient solutions.
• Own the tooling creation process by initiating and driving the conversation of design information into a confirmed set of technical data and leading creation of tooling prototyping.
• Organize and supervise the creation of technical information in collaboration with Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 resources and adidas employees at the operational center.
• Offer enhanced technical solutions to the product team taking into consideration functional requirements of products, adidas quality standards, target costs and manufacturing constraints.
• Guide the innovative manufacturing process to ensure feasibility and proof of concept.
• Lead project review meetings with key stakeholders to ensure that each shoe is engineered and constructed to meet adidas quality standards, functional requirements and potential cost opportunities are identified and executed.
• Put the consumer in the center of everything you do and inspire our product creation teams through technical solutions enhancing product sustainability, concept credibility and consumer experience.
• Consult (digital) and support creator team on design concepts into technical solutions and manufacturable products.
• Support and guide junior team members within own team.
• Mentor new employees in technical product development by teaching them about adidas specific technical standards, processes and systems related to the tech package creation.
• Increase the speed and efficiency of processes within the team by identifying and eliminating nonvalue adding steps.
• Oversee the E2E process and identify improvements considering technical aspects BU related.
• Constantly challenge the status-quo of existing tools and processes and provide solutions meeting the requirements of cross-functional internal parties.
• Continuously refresh your knowledge regarding latest technology trends in the field of footwear, engineering systems, prototyping possibilities, and footwear manufacturing.
• Optional: Embrace state of the art digital tools and drive efficient decision making through the magics of virtual reality.

Senior Technical Engineer Footwear - Tooling Performance Basketball

Operations

• Serve as the day-to-day operational point person for performance marketing channels, coordinating timelines, calendar planning, creative deliverables, and cross-functional workflows.
• Support the development and implementation of integrated media plans in collaboration with Business Units and Media channel owners.
• Partner cross-functionally to collect and consolidate business inputs that inform media strategy and investment decisions.
• Assist in translating high-level strategies into actionable activation plans across performance and brand media.
• Lead performance marketing eCom calendar planning, ensuring alignment between commercial priorities, promotional windows, and media activation across both the upper and lower funnel.
• Drive content and creative asset coordination with internal creative teams to secure necessary assets for media activations.
• Partner with Membership, CRM, and Digital teams to support acquisition and retention media strategies.
• Facilitate promotional execution across paid media, ensuring alignment between commercial calendars, offers, and campaign priorities.
• Participate in seasonal business reviews and campaign retrospectives, providing key recaps and identifying actionable insights.
• Maintain clear documentation of plans, timelines, and activation status across all relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Business Units, channel leads, and global teams to ensure alignment and transparency throughout.

Assistant Manager Brand & Performance Media Ops

Product Marketing

• Own Merchandising and Go-to-Market (GTM) process for assigned NCAA/Licensed/Team sport categories to support business requirements and sales goals\n• Through a proactive and solution-oriented approach, execute strategies to deliver against GTM calendar milestones, KPIs (net sales/margin, Inventory, SKU productivity) and delivery/launch excellence\n• Deliver Strategic Seasonal Merchandising plans based on Consumer and Marketplace needs while also meeting Key Business Metrics/KPIs (focusing on the sport categories assigned)\n• Educate and Influence Creation/Business Unit partners to ensure product needs of our Consumer, Market, Channel are met\n• Collaborate with key Commercial and Sales partners to determine account and channel needs, address opportunities and build plans to achieve business targets\n• Drive GTM Excellence by collaborating with key functions to ensure products are delivered on time and in full (Demand Planning, Purchasing and Order Fulfillment)\n• Own Business Tracking of assigned categories, including: bookings/sell-through analysis, forecast/inventory planning, launch recaps, seasonal hindsighting, etc.\n• Drive Sell-In Needs for assigned categories, including: sample ordering, system management, building sales collateral, internal/external product presentations, etc.\n• Connect with key stakeholders across Business Units, Sports Marketing and Brand Marketing to deliver consumer relevant authentic stories