Manager, Category Management
adidas
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Cape Town • South Africa
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About the role
- Drive the category business Net Sales in Emerging Markets for your categories of responsibility.
- Collaborate with EM cluster/country organizations and Channel teams to identify and address business opportunities.
- Execute the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process and calendar milestones for the category in Emerging Markets.
- Deliver an effective Emerging Markets Range that allows Clusters to maximize their opportunities.
- Build a Category “Common Range / Power Pack” as the foundation of EM Range ensuring consistent Brand Footprint.
- Drive decision making through data analytics & category tracking paired with consumer trends and market opportunities.
- Perform category analysis including Buy-Sales review, market/consumer/competitor insights and leverage for planning.
Requirements
- 5+ years Product Management and Merchandising experience, ideally in sporting goods, fashion, or other youth culture brands.
- University degree in business or fashion/sports, ideally with Marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience; MBA is a plus.
- Strong MS-Office skills - advanced user of Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written) with strong communication & presentation skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Product ManagementMerchandisingData AnalyticsCategory AnalysisMarket InsightsConsumer TrendsBuy-Sales Review
Soft skills
CommunicationPresentationCollaborationDecision Making
Certifications
MBA