adidas

Manager, WHS, Visual Direction

adidas

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • Oregon • United States

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About the role

  • Responsible for the execution and implementation of Visual Merchandising (VM) and ISC strategies across wholesale partner doors
  • Ensure that store execution aligns with brand standards, supporting product storytelling, consumer engagement, and sell-through at the point of sale
  • Work closely with field teams, retail partners, and vendors to ensure seamless execution
  • Conduct store audits and adapt global directives to varied store environments
  • Play a role in seasonal launches, store refreshes, and ISC activations
  • Execute and oversee the implementation of seasonal VM & ISC directives
  • Lead seasonal transitions, product launches, and in-store activations
  • Ensure timely updates and refreshes of ISC materials
  • Pilot new VM & ISC strategies in key wholesale accounts
  • Execute consumer navigation and wayfinding principles
  • Manage third-party vendors, installation teams, and agencies
  • Track and analyze execution performance metrics

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising, In-Store Communication, or Retail Marketing
  • Experience in managing retail execution across multiple locations in a wholesale or fashion retail environment
  • Prior experience working with wholesale retail partners, field teams, or external vendors is highly preferred
  • Ability to travel up to 30% as needed for store visits and execution oversight
  • Strong expertise in visual merchandising and in-store communication
  • Ability to adapt global VM & ISC strategies for different store formats, retailer guidelines, and consumer shopping behaviors
  • Knowledge of mannequin styling, product storytelling, and consumer engagement techniques
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience with digital integration in VM & ISC, including interactive displays, QR codes, and omnichannel execution
  • Ability to analyze data and consumer insights to drive VM strategy improvements
  • Proficiency in visual merchandising software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or other digital planning tools.
Benefits
  • robust and progressive medical
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options
  • dental
  • vision
  • prescription drug coverage
  • adoption
  • surrogate and fertility support
  • short and long-term disability
  • basic life and AD&D insurance
  • 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
  • education assistance
  • generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • annual bonus based on company and personal performance
  • prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service
  • twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
  • Service Time Off during milestone years
  • Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Friday
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Hard Skills & Tools
Visual MerchandisingIn-Store CommunicationRetail MarketingProject ManagementData AnalysisConsumer InsightsDigital IntegrationMannequin StylingProduct StorytellingConsumer Engagement
Soft Skills
AdaptabilityCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingAttention to DetailTime ManagementAnalytical ThinkingCreativityOrganizational Skills