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adidas

Senior District Manager, Retail

adidas

Senior District Manager Retail responsible for commercial and operational performance of stores at adidas. Leading teams and ensuring premium customer experience while driving operational excellence.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeMetz • 🇫🇷 FranceSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Responsible for the commercial, financial and operational performance of a district of company-owned stores.
  • Drive sustainable growth.
  • Ensure an impeccable customer experience.
  • Support field teams to achieve operational excellence.
  • Define priorities and manage overall performance.
  • Recruit, coach and develop Store Managers.
  • Lead and motivate team performance.
  • Ensure compliance with adidas standards for service, store presentation and merchandising.
  • Ensure prominent presentation of key products in coordination with Visual Merchandising teams.
  • Oversee stock management and stocktakes.
  • Drive the financial performance of your district through regular P&L reviews.
  • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Maintain a regular in-store presence with frequent visits.
  • Share operational needs and feedback with central teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in retail.
  • At least 3 years managing teams across multiple sites.
  • Experience in demanding environments with proven ability to manage the commercial, financial and operational performance of multiple outlets.
  • Recognized hands-on leader who can engage, develop and grow teams, especially Store Managers, while building long-lasting relationships of trust.
  • Comfortable with financial and operational KPIs; use data to make informed decisions and drive performance.
  • Enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders and can operate effectively in a matrixed, international environment.
  • Hold a higher education degree in business or equivalent.
  • Proficient with digital tools.
  • Fluent in French and English.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Real opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Live your passion for sport every day with a wide range of group classes/equipment and access to sporting events.
  • The opportunity to embody our values through strong social commitment with our partner associations.
  • Join a company that takes care of its employees through development programs, wellbeing initiatives (massages and concierge services), and social events.
  • Strong internal mobility policy providing genuine career progression opportunities in France and abroad.
  • Attractive compensation package including an annual bonus, profit-sharing and employee participation schemes, meal voucher card, contribution toward transport passes, health insurance and provident cover, and discounts on adidas products in-store and online.
  • Work in a fantastic environment at our headquarters in the heart of Paris (the panoramic terrace is breathtaking).
  • Enjoy real work flexibility: flexible hours, the option to work remotely 2 days per week, plus 10 days per year from abroad.
  • Additional Works Council (CSE) benefits (vacation vouchers, Christmas gift vouchers, cultural & sporting events…).

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial performance managementoperational performance managementP&L reviewsbudgetingforecastingstock managementmerchandisingcustomer experience managementdata analysisteam management
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingteam motivationrelationship buildingcommunicationoperational excellencestakeholder engagementtrust buildingproblem-solvingadaptability