Purpose/ Mission:

To achieve profitable and sustainable market growth within assigned key account(s), while aligning with adidas (target) brand image & strategy. Ensure key account target achievement

Accountabilities:

(To be performed in alignment with global and regional guidelines)

Negotiate and reinforce adidas trade terms Assists implement the Key Account Plans and ensure quarterly reviews are properly set Represent the Key Account internally as an “ambassador” towards all functions and manage all interfaces Frequently address Key Account requirements across functions Proactively coordinate/ facilitate meetings with other functions and accounts Assist in the development of account strategies, formalization by strategic account plans and get sign-off by the director superior Sell-in and agree on sell-through support.  Formalize specific Account’s Marketing Plans Proactively lead to the alignment of the sell in/ out process across internal functions for the Key Account team Continue to monitor the sell-through and the order back-log as well as reliable and cost-efficient supply for the account by proactively facilitating meeting with designated operations team and Customer Service to conduct and share sell through information from accounts

Controlling:

Monitor the progress of assigned accounts KPIs to ensure target achievement Monitor & report customers and competitors’ activities and propose/ initiate/ take actions Ensure customer compliance with trade agreements (i.e. trade terms)

Functional competencies:

Cost center- budget compliance DSO of KAs Sales and standard margin of KA Sell through target Communicating with Others Manage Relationship and Diversity Planning and Organizing Analysis and Problem Solving Learning & Self Development

Professional background/ Experience:

Functional: Preferably 3 years sales, ideally in KA Industry: Preferably in apparel/ fashion/ FW or FMCG Leadership: With skills but no experience required Exposure: Sports, marketing, account marketing

Education:

University degree in Business with Marketing and Sales focus

IT:

Outlook: Basic Word: Advanced Excel: Advanced PowerPoint: Advanced

Language skills:

English: Advanced Local Language: Fluent