Purpose & Relevance:
Leading the core strategic projects across Adidas Emerging Markets and driving change across the business.
Key responsibilities:
Strategic Planning:
Support in the identification and execution of EM priorities and in creating aspirational long-term vision for Emerging Markets
Co-ordinate delivery of our xe2x80x98Moonshot strategic business plan in close collaboration with Finance and clusters, providing a consolidated category, channel and country level assessment, framework, and targets
Work with local functional leaders to create action plans to support the delivery of our business plan, and track progress against agreed targets
Ensure communication of a consistent narrative on the EM Strategic plan through the organization by securing alignment with Internal Comms and collaborating closely with EMEA and EM Business Development teams
Act as end-to-end internal consultant playing role of challenger and sparring partner for EM BD lead by providing the relevant local insights and data to support informed decision making
Head Office:
Prepare, facilitate and follow-up on local Senior Leadership meetings as well as Senior Stakeholder Market Visits
Lead organization of relevant documentation to ensure EM BD Lead & EM MD is prepared for all key stakeholder interactions
Support ongoing improvement of management processes through review and assessment, making recommendations based on best practice
Support the EM BD Lead to drive engagement and understanding of the Leadership Team priorities and action plans across various communication tools (All Employee Meetings, Yammer posts, etc.)
Operate as the counterpart to Europe Head Office mutually driving efficiency and harmonization across EMEA
Facilitate best-practice sharing across EM clusters
Strategic Execution:
Ability to support and drive significant initiatives and action plans (e.g. brand carve outs, capability roll-outs, sustainability projects, etc.)
Support business case development for new initiatives and business models through to approval by relevant stakeholders
Act as direct liaison with Global Corporate Strategy for key initiatives
Apply Global Project Management toolkit and approach ensuring consistency through EM
Provide ongoing communication and tracking of progress for priority projects to the Leadership Team and identified stakeholders, highlighting successes and interventions required and assessing ultimate impact and learning
Lead, facilitate, manage and support specific cross-functional projects and change management as required
Consumer / Market Intelligence:
Lead the delivery of Market Intelligence (MI) to deliver broad insights supporting high quality business decisions
Feed into and utilize a led standardized insights toolkit approach across the market
Provide internal stakeholders with relevant information packages meeting their respective needs through an aligned communication plan and process
Key Relationships:
Internal
EM and EMEA Business Development teams
EM Senior Leadership Team
Cluster Leadership Teams
EM Functional Teams
Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR hub teams
EM Internal Communications
Global Corporate Strategy
Key stakeholders identified for specific projects and initiatives
External
Market Intelligence providers, e.g., Euromonitor, MEA Business Group
Strategic partners
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A proven track record of successfully delivering cross-functional projects, ideally with Marketing, Sales or Operations experience
Strong strategic acting and high visionary thinking in addition to operational skills
High degree of commercial and business acumen
Proven leadership track record and managerial skills
High personal impact and excellent communication skills
Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Additional languages are a benefit
Professional experience in the Middle East and wider Emerging Markets a distinctive advantage
Mindset: Curious, questioning, agile, collaborative, pro-active and action orientated
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years of experience within relevant industries and/or consulting industry
Experience in sporting goods or retail a benefit
Experience with the commercial side of a business an advantage
Experience in successfully leading, managing, and developing a team
Business degree from a leading academic institution, MBA an advantage