PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:
To drive profitable and sustainable market share growth within assigned channel
To increase the B2B customer base and increase sales and order frequency KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Building a strategy for B2B across the prescribed markets considering customer trend and capabilities in alignment with global and regional strategic priorities and account plans
Developing relationships with select target customers
Ensuring that B2B Customers know and understand capabilities of our organization in terms of inline range, SMU, order cut-offs, samples readiness, ex-factory limitations, delivery status, payments, trade terms
Formulation and implementation of plans covering market description, identification of opportunities, actions to execute said plan
Develop and grow market share of adidas-group brands whilst adhering to global standards in collaboration with key interfaces locally and globally
Manage the growth of an existing account base within EMCand across all B2B channels.
Analyze information and recognize opportunities for potential or additional growth
Provide customized solutions designed to achieve customer's objectives
Prepare, plan and deliver targeted and instructive product presentations, catalogs
Efficiently and effectively manage daily communications with customers
Visit customers and relevant markets regularly ensuring continuous improvement on brand image and process
Responsible for the commercial success (sales & Margins) of assigned account and category
Responsible internally as the 'ambassador' for assigned accounts
Ensure customer compliance to B2B and wholesale agreements/contracts/policy
Formulate trade investments (TI) and discuss with partner and track performance across different TI buckets.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
B2B partners
Sales, Marketing
Customer Service
Finance
Supply Chain- Order Fulfillment, Purchasing
KPI'S:
Net Sales
Standard Margin
Customer base development
Profitability
OB conversion
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proven experience in Planning, Selling and Negotiating
Strong networking and business development skills
Strong communication skills - written, oral and presentation
Strong industry knowledge, across divisions of footwear, apparel and accessories/equipment
Strong cross functional experience across marketing and sales
In depth understanding of local markets' consumers, accounts, economic environment and commercial needs
Strategy: ability to understand and implement strategy
Analytics: ability to analyze data to improve strategic decision making and implementation
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
3-5 plus years of B2B Management experience (preferably Sports, Fashion, or FMCG)
UAE resident
Customer focus with the desire and ability to develop relationships and solidify business partnerships
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Advanced skills of EXCEL, PowerPoint, and working knowledge of Outlook, Word,...
Self-motivated with a solid ability to work in a team, and individually if required
Comfortable working remotely
Fluency in English required. Proficiency in Arabic is highly preferred, and French is regarded as a valuable asset.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
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