Please note that this is a 9 month maternity leave contract Purpose & Impact for adidas: Help adidas score big by driving profitable, sustainable growth with our key player, Rebel, while embodying and upholding our iconic brand image. If you’re a strategic thinker with a knack for building winning partnerships, this role is your ticket to making an impact on and off the field. Your Key Responsibilities: Forge Partnerships – Create and strengthen strategic connections both within the adidas team and with our key partner, Rebel. Be a Sales Superstar – Set the pace and hit profit margins with precision, staying on target with budget expectations. Customer First – Lead with exceptional customer focus, understanding what makes them tick and how we can best serve them. Go-To-Market Guru – Drive effective strategies through each GTM cycle, boosting brand presence every step of the way. Forecast Like a Pro – Plan ahead with weekly, monthly, and annual sales forecasts, keeping us one step ahead. Strategic Planning – Build, align, and deliver a business plan that connects the adidas brand to the Rebel consumer. Performance Coach – Guide the customer management process, ensuring every touchpoint drives lasting, mutual growth. Key Tasks: Functional: adidas Ambassador – Represent Rebel internally, advocating for them across all functions and keeping the team aligned. Account Management – Own assigned accounts and categories like a pro, driving their performance and creating growth strategies. Sales Plans – Develop account sales plans, support with sell-out strategies, and keep the order book running smoothly. Trade Terms Maven – Negotiate, execute, and uphold adidas Group trade terms. Controlling: Measure Success – Track KPIs and key metrics, ensuring every strategy hits the mark. Stay Ahead of the Game – Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer activities to keep us in the lead. Realistic Planning – Deliver data-driven plans and forecasts that reflect customer performance. Agreement Compliance – Keep our partnerships strong and fair by ensuring all agreements are met. KPIs to Keep an Eye On: Market share growth in assigned accounts and categories. Sales & Margin targets. Effective order book management and conversion. Key Relationships: Internal (Global/Region): Category, Brand, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Wholesale. Account-Specific: Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain. Skills & Expertise: Industry Know-How: Ideally experienced in apparel, fashion, or footwear. Experienced Team Player: 2 years in sales, preferably as a Key Account Manager. Exposure to Winning Arenas: Wholesale, account management, merchandising, or sporting goods. What You Bring to the Table: University degree in business with a marketing or sales focus, or equivalent experience that showcases your passion and expertise. Ready to bring your A-game to adidas and lead the way in driving profitable partnerships with our key accounts? Join us in making every interaction impactful and every plan a playbook for success.