Assistant Account Manager
We strive to be the world’s leading sports brand and we’re looking for pioneers and visionaries to help shape that journey. Sport never stands still and neither do we.
At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're stepping into a role where your impact is global and your individuality is celebrated. Champions aren’t only found on the field. Join a brand where ambition, innovation, and teamplay fuel everything that we do.
We seek people who connect deeply with our brand and bring their passion to work every single day.
Location:
You’ll be joining our Stockport Head office, a vibrant hub featuring 18 showrooms, a dedicated Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub. You’ll have access to a state-of-the-art gym equipped with Peloton bikes and every piece of kit you could imagine. Plus, an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and inspiring creative spaces. Our Stockport team consists of over adidas employees, working across, Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions.
What you’ll do:
You’ll be managing categories with customers within our strategic channel in an efficient, effective and profitable manner.
A day in the life:
1. Driving towards sales targets – units, volume, profit & Market Share. Delivering excellent brand image and positioning within retailers
2. Build strong relationships with your customers
3. Sell In future season’s range and take future orders
4. Manage the orderbook into your customer base
5. Collaborate with teams across the organisation to achieve shared KPIs- such as account operations and marketing teams
6. Continually review and deliver against your objectives, as agreed with your line manager
Do you have what it takes?:
Our roles are highly competitive and we’re proud to invite only the industry’s top talent to interview. Please review the criteria below and apply if you bring the following qualities.
7. A strong passion for our brand and products is essential
8. 1-3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the Sporting Good Industry
9. Commercial awareness & business acumen
10. Customer focus and able to build strong relationships
11. Strong organisation skills and ability prioritise tasks
Life at adidas:
We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the other 2 days. Beyond this, we offer a range of flexible working policies to support all personal circumstances.
What we’ll do for you:
Alongside a competitive salary we offer:
12. A leading pension scheme
13. An annual bonus
14. Generous employee discount and sample sales
15. World-class gym facilities including a padel court and indoor football pitch
16. Access to a wide variety of gym classes such as weight training, yoga, pilates, spin and padel coaching as well as both men and women’s 5-aside football
17. Private medical insurance and health cash plan
18. Life assurance benefit
19. Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals
20. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
21. Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
22. Access to educational resources to support development
23. Regular opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events
We’re committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome throughout the application and interview process. If you require any adjustments, simply let your recruitment partner know and they will be glad to support you.