PPURPOSE IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION:brbrThe Brand Center Assistant Manager highly impacts our brand and consumer experience by supporting the Brand Center Senior Manager in managing a high-volume, strategically positioned store.brThe role represents the adidas brand and product in the most impactful way. He/she supports the Senior Manager to lead the Team within a designated area of the Brand Center Store to provide outstanding consumer experience while maintaining high operational and brand standards.brThe role supports the Senior Manager to work in close collaboration with both the Market and Global teams to support the implementation of the strategic direction of the Brand Center concept in the Market and across the globe.brbrDRIVING BRAND EXPERIENCE:brbrAmplifies the Brand with every decision and every actionbrEnsures event and VM execution at the highest standardsbrFuels the Brand passion within the teambrSupports and embodies that we are the Brand with retail skillsbrbrDRIVING STORE PROFITABILITY:brbrMeeting or exceeding store sales and profit targetsbrSupporting the management of all resources within the designated area to provide consumers with a leading shopping experiencebrDriving the proper execution of established policies, procedures, initiatives and directivesbrbrKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:brbrDeliver exceptional consumer experience tailored to the Brand Center through ensuring outstanding execution of global brand and retail operational standardsbrFoster a positive culture in the store and supports the Senior Manager to enable the team to create a consumer centered, authentic, active culture in the storebrbrUnderstand the concept and strategic importance of the Brand Center store and think broadly when supporting with the direction of the store team and creating brand advocacybrProvide regular input to the Senior Manager to allow for feedback to different departments and global teams to achieve the Brand Center ambitionbrSupport and coach associates within the designated area to drive sales and meet key performance indicatorsbrSupport Store Management Team to hire, develop and build high performing employee’sbrSupport Senior Manager to foster a collaborative working relationship with both the global and the Market Retail teamsbrProvide constructive feedback to the Senior Manager and wider Retail team on success and feasibility of current and new programs, other initiatives, and specific store needsbrCommunicate and provide visibility on product needs/other operational needs and opportunities to the Senior Manager for the designated areabrAct as Brand ambassador and partner within local community to promote brand and store awarenessbrEnsure consistent implementation of all global programs, initiatives and strategies within the Brand Center storebrSupport Senior Manager with leveraging global and local tools to lead the performance management, succession, recruiting, hiring and development activities, resulting in high employee engagementbrPromote a high-performance culture in the Brand Center by supporting the clear expectations set, holding employees accountable, creating an effective and efficient work environment, and supporting goals that focus the team on key drivers that impact successbrSupport training and execution in store in all designated areas, including business, operations, sales/customer service, and visual merchandising, while also coordinating with Regional Trainer to ensure all employees are trained in Retail StandardsbrSupport the timely completion of all record keeping associated with applicants, new hires, payroll, performance appraisals, counselling, disciplinary actions and terminationsbrbrbrKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES:brbrStrong ability to understand and use financial data to make decisions and influence outcomesbrAbility to use critical thinking and creative ways to solve problemsbrAbility to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaintsbrAbility to make recommendations that effectively resolve problems by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, and proceduresbrStrong leadership, interpersonal and communication skillsbrStrong ability to collaborate and influence across different levels and departmentsbrComfortable with working in a matrix organisationbrThrives under ambiguity; open to change and act as advocate for the ‘new’brOpen to feedback; able to keep composure in stressful situationsbrPassion for adidas brand and for sportbrProficient with MS applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other computer software (Internet, POS Systems, etc)brbrbrQUALIFICATIONS:brbr(Minimum required education and experience):brbrDemonstrated business management skills; PL and KPI ownership.br2 years of fashion retail management experience with a leading global brandbrLeadership role in a branded organization (leading teams creating a brand experience)brMinimum 2 years of relevant market experience with high street leaderbrEnglish fluent : B2 or above (speaking, reading, writing) and fluency in another language is highly desirable /ppAT 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. /pullistrongCOURAGE: /strongSpeak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. /lilistrongOWNERSHIP: /strongPick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. /lilistrongINNOVATION: /strong Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. /lilistrongTEAMPLAY: /strong Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. /lilistrongINTEGRITY: /strong Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. /lilistrongRESPECT: /strong Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. /li /ulpbrAt adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.br– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –brBy recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.br/p #J-18808-Ljbffr